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Animated drama/romance that lacks a little in emotional heft but is certainly a visual treat at times.
The tale begins nicely enough and does manage to maintain interest though the closing stages were rather predictable and the a little more depth to proceedings wouldn't have gone amiss imo.
Even though much of the animation/artwork is fairly standard, and even a little weak occasionally, the high-points of the movie are the occasional glimpses of absolutely stunning realism such as various views of the lake and trees, gloriously worked puddles (as seen above) or a rain-soaked bridge whilst there are also some nicely detailed items in various frames and a few beautifully managed transitions of focus.
It also should be said that the end credits should definitely be watched through as not only are they backdropped by some more delightful animation but there is also a coda to the tale which succeeds them.
The Garden Of Words may be a little weak in terms of narrative but it's serviceable and, my word, some of the artwork is simply astounding and for that alone part of me wishes I could award it more than a +
Koto no ha no niwa
[The Garden Of Words]
Makoto Shinkai
2013
[The Garden Of Words]
Makoto Shinkai
2013
Animated drama/romance that lacks a little in emotional heft but is certainly a visual treat at times.
The tale begins nicely enough and does manage to maintain interest though the closing stages were rather predictable and the a little more depth to proceedings wouldn't have gone amiss imo.
Even though much of the animation/artwork is fairly standard, and even a little weak occasionally, the high-points of the movie are the occasional glimpses of absolutely stunning realism such as various views of the lake and trees, gloriously worked puddles (as seen above) or a rain-soaked bridge whilst there are also some nicely detailed items in various frames and a few beautifully managed transitions of focus.
It also should be said that the end credits should definitely be watched through as not only are they backdropped by some more delightful animation but there is also a coda to the tale which succeeds them.
The Garden Of Words may be a little weak in terms of narrative but it's serviceable and, my word, some of the artwork is simply astounding and for that alone part of me wishes I could award it more than a +