I watched this short when I learned it was made by the same guy who did the short film "Greener". When one watches this, one is immediately reminded of his earlier short as both of them feature strange creatures in them that look alien, but have human qualities as well. I prefer that ones story more, but this one had the style. I enjoyed the music and how it was presented a bit more. I do not completely agree with the message it is presenting, but that mild disagreement is not enough to make me dislike the film. This short features a strange creature living in a bland gray world. He is obviously unhappy with his lot in life as he looks very sad and miserable at his job. I can totally relate, when I am at work I am completely miserable myself. He is working on something though, something that may lead to new and exciting things in his life, unfortunately happiness and bliss may still elude him in the end. Very interesting, and very emotional. Some things could of been done better such as the compartment in the lower half of this things body that had goo in it could seem to be a bit much, perhaps a better way to show him putting his all in his invention would of been warranted. Also, children are not super innocents that can find joy in the simplest of things. They tend to be the most material and cruelest among us. Me, I can just sit in a chair for hours and just enjoy the fact I do not have to go anywhere and it does not cost me a dime.

This movie says more without using words and in 6 minutes then most full length "talkies" do. The imagery is alluring in a bittersweet and beautiful way and left me awed. I haven't seen many claymation pics, and with the "digital" animation age, these more classic forms have been dying out, and this film makes me lament that all the much more as it is breathtakingly beautiful. The subject matter is something we all deal with through life... the fire of youth and the draining of idealism through acculturation and capitalism... it just leaves you wowed, as if you were punched in the stomach but in a good way. It leaves you thinking like every great film should.

This is an absolutely astonishing short work concerning the meaning of life and what can not be manufactured in a synthetic factory. It presents a proletarian (in fantastic clay-mation) day in and day out, as he works in a factory assembly line building impersonal products to keep society happy. His dream is to one day create a new life affirming 'lense machine', for he is also an inventor with ingenuity. In his struggles, he continues having glimpses of children playing around a merry-go-round and they are in vibrant color, while laughing and involved with joy. His dream is achieved, and then he becomes an over zealous capitalist who is sitting all alone in his skyscraper office, after directing the harsh void of the assembly line that manufactures his new product. In the fleeting time that this short film runs, one gathers that it is something stupendous and magnificent, and the true satisfaction of creativity is not how many products one sells but the "fire that burns within"...The song by the band 'NEW ORDER', is also melancholy, which adds to the ambiance, and is a joy to listen to. Strongly recommended! Look for it on Sci-Fi channel's "Exposure" or on PBS "High Intensity TV".

"More" is an absolute masterpiece. This little gem is the best short film ever. The music that plays is beautiful, and the story is similar to that of Terry Gilliam's "Brazil". Mr. Osbourne is a genious at what he does and I can't wait to see what he comes out with next. If you can, try to see "More". It is incredibly detailed, beautifully made, and is elusively attractive.10/10