But then every once in a while, there's movies like this. Kimi no Na wa doesn't try to be ambitious. It just is. It's beautiful in its simplicity, and it proves that ordinary premises don't always turn into an unwatchable cliche. Instead, they can turn into something that resonates with us.
Don't get me wrong. This movie will not change your philosophy, your life, or whatever. But I do think it has tremendous ability to make you *feel things*. And honestly, that's all it takes to make a great story.
**Story**: 9/10
Again, the premise isn't anything ground-breaking, but the writing is strong enough to carry it. It's funny at the right moments, sincere and even heartbreaking when the story calls for it. The writing is very subtle, which makes for good replay-ability, but it also knows when to be explicit.
**Art**/**Sound**: 10/10
Absolutely stunning, and definitely one of the things that really make the movie. I know there's a leaked version of it running around, but do be patient, and don't do the animators *and* yourself a disservice by watching a crappy 480p video of it just because you want to watch it now.
The same goes for the sound. I am happy they didn't do any orchestral, epic pieces or whatever. The simplicity of the music suits the tone of the movie, and definitely enhances it as well.
**Character**: 10/10
None of the characters are larger than life. It suits the movie, I think. The premise obviously isn't something realistic, but the characters have enough dimensions, and feel human enough that it is still very easy to empathise with their lives.
**Enjoyment**: 10/10
If you haven't yet gleaned from what I have written so far, I absolutely loved this movie.
