The children are the future (or maybe not)
A harrowing look at the fragility of life, a spark of hope amidst despair, and the determination of the human spirit in times of duress. The movie instantly throws you into this world with a handheld and one-shot style that feels immersive and raw, alongside a color palette and visual design that feels both beautiful and gritty. And speaking of one-shot scenes, this movie sports some of the best I’ve ever seen,…
Something smells funky in that house
Absolute peak front to back. A crazy good concept combines with masterful storytelling and some genuinely insane scenes. The visual symbols and the way they explore the theme really help elevate what could be such a basic conflict (rich vs. poor) into something so compelling and thoughtful. Loved every second of this, especially those concluding minutes. What else to say except it’s peak!
A movie that’s greatness has been discussed to death but still holds up despite the pressure (they didn’t just do a “good job” with this one if you catch my drift). So I’m not really going to comment on stuff like the theme, the multi-faceted ending, etc.
I will comment on one particular detail in the movie that I haven’t heard mention of, but has been intriguing to me at least. Who stole the folder?
I would call this movie Miyazaki’s swan song, but they’re like the only bird he DOESNT use in the movie
A beautifully crafted world that feels and acts like a mesh of everything that came before. Thematically, this is probably Miyazaki at his strongest and most precise. He paints a wonderful picture of the creative process and just what it means to carry your own art, even after some worlds end. The entire movie serves to back up this point,…
