Published on 12, July, 2020
I just finished watching The Office US on Netflix and I can't remember any of the characters names. This always happens to me whether I've watched a movie or TV series, even books. Characters names never sink in and it makes me feel like what's the point in even bothering.
For me I am bad at names for live action movies and people in real life (unless I am told several times) but for animated movies then I remember all the names even with random background characters.
I think that is because animated characters are more 'iconic', very clearly defined characters, visually simple and identifiable, so memorable. Often with music and clear cut emotions. I prefer cartoons myself, much easier to digest.