A discarded cartoon character and some spilt ink combine and interact as if the cartoonist had drawn their actions. Discovering them, the cartoonist then joins in the interaction.
Manipulation (1991) is a animation and comedy film directed by Daniel Greaves, released on January 1, 1991 with a runtime of 7m. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 24 ratings.
I like Daniel Greaves’s style of animation and I enjoyed this mischievous mix of techniques as his hand-drawn little man explores his new - entirely white and flat - surroundings whilst trying to escape them before he ends up in the waste-paper basket. Along the way he proves quite ingenious but also suffers some entertainingly cruel treatment at the hands of his rather unfeeling creator. Some of this is crafted in…
Reviewed on January 26, 2026
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Manipulation was released on January 1, 1991 and runs for 7m.
Manipulation (1991) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
