In many ways Tickled (2016) is a pretty standard documentary. That is not to say that the film isn't well made. In fact the storytelling is very precise and we as viewers are taken through the intricate webs the documentary spins, in a very coherent and pleasant manner.
Now I don't really want to say too much about the plot of the film. All I'll say without spoiling the experience is that it is about tickling, and that it is rather strange indeed. Frankly put the film whilst well made, would not be as good if the director/narrator wouldn't have stumbled across such a mystifying narrative.
One other thing that stick to mind is that the director feels very invested in the subject and that he seems ready to go out of his way to make the film as good as possible. In other words our guide through this strange world feels very down to earth and comforting, which helps make the film only a slightly uncomfortable watch.
There really isn't that much more for me to say. Nothing necessarily speaks out to me as bad about the film, it really just is a well made documentary. Still it doesn't do anything super special and remains as a nice ride that you might not end up thinking about too much after a couple of days or so.
Rating: 7-/10.
Now I don't really want to say too much about the plot of the film. All I'll say without spoiling the experience is that it is about tickling, and that it is rather strange indeed. Frankly put the film whilst well made, would not be as good if the director/narrator wouldn't have stumbled across such a mystifying narrative.
One other thing that stick to mind is that the director feels very invested in the subject and that he seems ready to go out of his way to make the film as good as possible. In other words our guide through this strange world feels very down to earth and comforting, which helps make the film only a slightly uncomfortable watch.
There really isn't that much more for me to say. Nothing necessarily speaks out to me as bad about the film, it really just is a well made documentary. Still it doesn't do anything super special and remains as a nice ride that you might not end up thinking about too much after a couple of days or so.
Rating: 7-/10.