Balloonerism

2025

Animation / Fantasy / Music

5
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 260 260

album short film music fantasy short animation

Plot summary

The short film companion to Mac Miller's Balloonerism follows a group of school friends who are transfigured by the music of a chord organ and launched into a shadow world. Swallowed by the turtle of time, they must plod through the underbelly of adulthood.

Director

Stephanie De Meautis Photo
Stephanie De Meautis

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220.98 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
12 hr 24 min
Seeds 8
409.7 MB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  es  fr  it  nl  pt  
23.976 fps
12 hr 24 min
Seeds 20

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by imdbfan-698304 10 / 10

Absolutely stunning!

Sam did such an amazing job working with Miller and his and Malcom's mom to create such an amazing work of art. If anybody missed the little Easter eggs throughout, I suggest watching the speaker session on SXSW's YouTube account titled "Mac Miller's Balloonerism: The Film Based on the Album" to bring the neat little nuggets to your attention. I missed quite a few the first time I watched it.And yes, there IS an homage to Blue Slide Park.The animation is wonderful, the storyline is very interesting, and all-around it's such a touching piece from start to finish. I know Mac would've absolutely LOVED this.
Reviewed by maxrosen-93108 10 / 10

Mind boggling. I've never seen anything like it.

This is a true work of art. I wish I could see it in IMAX 3D. It breaks new ground in artistic vision, technical prowess, and mind-bending surrealism. I plan to watch several more times. Love the soundtrack. The visuals play a fascinating counterpoint to the lyrics, staying intentionally off-kilter and delivering repeated surprises at every turn. Play it LOUD!The plot is almost impossible to describe - and it's completely beside the point. The story takes a backseat to stunning visuals that are a dreamlike combination of exploration, delirium, and hallucination.I'm trying to imagine how filmmaker's 50 years ago would have viewed this, and tried to figure out how it was created. But ultimately, who cares? Just watch it and enjoy.
Reviewed by samlystercummins 10 / 10

Speechless

Rewatched it about 8 times now and still speechless on how good it is. Slightly glazing, but the animation, transition between songs, and storytelling have such a deep impact if you're a fan of Mac Miller. Some parts of the animation don't transition well with the music, but I can understand the challenges animators would face with certain songs and their cinematic approach. I'm incredibly grateful that Mac Miller's family continues to maintain his legacy with such care, keeping his productions so well done and his reputation at a perfect 10. The attention to detail throughout shows their dedication to honoring his artistic vision
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