Audience reviews
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NextUniverse
I sincerely yearned that I would enjoy this movie more than I did. Alas, you just can't have everything now, can you? Somehow, though, this movie became something of a guilty pleasure.
I won't soothe the point here; this movie isn't technically good, and it is clear as day. Any human being watching this would have eyebrows raised at the wack, cheesy dialogue and question where these directors found the desperate salaryman who would now want to work as a voice actor on top of their already garbage job for that extra yen. I mean, seriously, you can be one of those people that likes everything, but this does not pass your innate detection ability to understand that something is off. Nonetheless… there's something in Penguin's Memory that makes it worth the while anyway; in my case, even wort…
Read at the sourceYogiTheRacist
an absolute emotional rollercoaster. Mike was incredibly well written and I haven't seen anything flow quite like it. this is a must watch. if you've ever questioned the long term effects of PTSD and wanted to see an accurate anime portrayal, this is the movie for you. I have never experienced such highs and lows from an Anime. compared to other generic cheap counterfeit versions like My Hero Academia, this has REAL substance and class. you feel a true engagement with the main character, unlike these poorly written regurgitated shit show quote quote "master pieces" that critics on this site claim. the fact that so many shit for brains viewers can rate trash shows like FMA (full metal Alchemist) over Penguin's Memory: Shiawase Monogatari IS INSANE.
Read at the sourceEnivlens
Spoiler Free!
Penguin's Memory really surprised me with how well made it was! I wasn't expecting much from an old, niche anime movie, but everything about it is extremely solid, and deals with some rarely discussed topics in a subtle way. It becomes a narrative discussing the aftermath of traumatic experiences in a very realistic manner through the main character's daily life. It's very relaxing, and there's no over-the-top acting. The simple art style becomes very charming, with the core story dealing with some more serious, thought-provoking topics, so it is enjoyable for all audiences. It is a nice refresher and doesn't become draining as one might expect. The pacing is a little slow compared to a lot of shows made recently, but it never drags on. Honestly a very good movie, and I'm su…
Read at the sourcePantii
This is about a penguin experiencing trauma from this universe's version of the vietnamese war. It's a sweet story that's worth checking out, especially because it looks almost exactly like club penguin.
It has a few issues like the water during daytime looking quite bad and some songs just start and then end a few seconds later. It's also going for a bit of a slower more beautiful kind of tone with a climax which I would love if it was a bit stronger.
Most other aspects hold up pretty well today, the music is city pop which more and more people seem to get into nowadays. The animation looks very nice (besides the daytime water scenes) and I think this movie aged pretty well over all.
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It is almost sickly sweet but in a good way. It is a very good presentation in tone and mood. Perfectly conveys the emotional states of the characters. Music is high quality and memorable and very melancholy. I cried like a baby through most of the movie. The external conflicts weren't that great or were resolved easily. The internal conflicts were the main draw dealing with war,death, ptsd, survivors guilt, finding peace, and whether to choose love over your dreams. A very good movie to watch when you're in a sad place mentally as it can provide catharsis and optimism. Especially with the people being cute penguins, there is a juxtaposition between an almost idealized small town America and the heavy themes. While the movie doesn't delve too much into the hard topics, it leaves the viewer…
Read at the sourceMK_Alex
Hmmm this was certainly an interesting watch. But the most interesting thing is actually how uninteresting it is. This movie is just a regular movie from the 80’s that happens to use animated penguins instead of actors. No penguin puns or references whatsoever, no flashy animation sequences that would be lost in live action. Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t bad it was just absolutely nothing special. The only original thing it has going for it is the novelty that it is penguins. I will go in depth in the body but my final judgement and reccomendation lies in the conclusory paragraph if you wish to skip.
Story: 6/10
I feel like I have seen this story at least 3 times before. It is nothing original. One could easily predict almost every single plot developement well before it happens. There ar…
Read at the sourcePockeyramune919
Originally from Anilist:
Shiawase Monogatari is a strange little film that has nearly been lost in the annals of history. You aren't likely to find it and are even less likely to find someone who has watched it. As an example of this, I only made the decision to watch and review this film because hardly anyone else has, and I cannot even recall how I heard of this movie.
The plot follows as such: Mike is a (presumably) Little Penguin who is an American Vietnam War (referred in the anime as the Delta War) veteran who (like the rest of world) speaks Japanese. The story revolves around Mike dealing with his PTSD and finding out if he can lead a normal life after the horrors he's been subject to...
...yes, it is an utterly odd as it sounds. A movie filled with Club Penguin-esque penguin dea…
Read at the sourceMowse98
[SPOILER FREE/SHORT REVIEW]
This is a hidden gem. The fact that only 340 people have got this on their list is quite disappointing. I am currently taking part in the recommendation clubs August/September challenge. I have to watch a show from each year from 1985-2004 in the next two months. I found this browsing the archived seasonal charts and thought, "Hmm, this might just be stupid enough to be enjoyable!".
Let me say, I was wrong. This is not stupid at all! This was such an eyeopener for me! This film looks silly. Bearing in mind my thoughts going into it, the first shot was a bunch of penguins lined up in bush firing M16's at other penguins and I laughed so hard I had to pause to take a breather. However, once this action tones down a bit, we are introduces to our main characters.…
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