![]() ![]() Most films will cut corners in this department, but even though you could call this movie's art dated, that doesn't decrease the pleasure gained from its attentiveness. There is nothing lazy about it, and there is a uniqueness to the characters movements that takes serious attention. The landscapes are beautiful, sure, but the real reason I give it a 9 is because of the work put into the animations of every character. If you ask me why I rate the art a "9" I will tell it is because of its expressiveness. This quality of work is not easily imitated. ![]() It is something that if you are looking for it, it is truly beautiful and astounding. The reason I ramble so long about this is because of how rare it is to see in any medium of art. If a character is sad, that doesn't become their entire personality, it is something that affects their personality. This film is dramatic, but it was not cinema dramatic, it was true dramatic. When you watch the characters of this film interact with each other, and when you see things happen to them and how it affects them, you get a feeling of profound truth. One thing that was especially impressive about this film, although most Miyazaki films carry this trait, was the accuracy of the child psychology (and psychology in general). Everything that happens in the plot is very believable, yet has its own magic about it because of the playful way it is presented. It is something that needs to be watched with a mind set that is not waiting for something to move forward, or endanger the characters lives, or otherwise throw them into an absurd situation. If I could compare it to any other Miyazaki film, I would say that it is most like My Neighbor Totoro, in that they both focus on the more or less ordinary lives of their characters, rather than large, sweeping plots. Regarding this film in comparison to other films Miyazaki has been a part of, this one seems to by far have the fewest fantastic elements (that is, elements which contain impossible occurrences or imaginary creatures). ![]() Whether it be reaching for the lamp cord from bed, failing, and needing to sit up to do it properly, or whether it be the normal silences in conversation (as apposed to dramatic silences), everything just feels a lot more real, a lot more vibrant than most It's something that you very rarely get-at least this consistently-outside of Miyazaki films. In this film the things that have impressed me were the little extras that are contained in each characters movements. The strength of Whisper of the Heart is the strength all films that have been touched by Miyazaki seem to have. Guided by the whispers of her heart and inspiration from The Baron, she resolves to carve out her own potential and dreams. However, as her relationship with Seiji grows, Shizuku becomes determined to work toward a goal. Shizuku learns while acquainting herself with Seiji that he has a dream that he would like to fulfill, causing her dismay as she remains uncertain of her future and has yet to recognize her talents. Meeting a peculiar cat on the train, Shizuku follows the animal and is eventually led to a quaint antique shop, where she learns about a cat statuette known as "The Baron." Taking an interest in the shop, she surprisingly finds Seiji, and the two quickly befriend one another. Curiosity strikes Shizuku, and she decides to search for the boy who shares her love for literature. Glancing at the checkout cards of her books one evening, she notices that her library books are frequently checked out by a boy named Seiji Amasawa. ![]() Shizuku Tsukishima is an energetic 14-year-old girl who enjoys reading and writing poetry in her free time. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |