Suzume
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| Wow, first on a Shinkai movie? This is an achievement for me :') Caught it in theatres in Japan on the first day ^^ Top notch visuals as expected, and an amazing soundtrack. The soundtrack felt familiar and different at the same time. RADWIMPS' trademark style was welcome, but there was also an otherworldly, mysterious, grand feel to the music this time around, exemplified partially by the trailer song. Since I watched it in Japan with no Japanese or English subtitles, I didn't fully understand the plot. I wish my Japanese was enough to do that. Though I think I got as much as 70%. Still processing it, so I'm not sure about it yet. I'll hold off on a score for now. Enjoyable, great movie as always. I like Suzume. But maybe it wasn't as good as Shinkai's previous four movies (Tenki no Ko, Kimi no Na wa., Kotonoha no Niwa, 5 Centimeters Per Second). The pacing was quite fast in my opinion. Still loved it though~ Will revisit this post when I get my thoughts together and/or when I watch it with English subs ^^ ============================================================== After rewatching it, I've finally come to a decision regarding the score. I've rewatched it with subs, and I've decided 9/10 is a great score for this. The animation is beautiful and superb as always. The shots of the countryside and of Tokyo are striking as expected. The music is also amazing, and I like the voice acting work. The story I believe is the weakest point of the movie. It's not bad, it's just like I said before not as good as Shinkai's previous works. But after rewatching it with subs I caught again some nuances I missed. There's some depth here to be analysed about Suzume's losing her mother at a young age and how that affects her, as well as her relationship with her aunt and how her aunt's life changed by taking her in. I need to think it through so I can't write it right now, maybe I'll go back to write my thoughts again but I'm not sure about that. I also didn't really remember them speaking in various dialects (which I absolutely love as someone who loves dialects!), maybe because I was too focused on trying to understand without subs the first time going in. I need to talk about the music once again because it might just be the strongest point of this movie. The music is absolutely superb and really lifts the entire thing up. It really gets you into the mood and it has this mysterious, supernatural vibe. Amazing work. Will definitely give the OST a listen. As I said, 9/10. Not his best work, but a great work nonetheless. Looking forward to Shinkai's next work! |
ShikkakkuJan 17, 5:52 AM
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Shikkakku said: I like Suzume. But maybe it wasn't as good as Shinkai's previous four movies (Tenki no Ko, Kimi no Na wa., Kotonoha no Niwa, 5 Centimeters Per Second). I think this movie is objectively more flushed out than his previous work, but, to each their own, I guess. |
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| this movie has genuinely changed my life |
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| Safely it'll be releasing everywhere else sometime in 2023 so I have to wait. I plan to watch it in theatres so I won't go for cam version online. |
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UNRIVALLEDKING said: anirudh28 said: any idea when it will be released in India? Next year maybe March or April. I'm also waiting for Indian release๐ฅฒ๐ฅฒ๐ฅฒ๐ฅฒ If it follows the Dragon Ball route, then it will be out here by December/January. |
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Whipdash said: Shikkakku said: I like Suzume. But maybe it wasn't as good as Shinkai's previous four movies (Tenki no Ko, Kimi no Na wa., Kotonoha no Niwa, 5 Centimeters Per Second). I think this movie is objectively more flushed out than his previous work, but, to each their own, I guess. Just depends on preference. If you prefer romance and the relationship between two characters then I feel like the previous movies are better. You're not necessarily gonna get that in this movie as it focuses more on side characters and less about the romance between the female and MC. The main guy in this is old and the love is more like a one sided thing. So the relationship between two MCs would feel more flushed out in his other movie. |
FlamingMangosNov 11, 2022 9:11 PM
| God I love living in Japan and being fluent in Japanese, 10/10. |
| I don't think it's Makoto Shinkai's best work, but his movies never dissapoint. Awesome animation quality and camera work as usual. Very Interesting story as well. Although I really like the characters, romance development felt a bit rushed. loved it. Thank you for all the staffs involved for creating the wonderful movie! |
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| Thread Cleaned. As mentioned above: DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material. The movie is currently available in Japan for theatre. So you have to wait until it airs in your country or when the DVD/BD releases.On-topic: Just watched it in the theatre and was stunned by the quality as expected by the team! So many beautiful backgrounds and just so colorful! While I give it a 10/10, I wouldn't categorize it as the best movie but definitely not thinking less of it, I applaud for the story-build, the songs and the way they handled it. Only con would be the relationship between the two as it didn't feel natural. Also props for putting up a warning about the earthquake alerts. |
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| Wow, My previous comment got deleted for no reason at all!! Anyway, It was a good movie. That's all I have to say for now. More details later. |
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| I loved the movie! As good as Your Name, if not better imo. |
| Better than Kimi no Na wa and Tenki no Ko. I definitely expected the plot to be worse, as Shinkai's movies tend to focus more on feelings and characters than plot Animation was top notch as usual, it was oddly pleasing to to see so many places I go to every month or even daily animated so well Definitely a good watch, will rewatch eventually when it comes out as bluray |
| saw it in fukuoka a few hours ago, found it to be pretty good and easy to follow. The alternate reality thing was interesting. I did feel like she fell so hard for the guy fast. I also think it's weird that her aunt never cut off her funds lol though it led her to follow her on her journey so I guess it makes sense why she didn't. So I guess that is that. He also seemed way too old for her. 8/10 all in all your typical shinkai movie: young love separated by becoming furniture the visuals tho my god. it just gets better and better with each movie he puts out. never seen a anime movie in imax before. it was amazing on that huge screen |
ariamachiNov 20, 2022 3:01 AM
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| This is best Shinkai Makoto movies for me. Just a top-notch stunning visual with splendiferous adventure fast pacing. No slow romance develop bullshit. |
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JoeRequiem said: Maximalewelle said: Weathering with You was good. it's all opinions but in my opinion that movie was amazing. So is that a yes or a no? It's not a good movie... it's a GREAT MOVIE. |
| Finally watched this today and I absolutely loved it. Shinkai never misses with his movies, and this time was no different. The whole movie was just so fun seeing them travel from one end of Japan to the other while stopping the supernatural and growing closer with one another. Suzume was a great protagonist and I enjoyed seeing her grow and connect with Souta and the others. The twist at the end with Suzume meeting her younger self and creating her own past felt cleverly connected and very Shinkai. Despite less of a presence this time, RADWIMPS soundtrack was also still beautiful once again. Easy 9/10. |
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| Just finished watching at a theatre here in my country. Amazing I really enjoyed it!!! Worth paying the ticket. |
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| I've just watched this in the cinema, it was phenomenal. I mean damn, I remembered watching Kimi no Na Wa on a laptop many years ago, Suzume is the first Makoto Shinkai movie that I watched at the cinema and my God... It's absolutely fantastic. The first thing first that always catches your eye in a Makoto Shinkai movie is his art style which is complimented by jaw-dropping visuals. From the character movements to the scenery in which many actions took place. This movie in particular really took that to its advantage, with a vibrant variety of backdrop from the village, to the coastlines, the sea, the mountains, and the city. Damn. Though let me stop myself. There's nothing more boldly apparent when watching this in the cinema other than the sound. Ahh yes, the sound effects with that heavy bass when the worms appear were thrilling, and ofc let's not forget all the OST, What can I say... Loved it. Especially the Suzume no Tomari song that played near the end of the movie, magical. Alright, the number 1 thing that I appreciate about this movie is the amount of adventure it has. Seeing Suzume travel with Souta was fun, the people she met along the way, the scenery and landscapes she saw, and the events that lead her closer and closer to rediscovering her past. That was all a blast to watch. A trip throughout Japan in search of an annoying cat, and then a road trip back while jamming to a variety of pop songs. Man, I'd love to actually do all that. Without having to fight the worms ofc. Having Suzume briefly stop somewhere before continuing her journey made the paths she left behind feel real. Though that's the problem isn't it... It's brief. Although the movie is 2 hours long, it doesn't feel like it. That's good, but also bad. I felt as though due to the fact that things happen so quickly, there's not enough time for the audience to hold a stronger sentimental attachment. The side characters that appeared were charming, but only so much. As a comparison, let's take Suzume's classmates, they were there, and they weren't there. I wished there was more continuity. Even the relationship between Souta and Suzume was not polished or as well constructed, as I will mention later on. The whole supernatural aspect of the movie was cool but I feel that they do not really connect much to Suzume aside from the world beyond the doors. The worms itself is of no significant personal reason (aside maybe for the implication that it caused her mother's) Suzume really only stops the worms simply because people dying = bad. So in that sense, well that's that. There was a lot less direct romance that we saw in this movie between Suzume and Souta. Although we do have a fair amount of touching moments such as when Suzume cried out for Souta to save him, as I said. The romance is not directly apparent. Mainly because of their age difference. One is 16 and the other is at least 21. POSITIVELY... The fact that there's less romance involved means that Suzume's character has the opportunity to shine. Suzume's character progression in this story is a girl who eventually made peace with her tragic past. Losing both her home and mother to the Tohoku earthquake was traumatic to the point that her memories are locked behind the back of her mind. The events of this movie forced her to directly face her past, LITERALLY. That plot twist where it turned out that Suzume herself was the woman she saw in that world was already foreshadowed when it's mentioned that in this world, all times are conjoined. The end where she saved both Souta and herself made me teared up a little. Her smile when locking the door of the past was the definition of relief and satisfaction. Everyone should be able to do something like this in their life. A heartwarming movie about self-rediscovery and facing your past to put a past conflict to rest. A homage to the tragedy from 2011. And above all... The message that one's life is precious and should be held on to dearly was thought-provoking. Hearing Souta and Suzume scream that they're scared or that they do not want to die, shattering any bravado and revealing their most humane of emotions really touched my heart. Thank you for the movie. I'm so happy to be alive. |
ShadowkillZMar 8, 2023 9:07 AM
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