Every rewatch of this film blows me away with the sheer level at which Hamaguchi manages to capture the realities of humanity, love and especially loss. Every aspect of the film builds towards this but most prominently the soundtrack and subtle performances really just ground the film in such a spectacular way.
The notable absence of a score through a large part of the film elevates the raw emotion to such a height and allows a much deeper connect with…
Obviously the vast majority of these minute long shorts are superficial and aren't able to build a clear or satisfying narrative/message but that is to be expected given the short run times. That being said they are without exception still all deeply entertaining when taken at their face value and showcase the phenomenal talent of some of the great names of Japanese animation and their respective range of styles.
However, I do think many (but not all) of these shorts…
Ron Clements might actually have the best filmography out there, like him and John Musker just don't make bad films.
Brilliant start to the year, this offers so much to adore and not much to dislike. Firstly the performances are all around amazing, Emma Stone is obviously stand out but there certainly isn't anyone who doesn't pull their weight.
The cinematography is great across the board but Yorgos showcases some of the best use of colour I've seen in a long time. Pairing this with one of the best scores of the last couple years makes this a feast for…
