Reviews

Wolf Children was a pleasant surprise. I thought it would be a clichéd and cheesy romance/sci-fi, but it turned out to be a touching coming-of-age/slice-of-life movie. Even though it's close to two hours long, the pacing remained excellent. Wolf Children centers on a mother, Hana, her relationship with her wolf children, Ame and Yuki, and the children's emotional and physical developments as half-wolf and half-human. The first quarter of the film focused more on her relationship with the children's father, which I thought could've been expanded on (especially with less "bestiality" per say). As I watched her transition and work her butt off as she became a mother of two rowdy yet adorable wolf children, I couldn't help but be in awe of her determination and the deep love she had for them. (Really, everything she did was for her children). As a genuinely hard-working character, it was hard not to silently cheer her on. She increased my appreciation to all mothers out there. The cinematography (mainly implemented in transitioning scenes) was creative, especially during the snow and Yuki and Ame's progression in school scenes. The score for the movie was a good fit; it implemented slightly muted vocals towards the beginning of the film, which was a unique take. After watching Wolf Children, I was left mostly content.