Oct 29, 2015
"Just which memories do people need in order to continue to live on?
Throughout the thousands of days we've lived through--and the tens of thousands more we have a head of us,
--we feel.
And we forget."
- An excerpt from the movie
This movie has finally concluded the series, and it did it in a breathtaking way. Similar to other masterpieces out there, it was so beautiful that it actually left me unsatisfied, wanting more from the awe-inspiring experience that I felt from watching the movie.
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The plot of the story was meant to be a continuation from the previous series, and it did not fall short of my expectations--it concluded the whole story nicely, simply speaking. Of course, we all have extra questions yet to be answered, but the movie finally gave us all we need to know about the main characters, being the focus of the story. There are some moments where we might react as confused when we see the scenes taking place in a dream or in some imaginary reality, but I believe that this was pulled off for the sake of seeing it in an artistic perspective. It wasn't perfect, but it wasn't bad either.
The writing, however, is what I really commend the most. The subs are localized, so I know that I can't fully judge this aspect, yet let's not forget that the concept of these 'messages' are still intact, even though the words change from language to language. Let me also emphasize that the writing of the story also brings the essence of the characters itself, which lets us appreciate these characters more. For example, the heroine has coined herself a catchphrase, and when accompanied with good writing, this has turned into an anchor for the character itself, strengthening the story's emotion even more.
This time, the story is focused more towards the characters. No, its not about fighting battles or aiming a significant goal ahead of them, but rather, it is a series of happenings, which later reveals the story behind these characters and what makes them who they are. It is also because of this that helped conclude the whole story, because it answered the questions we had when the series started. The main characters are more fleshed out, and the side characters never became overbearing, either.
The art--as usual--is amazing and almost never dropped in quality. The palette also fitted the atmosphere quite well; it wasn't too vibrant, nor it was too dull. The lighting was appropriate most of the time, and the visual effects were cued at times where it would be most effective. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed--actually even more, thanks to the great soundtrack which supported the scenes.
Overall, I really enjoyed the movie. For a short amount of time, it made me get so indulged, yet I never felt rushed nor dragged out. I was pleasant, emotional, and satisfying. I really wanted more from this, even though I'm willing to give a perfect score. It has some flaws however, but I believe that this work of art deserves a 9/10.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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