The poetry in this film is inspiring. the shots and structures were good but the storytelling was Aahh-mazing. I had a bit of anxiety in the last few minutes but I think I felt as good as he did after that.
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Tamako Love Story 2014
I don't think this movie will come out as strong if not for its series. Even the series didn't have anything spectacular to show. But like all of Naoko's works, there's a subtle form of warmth and genuineness in her characters and storyline, and of course the ever so graceful animation. And this film is really like a normal day, but with all the banalities embellished with cuteness and the honesty of being young.
That closing song played with Tamako's…
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The World of Kanako 2014
'Why is everyone so obsessed with Kanako?'
The extent of bleakness and nihilism in this film reminded me of Natsuo Kirino's Grotesque. Both stories revolved around an idealized sweet and innocent female figure that, we'd later realize, led everyone into their own damnation. But to turn Kanako into some kind of succubus that got everyone into their knees and sucked into their immorality, I had hoped her evil was analyzed deeper.
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Our Love Story 2016
Rarely do I get to see chemistry naturally manifested by a couple just by their fleeting looks and playfulness, so subtle and yet so explicit.
Feeling a bit sentimental that I was just like this shy and awkward art student who clearly shows no enthusiasm for romance, right before the actual romance begins. This film warms and upsets the heart even with its overly minimal plot and use of space, which work so well with how intimate and honest it…
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