Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop should've had a better story. I wouldn't care if it became a cliche, or if it felt like another movie I've seen. The fact is, this movie had beautiful scenes and beautiful character designs.
And yet the story falls flat. It felt drawn out and that made me sad.
You have our main character Cherry who's terrible at communicating, he always wears headphones and get's nervous quickly. He happens to be my favorite, but it doesn't count for much. I just so happen to relate to some of his insecurities and enjoyed his growth. He expresses himself with his haiku.
Smile and Cherry became close when their phones swapped. Cute meet-up. At least I think so.
Next, we have Smile, she wears a mask most of the time because she's self-conscious about her teeth and she's a famous vlogger/streamer.
In the beginning, I would consider her a second favorite, but because of the vinyl, she's a little lower.
I would talk about the other characters but I don't care about them. I know how mean that sounds but their personalities faded out when the show ended. Despite having unique styles.
My conclusion?
I think you should watch it. The movie wasn't my cup of tea, but it could be yours. I didn't hate the movie, but the story could have just fleshed out the two main characters. We didn't need all the extra stuff with the old man. Because I certainly did not care.
