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If something is worth sitting this movie for, its to admire the art and animation and you can just turn the subs and sound off. But in my opinion it was beautiful, consistent, and the CG Renato was pretty awesome. while other characters I had no interest in got the spotlight. I agree with the reviews that say we don't see enough of Maquia and Ariel's relationship, the main focus of the movie, in fact it was hardly there. While finishing the movie did leave a bitter taste in my mouth, I eventually realised that some plot elements which I thought didn't make sense or were downright stupid turned out to actually be really clever. As from the point of view of the MC, it was purposely fast-paced to imply how time that seems very long to us passes by her in a flash. Though I have to give credit to how the story was presented. except that there were so many it was pretty much a two-hour trainwreck and there was no time to breathe. We're presented with the point of view of MC who lives much longer than the rest of the cast and also some other challenges people with longevity face which obviously will have itsĬons. To be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of tragedy but from an objective point of view, most of the plot feels like it was written as a poor attempt to make me pity the characters or something. About halfway through I just wanted it to end. Honestly I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone. The anime can take it's time for character development and that should of been how this was made. If there is a character whom I don't really know his story or his emotions then I just don't give a shit. The audience didn't see much about anyone, even on the island where the start takes place, we are just placed there, not really knowing anyone and why should we care in the first place. This is where my main criticism comes in. Especially the credits really hit home, the music here was used correctly but we didn't have enough information. The Ost was soothing and felt really good to listen to. This is a strength of being a movie, since you're able to take your time and not have to worry about a hard deadline to meet. All the landscapes and animations were so fucking good. Holy shit was it beautiful I want to give it a ten but at some points the CGI distracts from the overall experience. Would've been awesome to get more world building. So there are dragons but what else, monsters? Magic? well we don't really know. There is so much about this world that we don't know. I know it was hinted at being about their emotions being bottled up but it could of gone more in depth. There is so much that I would of loved to learn, about their origin, and more about the red eye disease. I've said previously that it's a movie so we get what we get. I'm disappointed of how much info we got regrading this. If all of the characters backstories were introduced and it slowly took it's time then my eyes wouldn't of lasted. If this whole movie was adapted into a couple of seasons then I I won't explain any further since this is my review of a different anime.
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A good example of a movie done right is A Silent voice. I don't really have a problem with movies, it just makes me wish that we could know more. I believe it accomplished this but at the cost of the run time. Meaning it only has so much time to finish up the story in a satisfying way. :)īefore I delve into this whole story I would Like to say that this is purely a movie. Now I've a sudden urge to rewatch the Age of Adaline, which is about the only spoiler you'll get from this review. A definite must watch for those looking for a good story and moving music and stunning visuals that's distinct from the familiar styles of Miyazaki and Shinkai. Its main storyline is the biopic of a nameless infant, and the moving "village" that raised it. I was particularly touched by the varied dimensions and expressions of how loneliness may take shape, unrequited love being only one form of it. Be patient, as it takes time for the characters
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But for this couple on a stay home date night, this animation was simply what it promised to be: magical, lyrical and hopeful, despite the melancholic thread of loneliness, war and mortality it's steeped in. I realize that this movie was polarising when it was released, and quite a few disgruntled reviewers have voiced their disappointment at its hype. This is one of those movies (animated or otherwise) that manages to draw viewers into another world, where timelines, cultures and imagery are radically different, and yet holds that magical suspension of disbelief throughout its feature length.