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Waking Life

7.5/10

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Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. The film follows its protagonist as he initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions that weave together issues like reality, free will, our relationships with others, and the meaning of life.

Animation Drama Fantasy

CliqRex Ratings 1 - 9.0/10

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Dazed and Confused

Like Waking Life, Dazed and Confused is set in Austin, Texas, and follows a group of high schoolers during their last day of school. It features an eclectic cast of characters who are on the cusp of adulthood and the themes explored in both films are similar.

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A Scanner Darkly

A Scanner Darkly is another rotoscope animated film directed by Richard Linklater, and like Waking Life it explores the themes of identity and self-discovery. It also features an impressive voice cast that includes Keanu Reeves and Robert Downey Jr.

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is a coming of age comedy-drama directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Like Waking Life, it follows a young protagonist as he navigates the complexities of growing up and explores themes of identity and self-discovery.

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