Suzume
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| What the fuck are these reviews? This movie was great! ISTG half of MAL users are either anime elitist snobs who've seen practically every anime ever made or just don't feel happiness anymore. The visuals were beautiful, and it feels like a slap to the face to the animators that put their blood, sweat, and dedication into this movie to simply say the art was just "OK." The music was nice and really added depth to most emotional scenes. The character's motivations and personalities were simple to complement the story and to be the main focus! Also, come on, when have you seen an animated movie about a HS student and a chair traveling across Japan to prevent a supernatural spirit/being from causing devastating natural disasters with recurring talking cat gods. The only negative was the fact the love interest was a university student trying to become a teacher,,, (the irony), and the main character was a junior HS student who was definitely between 15-17. BUT overall this movie was great and if i had the chance to watch this in theaters i would have come out pleasantly surprised. 9/10! |
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| a breathtaking movie! tbh I kinda wished Daijin woulda stayed a cat and Souta stayed a Keystone, lol 9/10 though, just fascinating |
| Sorry, I kind of didn't like how the last scene was directed with Suzume seeing Souta again on the road. Full close up of him smiling back at her and saying "I'm home" would've been a perfect finish imo. And seriously. If these liked each other they should've of shared a bit of intimate feelings in the end, but yeah... that's all left for the viewer to fantasize about. But I liked them (as a couple) tho. |
| I enjoyed the radio playlist more |
| My Guitar Covers: Playlist I CAN ALWAYS SHOW MY EVERYTHING TO YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUU |
| It's aight. I thought the concept about the door to stop all these earthquakes happening in different location was a cool idea, but everything fades when Souta turned into a chair, which I felt some parts of the movie just drags with quite a lot of human dramas that I don't give a care about. Thought the cat was really mean at first, but he/she was just helping Suzume to get Souta transformed back into a chair. It's the same formula that irks me the most and differently visualize in any-ways + OST doesn't hit me when it comes to emotional impact that much compared to Makoto Shinkai's other movies. |
| Your Name is one of my fav anime films but this was so boring. I barely hit the 20-minute mark. The plot is for kids - hey look a cute cat, oh wow a walking chair. |
| Yay, got to watch it subbed finally, after making the mistake of accidentally buying a ticket to the dubbed versions in theatres while it was showing. And yes, much better. Although I miss the theatrical experience of this with the sound and big screen, so ultimately they cancel out to make this 2nd viewing an equally as enjoyable experience. There are still some things I don't quite get, like pretty much those two cats as a whole. First they're like: we can't be keystones anymore, then stuff happens, and then they become keystones, because, reasons? Did Daijin respect Suzume's resolve to become the keystone so much that they said "ah fk it you got me in the feels, I'll do it myself, again, ig." Like just WHO or WHAT are these cats, and also what was the deal again with the black one, Sadaijin, seemingly influencing Suzume's aunt there to let all her feelings out and get pretty angry? A test of sorts?? There's probably a good explanation for all that lying around here somewhere, but it's okay even if there isn't. Because what really matters is the end which holds the touching moment of Suzume telling her younger past self that everything's going to be okay. Since her young self is wandering around the ever-after land, does that imply that she was on the verge of death, or at least seeking it as she sought after her mother who had died in the earthquake? If present Suzume never came, maybe she would have died right then and there. A time loop paradox thingy for sure, but we don't need to go there. I do see that it's score of 8.4 has surpassed Weathering With You's of 8.2. Was it always like this? Not that scores are that significant of course, but it still tells something. I still like Weathering With You a bit more though; Suzume is lacking a "YEAH LETS FKING GOOO" moment like Grand Escape. Anyway, still a good movie of course, enjoyed it just as much as the first time (well maybe just a little less despite watching it dubbed the first time, I had a lively audience to share the experience with and that definitely made my first watch really good), and I'll stick to my initial rating of a 7.5/10. |
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| I love it I just love it |
| This is the first Shinkai movie that I knew about from the day it was announced. I finally watched it, and it was... good, but it is not better than any of his other works (among the ones I have watched). I liked the story, visuals, cinematography, and soundtracks. Nothing in this movie was bad, but the story could have been better. The story and lore were fleshed out more than in Shinkai's previous works, but it was too fast-paced to form bonds with the characters. Still, it doesn't take away from the whole experience of the movie. I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, like all of his other works, but not to the level that I would call it a masterpiece. One possible reason for this is that the plot bears similarities to Shinkai's previous films. There were only two songs in this movie (excluding Serizawa's playlist), unlike Kimi no Na Wa and Tenki no Ko. Nevertheless, both of them were great. RADWIMPS provided us with some good songs as always. The song that played during the credits was in classic RADWIMPS style—sad and nostalgic—while the other song from the trailer was grandiose and supernatural. One aspect worth mentioning is the placement of the songs. While Sparrow (the song from the trailer) appeared in various scenes throughout the movie, the other song, Kanata Haluka, was played during the credits, this was similar to Nandemonaiya from Kimi No Na Wa, but it didn't evoke the same feeling that makes you go, "This was a damn good movie" Another factor contributing to why I can't consider it a masterpiece. All things considered, I give it an 8/10. |
“There are only two types of people in the world--those who became otaku and those who didn't--and the latter just can't understand what the former is so excited about."--Ono Norihiro  |
muzlee01 said: So many times yes! And the high score truly buffles me. This movie was nothing nearly good as Your Name and Weathering with you. Not that I'm a fan of both movies but I can at least acknowledge the were decent enjoyment and the popularity is well deserved. Unlike Suzume, it's recognizable mostly because of the viral song.This was... so lame. Visuals, soundtrack and voice acting are top notch perfection. But what the f is this story even supposed to be? The whole conflict is built upon Daijin being an a*s then te little sh*t has the audacity to get offended and act all sad. The other cat is even worse, he just literally spawned next to the main group. Also what was up with the aunt saying the most horrid things imaginable to Suzume then we act like nothing happened? And what is the conclusion? That a 16yo girl falling in love with a 24yo dude because he looks pretty is the true love? The characters are literally cardboard cutouts and story feels like it was written by a 14yo child who was raised on disney. And the cat was the worst thing about this movie. How can anyone find that little piece of $hIt cute when it caused so much suffering to the main characters and acted like a victim in the end? |
| All movies made by these guys, Your name, Weathering with You and now Suzume's Door-Locking are all magnificent. |
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| The visuals and music was very good but the story seems to be bit not seems to be good like the previous films. |
| The plot was overall weak and generic af, full of contrivances, basically a mcguffin chase with same old Makoto tropes...I hope he reinvents himself and hires better writers, since this one felt like it has been written by AI. I was so bored I couldn't force myself to watch the last 30 min (and I'm a huge fan of Shinkai it's just that visual spectacle doesn't cut it for me anymore, I expect more from him) |
| Again a banger from Makoto Shinkai .... a nice watch |
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| Gonna start by praising the ending scene, that was so satisfying. I thought it had ended when Suzume and Souta came back but it didn't. Suzume and Tamaki going back home and meeting the people Suzume met along her journey again, that was so satisfying. We even got to see Souta come back at the end there. I just wish Daijin was with them, would have been a perfect end that way. So back to the begining, this movie really grabbed my attention with the first 10~15 minutes. That was such a great way to start the movie. Liked the adventure feel in this, Suzume sure went to lots of places and met many people. Really liked their interactions, definitely one of the stronger parts of the movie. As for the whole supernatural setting with the door and other world it was okay. I found Kimi no Na Wa and Tenki no Ko's supernarutal setting/events way more intriguing. Though I liked the side characters in this movie more than the other shinkai movies. Specially Suzume's aunt, she's such a great girl and deserves happiness. I wish they showed who she ended up with. It felt like she would end up with Minoru at first but she had a nice thing going on with Serizawa and I enjoyed their interactions. Wish this ship sailed but maybe it did? The other characters Suzume met along her journey were nice too, liked them all. Also lastly definitely have to mention Daijin, he was misunderstood at first but he was such a great cat. Wish he could stay with them. The scene with little Suzume and big Suzume was so emotional. I teared up. She was a little child so she didn't understand what happened to her mother, it was heartbreaking. And man HanaKana has been voicing these dead characters lately which made it hit harder for me. The animation, visuals in this was top notch as expected from a shinkai movie. The soundtracks were great too, radwimps never misses. Overall had a pleasant time watching the movie and enjoyed it. It got a bit stale at times but the end part made up for it. |
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| best shinkai movie so far, imo too many ghibli references, or should i say, majo no takkyuubin references. plus those yumi arai and seiko matsuda songs aaaaaaaaaaaa. the staff surely love city pop! |
AoButa16Jul 29, 2023 4:01 AM
| Finally got around watching this. Been thinking for months but when something is around or over 2 hours in duration, I kind of just delay it and delay it lol. Happened the same back then with director's last movie. Anyways, I wanted this movie to be something which could've outdone the masterclass "Your name" was, but seldom you get your expectations answered right smh. As from the get go we may have dived straight into the business with the doors/earthquakes/(un)domesticated worms/ talking cats and might be a few more, but quite honestly even up until the very last minute there wasn't any attempt from their side to explain quite a few things which needed some serious answers. First of all, I'm kind of confused with this keystone thing then second, what that ANYWHERE DOOR was doing in the backyard of Suzume's home or whatever place that was because I mean she passed through it as a kid right? Also we lack a hell LOT of background telling on Souta, I mean yes he was a closer but that's just all we know lol. Though plot isn't always the strongest aspect of Shinkai's movies anyways, it's always the top-notch visuals, animation, camera work, and music carrying the weight, atleast I felt so watching most of them except your name. Also for romance, I'd again say he ain't the best person to write them lol. But happy for Suzume and Souta.. wondering if her aunt who had a breakdown found someone or not? This movie was like a mash-up of Your name and Weathering with you. I did find it enjoyable, had laughs but honestly it really wasn't anything "remarkable", and it isn't an insult, just that I had more expectations. Though it having the benefit of duration unlike other Shinkai movies, I'll be really really generous and will settle with a seven. 7/10. |
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| Shinkai does it again the movie had outstanding visuals and an fun sense of adventure, its main characters are charming, the soundtrack is good an the story is entertaining enough, the conclusion d ve been a bit better though 8/10 |
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| Loved this movie and that "ru ru ruru" song |
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Reply to Altadena
What the fuck are these reviews? This movie was great! ISTG half of MAL users are either anime elitist snobs who've seen practically every anime ever made or just don't feel happiness anymore. The visuals were beautiful, and it feels like a slap to the face to the animators that put their blood, sweat, and dedication into this movie to simply say the art was just "OK." The music was nice and really added depth to most emotional scenes. The character's motivations and personalities were simple to complement the story and to be the main focus! Also, come on, when have you seen an animated movie about a HS student and a chair traveling across Japan to prevent a supernatural spirit/being from causing devastating natural disasters with recurring talking cat gods.
The only negative was the fact the love interest was a university student trying to become a teacher,,, (the irony), and the main character was a junior HS student who was definitely between 15-17. BUT overall this movie was great and if i had the chance to watch this in theaters i would have come out pleasantly surprised. 9/10!
The only negative was the fact the love interest was a university student trying to become a teacher,,, (the irony), and the main character was a junior HS student who was definitely between 15-17. BUT overall this movie was great and if i had the chance to watch this in theaters i would have come out pleasantly surprised. 9/10!
| @Altadena ngl, the reviews are their opinion and this movie was ok not great. |
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