Those who loved this movie, Arise

Olivia_Neverlock said:
that is my first Ghibli movie, and I thought Ghibli movie is spectacular but after I watching that, I think not as good as I think. The animation, the story, the characters, just boring and low-standard.

So, I think Ghibli movie is overrated.

Sch4n said:
I have seen both sides. Those who loved it and those who hated it. I still can't understand the hate though. Maybe this film wasn't for you but that doesn't mean it's a bad film.

Anyway, those who loved it, if you had to give me one reason why you loved it then what it would be?

[If you didn't like it, it's understandable. No need to show your hate here. Let the fans discuss their likeness for it]

Olivia_Neverlock said:
that is my first Ghibli movie, and I thought Ghibli movie is spectacular but after I watching that, I think not as good as I think. The animation, the story, the characters, just boring and low-standard.

So, I think Ghibli movie is overrated.

HxH-fanboy said:
well it was voted best animated film of 2023 so like I think that kinda speaks how good it is

Vegetto95 said:
If you ask me, I found it to be a ridiculously directionless mess. Things just happened randomly with next to zero explanation whatsoever, characters came and went leaving little real impact, the main character was woefully undeveloped and dull (albeit with GREAT dramatic potential that was entirely squandered), and the ending was so forcibly abrupt and felt unearned and anticlimactic.

Hell, even Hisaishi's score felt like it was there just to be there simply because he's always scored Miyazaki's films, and absolutely lacked the RAW PUNCH and insanely memorable cues that his scores for Laputa, Spirited Away, Mononoke Hime, Howl, etc. always hit me with HARD.

Honestly, I'm torn on whether or not I hope Miyazaki directs another film. Part of me hopes he does so as to redeem this mess so that it's not his final film, but another hopes he doesn't in case he ends up making one just as bad or worse, as clearly he seems to have lost a good bit of his former touch in his full decade of temporary retirement.

As it stands, as someone has has seen all 24 Ghibli films (all in their original Japanese to boot), Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru Ka? is a close second worst of the bunch after Ged Senki (Tales of Earthsea), which likewise is an irredeemable mess replete with similarly dull, lackluster characters, a completely nonsensical "plot", pisspoor pacing, and a disappointingly anticlimactic ending.

For all the shit people give Aya to Majo (Earwig and the Witch), which universally seems to be considered Ghibli's worst film, I personally found it to be perfectly cute and fun little film, with its only real sin, if you can call it that, being that it's a pretty basic, average children's film that does little to stand out amongst its infinite brethren. Regardless, I would much rather watch it again a dozen times over than the former two (especially considering it's significantly shorter lol).

Olivia_Neverlock said:
that is my first Ghibli movie, and I thought Ghibli movie is spectacular but after I watching that, I think not as good as I think. The animation, the story, the characters, just boring and low-standard.

So, I think Ghibli movie is overrated.

FiviG said:
and just because you liked it doesn't mean it was a good film lol.

Anyways, I think what's great about this film, other than its production quality, is the slight horror undercurrent it had.

In short, it's probably one of the creepier films in the Ghibli canon, which is cool by default.

SoloNecromancer said:
i understood great film
man it was horrifying but looked cute though
moral : " don't judge book by its cover " and
don't give power (authority) to a reckless meat head who thinks for instance.
never waver wn it's come to important decision making if " you snooze you loose ".
there were lot but it's been a while since I've seen it so these three behind meaning's enough to express tht film 🎥🎬👀
........Miyazaki a master film maker 🎥🎬👀

Olivia_Neverlock said:
that is my first Ghibli movie, and I thought Ghibli movie is spectacular but after I watching that, I think not as good as I think. The animation, the story, the characters, just boring and low-standard.

So, I think Ghibli movie is overrated.

FiviG said:

saying the animation is boring and low standard nulls your whole comment btw

LenRea said:
It was shit, basically identical to having a very mediocre high on fake weed.

Merve2Love said:
It's not "hate" for me.

It's just a Movie I've seen before. Ghibli is recycling so many of their own, old ideas that this feels like a cheap cashgrab and veeery lazy.

If this was my first Ghibli Movie ever I would probably love it.

opiFunstuff said:
it's on my 3x3 but I'm an anime noob so maybe not in like a year or so

StarGazer007 said:
Saw it threr times in the cinema when it came out and read the book "How do you live" after i saw the movie.
First time i watched it i tryed to understand everything.
Second time i tryed again and then watched a few explainer vids because i wnated too see what other people were thinking.
Third time i just sat back and enjoyed the show :)
The book is also really good and i recommend it to anyone who liked the movie. It's a very sweet coming of age story from almost 100 years ago that still has value today. Not such an easy task.

eCritic said:

I loved this movie because it beautifully encapsulates the complex nature of grieving a loved one, a mother at that, and having to learn acceptance for those around you moving on, even if they do so at a faster rate than you.

FiviG said:
@Sch4n yeah i mean i think this film operates best with personal experience, for instance there's clearly existential dread about leaving behind a legacy in a chaotic world. As such, people towards the end of their careers may relate more to this film, emotionally filling in the gaps themselves.

So yeah basically i get where you're coming from and i would say i love the sentiment because it's worthy one to address, but if you haven't experienced some of the issues this movies cares about it, it does feel a bit impenetrable. Like I'd understand if someone walked out of the film asking what that was about lol.

Either way, glad you got something out of it.