Idiots and Angels (2008 film)

Idiots and Angels is a 2008 adult animated-black comedy film by independent filmmaker Bill Plympton.

Plot

Angel is a selfish, abusive, morally bankrupt man who hangs out at a local bar, berating the other patrons. One day, Angel mysteriously wakes up with a pair of wings on his back. The wings make him do good deeds, contrary to his nature. He tries to rid himself of the wings, but eventually finds himself fighting for those who view his wings as their ticket to fame and fortune.

Characters

• Mike Juarez - Angel: A selfish, broke, and arrogant man who changes his views after he starts to grow wings on his back.
• Carrie Keranen - Blonde: The sweet-natured blond woman and wife of Bart. Also Angel's love interest.
• Marc Diraison - Bart: The greedy local bar owner and hidden main antagonist of the film.
• Arielle Doneson - Fatty: The mean, harsh and also materialistic fat woman who hangs out in the bar hoping to gain fame, fortune and the attraction of men.
• Greg Sextro - Doctor.

Background

According to Bill Plympton, the idea came from the top of his head when asked by an audience member what his next film would be about. Plympton said "it's about an asshole guy who wakes up one morning with wings on his back". Interested in the idea, Plympton built a whole story around it.

Production

After the commercial disappointment of Plympton's last feature Hair High he decided to do something different, in style, writing, etc.

The film has no dialogue either as Plympton became more interested in telling a story through staight visuals

References

• Idiots and Angels IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1013607/
• Idiots and Angels webpage: http://www.idiotsandangels.com/