![]() The art in itself is enough to evoke tears, as it did for me during even the trailer. ![]() The production quality is off the charts. However, this does not take away from my overall score which I shall highlight later.Īs expected of a Makoto Shinkai film, the artwork is beautiful. This lacking depth makes me constantly question the characters' actions throughout the film, and because I am constantly searching for a motivation for their actions besides purely as plot devices, I am effectively removed from the immersion. It warrants a 7 simply because I felt a lack of emotional depth from the characters. The story is fairly straightforward It's very easy to guess where the story will head, but that doesn't mean to say I didn't enjoy it. His signature metaphorical use of trains, the idea of a hopeless and distant love, and beautiful scenery really dive you emotionally into the story, even for how generic and simple it may seem. ![]() The film holds true to all the expectations of a Makoto Shinkai production, from heartfelt smiles to crying the 5th time within the last 30 minutes. I'll try to keep my review as spoiler-less as possible. I watched this film at Anime Expo 2016 Los Angeles.
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