Once upon a time Makoto Shinkai was praised highly for his astounding work 'Voices Of A Distant Star'. He soon moved on to a new project with an assembled team of talented artists and friends.
Kumo no Muko, Yakusoku no Basho
Beyond The Clouds, The Promised Place
Beyond The Clouds, The Promised Place
Absolutely beautiful in every way, this film is indescribable. The script is the first thing that springs to mind as it is noticeably poetic, fitting the scene perfectly with thought and emotions. The dialogue between the characters is exceptionally realistic and it is easy to feel immersed in their world as if it is your own. And it must also be mentioned that the art is absolutely fantastic; the imagery is just so realistic and yet vividly otherworldly; giving strength to the theme of 'parallel worlds'. That's another thing; as a physicist, I enjoyed the link of parallel world theory with dreams. I very much view scientific theories in a romantic way and I believe science has become too cold blooded. Encouragingly, this film shows that behind the science, the real struggle is emotional, that of the bond between the two boys and Sayuri, and the passion to reach a distant tower they yearned to reach in their childhood.
A must watch, it has received a complete ten rating from me on MyAnimeList and tens are pretty rare!
A must watch, it has received a complete ten rating from me on MyAnimeList and tens are pretty rare!
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