Audience reviews
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Oculiquetzal
[This review will include my overall opinion on the series, along with most of its additional content and this movie, as one finished and complete story. If, somehow, you have watched this movie but have not watched the show it is concluding, consider yourself warned for spoilers for both? I suppose.]
“Art is not communicative, art is not reflexive. Art, science, philosophy are neither contemplative, neither reflexive, nor communicative. They are creative, that's all.”
- Gilles Deleuze (L'Abécédaire de Gilles Deleuze)
“Humanity tends towards the organized body, the body with organ, the male member. The modern human is dressed in blue, as far from the red-blooded feminine as it is possible to be, gendered and sexed in a world still solidified in the mold of brotherhood and patrilineal inh…
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I have recently watched Violet Evergarden Anime the series as a whole was very good it had a lot of sentimentality a lot of heartfelt and sad moments so seeing that the sequel movie has even higher scores than the anime I went it expecting a lot but it really fell flat and it is kinda a bummer that it did. The character development of Gilbert is super questionable and the movie even plays out the "I can't be with you and go away" cliche which was something I never expected to see happen with this story. The Good part is related to the girl and the kid in the hospital those parts truly felt like they were indeed a good successor to the anime stories we all saw and maybe even cried watching. Due to heavy spoilers I will not make further comments on why the story fell flat it speaks for itsel…
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*sorta minor spoilers beware
I remember I watched this movie when it came out and was VERY dissatisfied. The only thoughts I kept having during it was: "I hope this isn't going in the direction it's going," and unfortunately, it did. Don't get me wrong, I love Violet Evergarden. The anime holds a special place in my heart, but I constantly smacked my head with frustration during this movie because her character development was thrown straight into the trash. I'm beginning to think many anime/manga creators love doing that near the end of their series! (I'm being sarcastic).
Here is the issue. Violet Evergarden is about grief, acceptance, communication, and, most of all, learning what "love" means. This movie absolutely cancels all of that and instead turns into Violet chasing after that…
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It's good in terms of; a well written B-plot (with the kid), beautiful art and animation, great music, well written in terms of the words being very pretty and dialogue flowing extremely well.
But the story...god it sucks.
It just continues upending Violet's character from the last episode of the show by reverting her right back to square one. A dependent robot who only lives for one person. She has no personality of her own by the end of the show, no growth, no nothing. It has no message, no story or deeper meaning to it - it's just wow girls dependency is back.
If they just removed the second half and kept it as B-plot then Violet living for herself it would've been perfect. But no, it's intent on destroying what it built up.
Overall though I can't give it a bad rating because the…
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I hated the movie.
Violet evergarden was supposed to be a show about grief, then acceptance.
the real stages you go through after someone dies.
I Frist watched this on Netflix, after the death of my father, he had cancer so much like violet, me and my mother had to watch him die slowly. the "violet evergarden: the movie" wasn't on their.
I could relate to this show due to a similar circumstance. and I can say, I went through a lot of her stages.
I never watched the movie until re-watching the show with a friend, we used a free anime site.
They loved the movie because romance is their favorite genre. but all I got was a sour taste in my mouth and like someone hit my heart with a baseball bat.
I liked the movie but. it felt like everything the show was trying to say and focus on, it thr…
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This will only make sense if you have not watched this movie yet.
In case you have read TCTriangle's review already, you will not find much new information here as that review (the spoler free part) is a very good summary of what I was feeling about this movie.
That being said, I did decide to reinforce it and make sure anyone going through reviews here understand it is not an isolated opinion.
I really enjoyed the entire V.E. story, it is very well written (I am only familiar with the animation version of the story) and that made me even more surprised how hard they dropped the ball with this one. And by "hard" I mean they have dropped the ball multiple times during the movie. Multiple times they had the option to develop the story in a way that actually respects and compliments Violet…
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Violet Evergarden, both a doll in occupation and in mentality.
I assume you have watched the series before reading this review. There will be minor spoilers for the movie in this review, but nothing MAJOR.
Before we start with the actual review of the movie, we need to talk about the series first. The series was, in nature, the journey of violet evergarden to understand emotions, To understand what the major told her before his death, the words “I love you”. As violet progresses through the episodes and gets to listen to more and more people she develops, and finally understand major’s feelings. And as she finds out about his death, she finally understands what was said to her in the first episode, that she is burning inside. Through the second half of the series Violet tries to understa…
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The more time passes, the lower I rate this movie. Let me explain.
I was a huge fan of the series, i rewatched it many times, made my mom watch it, told all my friends, etc. It was a fantastic story. I loved how it avoided all too common romantic simplicity and instead focused on overcoming grief, growing mentally and emotionally, maturing and so on. It was great. And the sereis itself ended on a very satisfying note, so honestly i didnt know what else was there to adapt for the final movie....
However, as I was waiting for the movie, one specific rumour about the movie started to float around the internet. I read it, thought to myself "nah, they cant do it, it would ruin the entire point of the series, they cant do it now, its too late", so i discarded it as just speculation... but kept i…
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---No spoiler zone---
I'll be quick in this section because a lot of what I blame on the movie is based on elements developed later in the story.
So in a word : This movie is a disappointment and even worse, it disavow all of the character development of the series. Don't watch it if you liked the original anime.
But let's be fair, the movie still have some qualities :
- Even if I feel like the quality is overall a bit worse than the series, the art is still astonishing and some of the shots from the movie are real masterpieces (especially on the last part).
- The OST still is really enjoyable, and have some tracks that I will listen even after my viewing.
- And finally I love the way that the world depicted in the series, is evolving. It gives me a great sense of immersion and poses th…
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- where's the character growth? i see a lot of praise for violet's character development. really? it looks like she never really walked out of the major's shadow.
- compared to the start of season 1, she is more independent now, that i will not begrudge her. but there is no improvement from where the end of season 1 left her. i'll go ahead and call it a regression. we've been through those flashbacks & same struggles. we've been through the intense gilbert longing. same old, same old.
- the goddamn age gap.
- seriously. it's so off-putting. i'm guessing the setting takes place after the 18th century. and it's steampunk lined with fantasy. out of all the things, i don't think we need to keep the funny perceptions of age.
- the main story is hopelessly outshined by the sick boy's story,…
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A visual triumph for the beloved KyoAni team that sees the conclusion of one of my most heavily invested anime since I first discovered it. It's fair to say there was a lot riding on this film, not only to bring a resounding end for the anime's titular character but being the first film to be released after the devastating arson attack caries even more emotional weight for the creators and the eager fans wanting to see it. Regardless of my final opinion on Violet Evergarden: The Movie, I've never been more thankful as an anime fan to see such passion and dedication put in by the team who worked on the film, which makes it so much harder for me to act as a critic in this situation.
There is a lot that VE gets right straight out the gates: taking place shortly after the ending of "Violet Ev…
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I cannot express the feelings I felt while watching this movie directly, so here I write a letter, in fact a review, to unfurl the mark this movie left on my soul.
Let me tell you, straight off the bat, that Violet Evergarden isn't like one of those movies that boast a crappy, realistic and sad ending. It dared to bring forth the ending we all knew was impossible, but wished for deep within our hearts, and animated it with grand splendour. (Spoilers ahead)
Run Gilbert run! One of the most satisfying moments of anime ever, was Gilbert, standing near the cliff, weeping after reading Violet's letter. His brother, who had treated Violet merely as a weapon, was now here, standing before Gilbert, for the sake of Violet. All the years he had wanted to thank him culminated into this beautiful mo…
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The Violet Evergarden Movie is a huge disappointment in term of what it means for violet as a character. The ending to this movie does a complete 180 on violet journey as a character. Violet regresses back to a lesser form of herself by the end of the movie and it's depressing to see. Too see Violet who are the start of her journey felt incomplete without gilbert and said her life had no meaning beside being his "tool". Too someone by the end of the story who understood what love meant through its form of friendship, partners, and family. While also finding a career that fulfilled her, friends she could rely on, a father figure through Hodgins. Too see her literally throw away all she gains just so she can be on some island in the middle of nowhere with gilbert. This just felt like a spit…
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Violet Evergarden: The Movie made me fall in love with anime all over again. This movie, and tv series, represent the best things about this medium. You could not ask for a better conclusion to a masterpiece. Thank you Kyoani.
Back in early 2019, I went through the roughest period of my life. I was severely depressed after a horrible breakup and didn’t do much more than lay in bed all day. I hadn’t watched a new anime in over a decade because I thought anime was something I’d outgrown. One day, I decided to get back into the medium and finished up some older shows that I had never completed. The masochist in me then decided that I wanted to go on a “sad anime” tour. I watched all the usual suspects, Clannad, Anohana, Kimisui, Koe no Katachi, Angel Beats, etc. I’ve gone on record before ab…
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Have you ever watched something heart-moving and so breathtaking and saddening at the same time that you can’t pinpoint your emotions to any extent. Yeah, that’s what a slice of life anime does to you and this movie does that for you a complete supply of a touching story with a tint of drama and slice of life in it is already amazing. Violet Evergarden stands out as a gorgeous finale for the entire series, with such a compelling story and characters and scenes that move you to the core to the point that you can just sit back there and feel amazed and baffled at the same point that is when you know that the show is touching your soul. The movie brings viewers up to rapidly with what emerged in the past while also canvases a stunning picture for the world of automatic dolls that can be used…
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THIS REVIEW IS SPOILER-FREE
As the death-causing waves of COVID-19 continue to encounter all parts of the globe, one may understand how lackluster the world is without theatre movies - one of the most recreational industries of humankind. The fact that no movies were produced, or even recorded, for 5 or 6 months really hits the industry into its core, and casts a big doubt on its survival.
Luckily, the debut of several movies during this crisis has just confirmed that the community has its capability to overcome the difficulties. And to be honest, it was much more outstanding than I've ever imagined.
The latest movie of Demon Slayer was a good example, a remarkable debut and a truly wonderful cure for the whole community indeed. Everyone is talking about it, everyone is hoping this will…
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As time passes, nothing stays the same. Familiar places become unfamiliar, and even people you have known for many years will change along with the passage of time. Violet Evergarden Movie masterfully explores this theme by following the life of its protagonist, Violet Evergarden.
Story: The story is divided into three parts. The first part is about a girl, Daisy, trying to learn about Violet Evergarden. The second part is about a young boy, Yuris, asking Violet Evergarden to write letters for his family. The third part involves Violet Evergarden meeting Gilbert for the first time in years after their untimely departure. At first glance, these parts seem unrelated. However, Violet Evergarden Movie seamlessly connects them to tell a story that is amazing beyond words can describe. It is t…
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I could not believe my eyes.
Kyoto Animation, you god. Violet Evergarden has always tried to entail one single story, Violet tries to find the meaning of love. In this movie, it reiterates this concept and pushes it to a whole new level. Humans have emotions, and so does Violet. Despite us being granted the power of feeling emotions, Violet does not. This beautifully crafted story of a somewhat coming-of-age romance film will go down as a classic in the future.
To start, Violet Evergarden Movie took the risk of running 3 stories in one movie—Violet’s story, Yurith’s story, and the really minor one that started the whole movie off and starts the whole plot off. But it blew all my expectations away when it skilfully blends everything naturally, like it just intertwines smoothly. Every minu…
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I have to personally give this film a 7/10. It's still far better than average, but the ending misses the mark entirely for me. I will state my reasons below, first in a spoiler-free section and then in a spoiler section.
Before I begin, full disclaimer that I have NOT read the novel, and so the source of my complaint is not "it is different from the original so it sux0rZ!!1!". I am simply giving my thoughts on the story progression and why I was so let down.
Spoiler-free section:
First, let me start off by saying that I loved a lot about this movie. The voice-acting was on-point, not just from Violet's actress, but also her boss Hodgins, and even side characters they introduce as one-offs in the movie. No complaints whatsoever about any of the performances. The animation was the usual g…
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Holy shit. Coming to Japan in order to watch this movie was one of my best decisions this year. Mere month after I've seen final Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel movie I come back this time to Kyoto. Is it better than super hit from ufotable? It doesn't matter actually, I'm speechless. And in love. TV series has few flaws, plot pretty bland and predictable, simplified to the border. But I still loved it, because all these things weren't actually problematic as Violet Evergarden never pretended to be something else than beautiful story about understanding what love is. And it was damn beautiful. And this movie took it whole level up.
STORY: 8
So how this 140 minutes long movie looks compared to its prequel? Well, much, much better. It went full melodrama mode. Movie pick up the story basicall…
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