This is a brief yet harsh story that, through the lives of emotionally shattered characters, invites us to remember that the way out of our problems often begins with seeking help and sharing our feelings with the right people. The story highlights the importance of forgiveness and resilience in moving forward. It also promotes reflection on a wide range of philosophical themes, many of which have significant real-world and institutional relevance, that can be challenging to answer clearly.
It is a gripping story; the narrative flows smoothly, and once you start reading, it is hard to put the book down until the very end. Every character
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Nov 30, 2024
Suzume no Tojimari
(Anime)
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The recent works of Makoto Shinkai can be described with two words: mediocre and conformist. He continues to recycle the same formulas that brought him success with Your Name, to the point where it seems he believes he cannot achieve success without creating something strikingly similar to his most notable work. In this film, he consistently reuses the fundamental elements from Your Name, merely placing them in a slightly different context with characters who, at their core, remain remarkably similar.
In this regard, it can be argued, not just based on Your Name but also on his earlier works, that he appears incapable of creating distinct ... |