Jan 2, 2025
Its just alright really. The Tunnel to Summer has such a melancholic and angsty vibe its almost hard to take seriously in parts. Most of the characters are void of personality and any kind of interesting traits. It seems as though Taguchi aimed to create almost an entirely bleak atmosphere throughout the duration. This does contrast well with the scenes in the Tunnel which are stunningly beautiful. My main problem with this movie is how cliche and generic the main characters plot line is leaving him a very uncompelling and boring presence. It's abundantly clear that this was written to tell Anzu's story and it
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doesn't even try to hide that. Anzu's story was clearly the highlight, reminding me somewhat of John Keats in his actual life. Conversations over artistic insecurity and legacy are easily the standout philosophical elements of the movie, most of the rest is just B-grade teenage angst. Overall nothing special at all, little to remember this by save a few scenes. I will say that the scene of the two mains in the bedroom is very good and the highlight of the show in every way possible, a series of truly beautiful sequences that leaves me wanting so much more that the final third is totally unable to capture. Overall just an okay movie, nothing overly offensive and little unique worth a watch simply for its short runtime.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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