I Lost My Body

I loved this movie and I think it's absolutely underrated! Not only is the art gorgeous and the voice-acting fantastic, it also tells an amazing story that is not just unusual, but relatable despite the unusual circumstances. I was captivated by this film and enjoyed every second of it, and while I have to acknowledge that it's not a movie for everybody (as you can see from the other comments here), I really appreciated the way the movie slowly unraveled the main character's past. For me it's a rare and for sure one of my most unexpected 10/10 ratings.

Such a bittersweet story. Dance around fate. Or maybe the dance and leap was always in accordance to fate, all along?

Bravest hand in history. Strange to see a story from a hand’s perspective, and then remember that when I was a child I sometimes saw my hands as something that was separate from the rest of my body, like different entities altogether.

Excellent and imaginative visual storytelling. A joy to watch, the pacing is spot on, the dialogue and voice acting is beautiful and the music score is fantastic.

(Note: Watched with English VAs)

A pondering on love and life, and the feeling growth and continuation that can exist in the most trivial of moments. A wonderful story told in flashbacks and vignettes that leaves you wondering if what you felt was the best action, maybe your only goal, was misplaced. Whether your determination is driven poorly when you represent a past for someone, and not their new future where they have grown beyond you.

C’était magnifique.

8/10
The movie is very well done, it's easily watchable by everyone of every age as the story isn't as hard to follow.
The story is the most crucial part, without writing any spoilers, we can split the movie in three parts, the past, present in the prospective of the hand and the other present in the prospective of the main character Naoufel, with this, each scene has a different feel and setting to it which when put together forms the actual story. I can safely say the pace of the film is very good, especially the last scenes which are usually the crucial turning point in most movies of this genre.
The choice of art style of the animation is my favourite because it is very easy on the eyes and the colours have the opportunity to give off their own ambience.
I have nothing much to say on the english voice actors, I watched it in original language although I don't really understand French that well.
The music is well thought out even if the watcher doesn't pay attention, it really sets the mood for the perfect scene.

"Beautifully animated and utterly unique."

A strange way to tell a story, but it’s brilliant and emotional and a really stunning piece of animation with a a beautiful music and score to accompany it!

'I Lost My Body' is a poetic animated movie that's so simple, and yet a surreal road trip tipped in melancholic acid.

This flew under my radar for awhile until the award buzz surrounding this movie has been...well, buzzing.

I like unique movies like this, with complex ideas with nightmarish under tones. The animation is absolutely beautiful, but I couldn't believe the budge was actually pretty small considering what we got, which surprised me the most. Also the soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and it was something I immediately listened to after the movie was over.

Check this one out if you can. I'm being brief about this, because I want you to experience this blind like I did, since it added to my experience.

I lost my body keeps you engaged with its beautiful visuals and enchanting music. It leaves a lasting impression on your mind, but the story has no hand in it.

Animations for adults are less frequent. At least when you compare with the overall film industry, the visual medium of animations take a very small share of it. Movies like Spirited Away being magnificent in their own light, still are close to the children's tale genre. With a strangely unique concept of I Lost My Body, the director Jérémy Clapin could have done much better but lost the chance this time.

In an unusual concept where a hand severed from its body suddenly becomes independently sentient and tries to find its owner. Despite the macabre expressions this arouses, the story is far from any gory detail that your mind just imagined. It is a tale of grief, romance, and journey, all three woven together with the help of flashbacks and a brilliant soundtrack.

The sequences where the hand 'sees' things from its own vantage point are very well presented. That attention to detail is thoughtful. Rarely we assume some other perspective to look at the routine, mundane parts of life. A strangely different perspective offers an interesting experience. When coupled with the introspective music from Dan Levy, the movie feels like a still-life painting in many frames.

This thoroughly unique concept brings its own shortcomings. There is absolutely no way to convincingly end it. There is no culmination where this magical realism would feel at home. That is exactly where the movie falters. The treatment of sorrow and grief, although welcoming to be seen in an animation feature for grown-ups, feels superficial and incomplete. The ending left a sense of abruptness in my mind.

Despite its lacklustre handling of the story, the movie remains memorable for trying something new. At ~80 mins, this will definitely not be a waste of your time. Its music will stay with you for a while longer as you reminisce over the visuals.