The Wonderful Trailer For Stop-Motion Film Anomalisa Is Not What You're Expecting

You wouldn't expect a stop-motion animated film to be getting Oscar buzz alongside these picks, but then, you probably just haven't watched the trailer for Anomalisa yet. In this strange and wonderful film, originally a play by screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, puppets created with the use of 3D printing have become stunningly realistic. The main character is Michael Stone (voiced by Harry Potter's David Thewlis), an author who has trouble connecting with people. And yet, once you watch this preview, it seems to be all about connection — and you start to forget that what you're watching is animated. Watch the trailer now so you know what all your cool film-buff friends will be talking about. Anomalisa opens in limited release on Dec. 30.