Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011)

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what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

This film was a pleasant surprise to find and watch. The story is compelling, the Japanese voice acting is excellent, and the level of imagination is fantastic.I was struck by the sheer attention to detail in this film: gradual changes in daylight within individual scenes, subtle dirt and weathering, precise animation of water effects, accurate animation of wildlife, and excellent use of light and color. These little extras did not go unnoticed. All of this helps to create a richer visual experience.The characters were interesting and quite nuanced and the musical score suits the film well.Now here's what really surprised me.... This is the director's first full-length feature and first time working with the larger-scale studio system. Couple this with the fact that he's a young director and you have someone with a very strong career ahead of him.The style of this film is similar to that of Miyazaki, and this is intentional. Miyazaki's style was chosen because it is recognized worldwide and it has proved itself effective for dramatic story-telling. Watching the behind-the-scenes information for this film was fascinating and it was amazing to see how young the crew were. Certainly there is a great deal of talent in Japan today -- talent willing to make 'classic' high-production-value anime. And for that I'm grateful. The next generation is sure to enjoy animation of the level that I enjoyed in my youth.In summary, I like this film a lot and I highly recommend it. If I were to nitpick this movie, I'd say that a few scenes were cut short a tiny bit too soon. I recommend the director watch the director's commentary for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. In there is a discussion about holding the camera at the end of a scene and why it's important for dramatic shots. I should also mention that although this is an animated film, there are scenes of violence and some sequences that children may find frightening.So if you're a fan of Miyazaki's work or simply a fan of imaginative drama and fantasy films, be sure to check this one out.

This movie would definitely give you a gripping journey. It does involve a lot of people getting hurt or being killed. Luckily there wasn't too much of killings but there were some very frightening scene's. I didn't really like those shadow monsters, their red eyes and going after the hero's does make your viewing experience a little more frightening. I know it's only a cartoon, same time, it does give you chills! The most upsetting scene for me was Shun at the beginning committed suicide. Seriously, he could've helped Asuna along the way and become a couple. He really shouldn't have done that, it's just too sad to think he did do it. No wonder Asuna is heartbroken, I wouldn't blame her! The storyline does represent heartbreak, fear, sadness, grief, along with many other things! I think this movie deserves a 8/10, you need to watch it!

It is extremely rare to find animated movies that are both intimately beautiful, while also being mature, epic and imaginative. This is one of the very few anime movies of this level that is not made by studio Ghibli. The story starts out in a simple setting but even the simple scenes are so beautifully illustrated that they are just as interesting as the grander ones. The attention to detail is astounding and the environments are the type that you wish you could live in.The supernatural story blends seamlessly into the plot by taking advantage of real world mythology and mixing existing cultural symbolism with imaginative ideas. There are so many fantastic mythological references throughout the film that will probably go unnoticed by most people but for those who are looking they are there to appreciate. The the characters are all very believable and deal with complex emotions. The themes of the movie are also deep and thought provoking.This is a visual masterpiece with a concept and story that are equally inspired. While the movie clearly pays homage to Ghibli films it also stands on its own merits and style. One of the best Animated films ever made.

This anime has the same visual style as Miyazaki's animes (Studio Ghibli), same facial expressions, same hair, same running arm movements. Even one of the monsters kind of have the same look as the one in Spirited Away.As for the story, it's mediocre. The main characters do not have close relationships with each other, and there is no plot twist. Just a girl decided to venture into an underground world because a boy she just met was found dead and she thought she could revive him by going there.If I can only watch half the movie, I probably wouldn't miss the rest of it. It's a pity they spent all these effort to make an anime without first finding a better script. Perhaps it has deeper meaning for Japanese audience that I failed to see.