This movie utterly fails as an adaptation. It is based on a book it seemingly has no interest in, and thus leaves everything it doesnt absolutely need from the book out. The plot of the movie doesnt make sense just on its own because it leaves so much unexplained. But it also doesnt make that much sense if you have read the book because it diverges so much. It is thematically about different things, the characters are just barely recognizable. It really should not have been an adaptation.
Despite all this it is an enjoyable experience to watch. It is impeccably animated, the emotional beats work,
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