I was honestly surprised by how two machines could be so moving when you're not expecting it at all. It has a Pixar vibes that fills you with emotion from the beginning, and the ending is as optimistic and beautiful as any great story. It really makes you want to stick around and see more of the characters' stories and experiences. I never thought I'd end up liking a printer so much.
In a digital world, printers are things we barely think about. That's why this story feels so unexpected, and at the same time so human. It offers a brief, beautiful reminder that technology can hold a bit of wonder too... maybe even dreams. Dreaming Ric becomes a subtle yet compelling meditation on the relationship between machines, imagination, and the role technology plays in our creative lives. An ode to imagination.
