First dates can be nerve-wracking experiences. On one hand, you want to maintain your poise and composure, coming across as dignified and intellectual. But on the other, you also feel compelled to dazzle and impress your date, lest they become bored. It’s a delicate balance that turns your mind into a battelfield of competing impulses, an internal conflict that rages as you navigate the minefield of first date interactions.
That is what happens here in Brain Divided where two sides of the mind fight to control Jon as he tries to impress the beautiful Scarlett. Unfortunately, his brain is split. There is the quiet Blue and the erratic Red. Battle for ownership over Jon causes him to turn crazy and freak Scarlet out completely, but can Blue and Red ultimately join together to save the date and help the boy woo the girl over?
Brain Divided is the enjoyable little short from The CGBros, a University born group of animators who have created this brilliant and breezy movie. Despite being relatively new to the field when this was released, their technical prowess shone through in this breezy, well-crafted movie. Reminiscent of the shorts often seen before Pixar films, Brain Divided tells a fun, lighthearted story with impressive character design and expressive animation. Though initially a university project, this short film showcased the group’s abundant talent and potential for long, successful careers in animation, both in shorts and feature-length productions.
