I'm going to go easy on this one. Miyazaki Goro, Hayao's son, made this movie. He excels in static forms of art (architecture).
So first things first: the author of the original story passed away before finishing. No one knows what happens next. The staff dealing with this movie were young animators - which explains why there are lighting issues. The movement is okayish, sometimes dull, almost unfinished. The storyboard needs more work and is tedious at times. I'd give this a 4/10, but considering it can be a good watch for little kids, I'm giving two extra points.
It's a movie you'd put on
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Apr 16, 2023
If you are a Junji Ito fan or have a thing for macabre tales, this is it for you. I'm hoping you're not squeamish. As the title says, this is an insect princess tale. The pacing starts decently but stays slightly stuck in the middle and comes undone near the end. The art is to die for. The artist knew how to make the female lead eerily beautiful, and the character relations are constructed decently for the short read this manga is. It'll take you a day, a warm blanket and... maybe not a snack.
9/10 due to pacing issues somewhere around the middle and ... |
