Suzume
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| I think this is better than Weathering With You, imo. I like how they explored the magical stuff instead of just leaving it as legends like they did in Weathering With You. Also prefer the focus and screentime on the MCs. |
| It's a bit different compared with Shinkai's previous work (Tenki no Ko, Kimi no Na wa., Kotonoha no Niwa, etc.). It has same premise (disaster) but atm this is more realistic cause take the most happened natural disaster for Japan, earthquake. It has a bit darker settings. Heroine design inspired from heroine from Kimi no Na wa but with ponytail so it more fit with running from home tropes. MC is a bit old guy whereas he is a college student. This anime relationship is inverse with Kotonoha no Niwa whereas Kotonoha no Niwa has mature heroine, but Suzume has mature MC. So, if u like mature relationship especially from MC pov u will like this more than teenager relationship from his previous work. Animation same as usual works is top notch. Pacing quite fast compared from previous work, need more character development, but it's still fine for me tho it still quite weaker impact from relationship side. If i wanna give rank between recently work, i'll give like this : 1. Kimi no Na wa, 2. Suzume no Tojimari, 3. Tenki no Ko |
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| this was my first movie experience where me and everyone in the cinema clapped their hands, this shit tops kimi no na wa frfr |
| Animation and ost was as expected from makoto shinkai movie. Was not expecting much from the plot however but I still got disappointed. While the general storyline is easy to follow there is way too many unexplained plot points/plot holes. A few examples being the bigger cat appearing out of nowhere with no explanation and none of the characters questioned it at all, which was extremely weird especially considering it appeared to have possessed MC's aunt during the argument. The buildup towards the guy's sacrifice also seemed extremely pointless with the cat seemingly decide to become the seal again on a whim. Some would probably argue it was because the cat liked the MC and didn't want her to sacrifice herself but why the cat even liked MC to begin with was also unexplained. It would've made sense if they put in a scene with the MC saving the cat when she accidentally wandered into the door as a child but there was no such revelation. The 'romance' MC developed for the guy also didn't make sense also considering their interaction barely spanned a week and 90% of those interactions were with his chair form. Another problem I had with the show was the fact there was also no character development, whether with MC or any of the other side characters. Despite the horrible story I wouldn't say it was a torture to go through considering the comedy during the 'slice of life' part was pretty entertaining at least. |
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| I just watched it in theaters, and all I can say is, this movie is above Weathering With you, but below Your Name. The only thing missing from this is that Radwimps only covers two songs, unlike the previous two. Not that it's bad, but I wish there was more. |
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| Shinkai Makoto-kantoku doesn't disappoint, does he? Even though this will probably go down as his weakest movie in recent times (specifically comparing it to Kimi no Na wa & Tenki no Ko) and for my list too, I think it was still a very entertaining film and I'd be down to check it out again once it comes out on streaming platforms. For fans of his two previous works, there were a fair amount of aspects to relive and appreciate, but, in general, the movie had more than enough to stand out on its own. And there's the trademark way to sign off the movie by having the two characters meet in an iconic spot after a short period away from each other, almost like a parallel to most of his works, lol. Side cast being all about good people was another common feature of the movies, but it was really nice to hear the characters speak from the Miyazaki dialect to Ehime's and then to the standard in Tokyo and Miyagi. My fav character from the series was honestly neither of the main characters but Serizawa-san, xD. I don't know how someone who owes the other person could do so much for that very person just to repay him. That's an angel, what the heck? If he did it to win the heart of Suzume's aunt, I would've totally understood but he was willing to go that far even before she showed up, so it certainly can't be that. Wild! On a serious note though, some of the comedic moments surrounding him and the "troubled family" were gold, maybe some of the funniest comedy scenes I've seen from Shinkai Makoto-kantoku. In terms of the romance, it didn't hit as hard as the previous two. Seeing Suzume jealous after finding out about his coworker's interest in him was hilarious though. But really, I don't know how Souta-san started to have some affection for her too. If it was because of all the times they've spent together, I guess that's kind of understandable but his memories indicated a strong desire to be with her, and that sort of came out of nowhere. Well, I suppose the movie as a whole felt very fast-paced so it's not the only thing. I was expecting more vocal tracks to be incorporated during some of the scenes with high tension or transitions going by the other two works but there was lesser of that here, and, not going to lie, I was a little bummed by it. I know that's a really spoiled mentality considering it's only because of his track record but I really wanted to hear some more banger songs to elevate the experience. However, that's not to say that the animation didn't deliver though! God, the fight scene between Sadaijin and the Worm manifestation was incredible, and the background in general was stunning. I was just, you know, assuming you all already know about it, xD. About the plot though, it really felt like an extra few minutes to explore the background of the keystones could've made this movie an easy 9 or 10. Suzume realising that Daijin was actually trying to help them seal the doors all this time was a nice touch but there was not enough to follow up on that from. If Suzume could see Souta-san's past by holding him, maybe the same could've been done with Daijin in one of the final moments in the Ever After. Didn't expect that loop of her giving that chair to her past self though, I think that was pretty nice. Might be some kind of plot hole in the working but, for now, I'll just say it was a good ploy, lol. All in all, I'll settle with a solid 8/10 for this movie. I really had no intentions of writing so much here but there's just so much to talk about, and that's how you know, it was a good movie after all. Kimi no Na wa > Tenki no Ko > Suzume. |
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| This is probably one of the weakest Shinkai movies.The main issue of this movie is the motivation of each character doesn't feel right and the interaction between characters sometimes feels forced. Probably not because the character is bad, but more because of the high pacing. It doesn't give enough time for the audience to digest all the things the movie has to offer. Still a good movie with fantastic visuals. But, I like Tenki no Ko better |
| I finally watched Suzume no Tojimari. I've been a fan of Makoto Shinkai's works since someone told me to watch Byousoku 5 Centimeter. As always, Makoto Shinkai makes another stunning anime masterpiece, and the story felt way more fulfilling than his previous works. The animation keeps getting better with every movie, even though the animation in previous movies was already a masterpiece. The action, characters, plot, everything!  |
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| Watched it today, really good... March 11th - Really feel the connection :) Amazing |
| Good animation, the plot is kinda disappointing. And the romance between the two is rushed. |
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| I just watched it a few minutes ago on theater, it was good! The animation was beautiful, as expected of a makoto shinkai film. The story was also pretty good, though a bit confusing. The romance also was weak and rushed, but oh well. Overall, nothing more to say. It was enjoyable! Solid 8 |
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| Late to reply about the movie. For me Suzume no Tojimari (Suzume) was Great, but not as Fantastic as Kimi no Nawa (Your Name). My main problem with the Suzume was Side Character that we see adventure along the way from one place to another was for the moment (Suzume friend from Suzume Hometown, Chika from Rural Area, Rumi from Little City, and Tomoya from Tokyo). All four characters from 4 differet places, The one who contribute to bigger story impact until the end is just Tomoya. Don't get me wrong, I love the characters that have realistic tone to the story of each their own places but the characters was not get really flesh out, Other than Tomoya I just see a Episode about character of the week that originally separated on each own episode (if you see from episode anime prespective) that not connect to each other that forcefully become one movie of little segment to make movie playtime longer. But at least their showed them in the credit scene that was nice. But if you wanna compare that to Kimi no Nawa (Your Name) Mitsuha Friends that have bigger supporting impact from beggining to end, That explain Mitsuha character activity before certain important event happen was awesome. Beside that one of Suzume motivation to close the door across japan other than helping Saitou was what happens to Suzume Mother. The movie given little hints of want happens to Suzume Mother through little flashback over here and over there through playtime of the movie, But what happens in the end. But just because harsh critic that I just write, that doesn't mean I hate the movie. In fact I given big thumps up to Makoto Shinkai and CoMix Wave for trying new things from focusing Romance to Action in this movie, That kinda bring new sense of breath Makoto Shinkai Film that have a gorgeus yet detailed animation on the whole film. Also While Some Side character is failing but also have character that works too like Tomoya. I believe if Makoto Shinkai can focus on fleshing character in the next film (If him make another I presume). It will be same or even more fantastic than Kimi no Nawa. But, For Suzume no Tojimari I give it 9/10, Essentially is A great movie that give a chance to Makoto Shinkai Action Movie with Makoto Shinkai Charcteristic. I not regret watching this movie, but I hope that can be improvement on few aspect. |
Yunohi-kunMar 11, 2023 8:44 AM
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| It's all right, I guess. Probably the weakest Shinkai movie I've seen in my opinion. Still, I can't help but feel he's been steadily going downhill. Hope he turns it back around with his next one. 5 cm/s and GoW are still my favourites from him. I wonder, will he ever return to making more realistic-themed films than supernatural ones? |
GilgameshuuMar 11, 2023 11:50 PM
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| watched once in 2D and again in 4DX. if you have the chance, please watch it in 4D, the effects are amazing. overall a 9.5/10. teared up on 4 seperate occasion even on my second watch. the mythology and emotion aspects, and how they are tied to events in the movie are just so amazing. better than tenki no ko, just slightly behind your name. its just that I prefer more insert songs. |
| Nothing wrong with having a somewhat basic premise and I enjoyed the adventure but the premise being less gripping compare to Kimi no Na wa and characters that don't have as strong a chemistry present in Tenki no Ko, it just becomes a forgettable movie. Wished the doors were explored more rather than the premise they had going on. Watching in an empty theater in the middle of a weekday heightens the experience too I guess |
| Still not on Your Name level unfortunately |
| The plot is basic and disappointed. interaction and motive is force and not natural. MC VA weak and feel off, maybe because they are novice. except suzume mother. Even Tomoya feel off. Music theme or OST also forgettable not like Kimi no Nawa. The only good thing is just animation and graphic other than that is boring movie. I feel waste of money watching it on theater then end up watch till the end. Movie that advertise popular director often not good as it used to be. |
| I personally enjoy it as an anime fan, and since I'm always interested with Makoto Shinkai-sensei works after watch Your Name for the first time. What a good ride! The fantasy and magical stuff are beautiful and so with the animation, bring along the OST too. I almost cried in some parts and screamed a little whenever I see Daijin because that cat is really cute (pardon my side as a cat lover). I like Suzume and Souta interaction, they look adorable together especially when Suzume being clingy to Souta :3 Yeah basically, if you put aside your objective view, it was a great one. But, let's talk about the quality in another side. I'm still questioning literally what they want to say with the plot. They just picked random plot format from some anime they've done before, then mixing it somehow and boom, Suzume, so its predictable for some who already watch his works before this one. I don't say it's bad, just adding little minus point for those people, me included. I may like the main casts and their voices, but somehow they don't really fit. At least they sound pretty I guess, and the new voice actors did some great job there so I appreciate it. Yeah I still feel like this movie lacks of something but I don't know what and why. Maybe I'll figure it out once I'm able to rewatch it. Well I think it's an enjoyable one, but still I'm sure they have more creativity and could've done it better. Just for people, especially if you have done a lot of anime, please don't set you expectation too high or you'll be confused from the start until the end like I did lol. Anyway, everyone should know that Serizawa's car is the actual MVP and I'm here for his silly Japanese old songs playlist. |
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| I had the opportunity to watch Suzume with my mom. As it was her first time to watch an anime movie on cinema, she definitely was impressed by the visuals (she's more familiar with Ghibli rather than Shinkai's work). I kept on joking how we were the only adults who watched it and the rest were teenagers lol but who cares, we all enjoyed it anyway. I honestly thought that I had more fun with it than Kimi no Na Wa. I almost teared up by the end of the movie but held it in. I had lots of laughs as well despite some plot holes, I thoroughly think this movie was a great and an unforgettable experience. I love Daijin and I'll miss him. |
| I liked the film and the sounds were superb as always. I feel like there's a lot to be desired as there were imo a lot of plot points left unexplored. Daijin felt more important than just being a random cat/keystone, I actually thought he would be related to Suzume. I thought he'd be a previous human turned keystone just like he wanted Souta to be by baiting him into becoming one. While it does conclude things, I feel like too much time was wasted on the "action scenes" or door scenes when the only important ones were the first one and the Ferris wheel one. Idk, I liked it but there's just a lot of story points raised that felt like they deserved more time being explored. Was Suzum'e mother a closer? I thought it was kinda implied she would be one, but there was no mention of her outside of the flashbacks kid Suzume had. I liked Kimi no na Wa/Tenki no Ko more tbh. Still a fun film regardless. |
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| Lessons from the movie : Always close the door when you leave.. My door is auto locked so no problem for me |
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| A good Kingdom Hearts spin-off, I liked it 9/10 |
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