Audience reviews
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7boogie
I see this film has a lot of negative reviews, but honestly, I don’t think it deserves them. If you’re looking for a quick watch that also works as a bit of a tearjerker, this one is perfect for you.
In no way did I expect this movie to be so sad and enjoyable at the same time. It really caught me off guard emotionally. Although there are parts that can be hard to watch or might make you question certain choices the characters make, overall it’s a great movie.
The way they portray love through water, and how all the dots slowly connect throughout the story, creates a really beautiful piece of storytelling. It feels unique and symbolic, and by the end, it leaves a strong emotional impact.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend Ride Your Wave to anyone who enjoys emotional romance stories with…
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Great anime that takes you on a ride (ha, get it) of emotions, I personally do not like romance or sad anime's but this one made me actually shed a tear, I highly recommend it, it is not for the feint of heart though. It is beautifully written as well as drawn, the visuals compared to most anime's is astonishingly better and easier to the eye. The storyline does keep you interested throughout the whole movie, as someone that has a hard time focussing on one thing for an extended period of time this was very relaxing and easy to follow all whilst keeping my full attention.
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Great first half, lack luster second half. My main issues with the movie are the rushed pacing and constant repeating of the films main message, moving on from sadness/grief and relying on yourself in life. The movie isn't a complete dud as it has great visuals and cute moments between the main characters but I can't say that's its more than average. Worth a watch but not highly recommended! I think Josee, the Tiger and the Fish has very similar vibes to this movie but executes the romance aspect better so give that a try if you like this one.
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I will review this going straight forward to the PTSD of the main character, a thing that I did not see in other reviews, I don't know why.
This review doesn't have spoilers.
the main character has post-traumatic schizophrenia, but although this is a remarkable adult plot, the movie doesn't completely understand the mental illness of hers as so and ground the situation into a child-like fantasy-power experience.
Didn't expect much before watching it, but the movie itself shows its potential and then just disappoints a bit.
I didn't see a single review talking about the PTSD which is in many real-life cases the cause of this type of psychosis Hinako has. I don't wanna think I overthought the movie, it seems so explicit to me that makes me nervous nobody saying it.
So I think a movie mo…
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Let me start by saying I learned how to write a review on MAL just to write this review. This movie really had some promise, the premise is alright and what it more or less wanted to do could be a good story, but it fails on so many crucial parts. To be fair I'll start with what I liked.
First I actually quite liked the music, and by that I mean musically they were not bad songs. I also did enjoy the two main characters singing together as it added some nice wholesomeness to the montage. Secondly I did like the art, backgrounds and still objects were very beautiful and things were vibrant when it needed to be and muted where they weren't. I also enjoyed the couple of action/fire sequences as they were fairly well done and quite engaging. And finally the core story is good, dealing with a…
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*Spoilers ahead, though I try to be vague.*
I made the mistake of renting this movie, and I don't know what I miss more: my money, my time, or my sanity.
This movie is a mess from the start. Within the first twenty minutes, they establish a romance between the main characters, Hinako and Minato. It's cliche, predictable, and I found myself cringing. I can't understand how we, as the viewers, are supposed to feel emotionally invested, or even care about the characters when the movie speeds through their relationship, just to get it out of the way.
The viewer must sit through a terrible song, sung by Hinako and Minato, as they go on dates to establish that, 'look, these two are in love'. After that's over, tragedy strikes. I felt nothing but annoyance at this point, but I continued to wa…
Read at the sourceTinyCliff
Probably a 6,5.
Great art, especially the riding-the-waves-on-the-air scenes and even the bubbly love scenes.
But the characters were almost annoying. Their love story had developed fully at 20 minutes in. The back story was revealed almost in the end, so before, it was hard to relate. Also the type of all 4 characters was again, the "happy, harmless, hard working" type so it becomes impossible to relate. Like, this is a systemic stereotype, give us a break. Lastly, it seemed that everyone else other than the 4 youths, was either too promiscuous or too old to be considered a character.
Read at the sourceChibichump
I honestly enjoyed this movie for the most part. Unfortunately, like Game of Thrones, I feel they butchered the ending. The story and the visuals itself were very well done but...the ending was so lackluster it took away a lot from the initial appeal of the movie. (I feel personally)
I don't know if anyone else felt that way but, I honestly just felt 'meh' after it ended. I was so enthralled and engaged up until the last 5 minutes or so and then....blah. That was it. Honestly, a little disappointing considering how much I enjoyed it up until that point.
Movie overall: 7
Ending: a 4 at best
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I watched this film in the theater purely because it's hard for Anime films to screen in theaters overseas and when one makes its usually a really good one. I came in, with no pre-exisiting notions, i hadn't even seen the trailer so i had no pre-conception of the film.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!
Story (3):
Firstly I thought the Film was Mediocre at best. The story was very linear and simple. Girl falls in love boy, boy dies trope. Although this is okay and can be interesting, the story didn't make it interesting and instead dragged out a semi-pointless story of Hinako dating water Minato.
Art (6):
The art was really good at times and really bad at other times. When it came to scenery and back ground, the art was fantastic. Especially the water. However, when it came to characters the art was jus…
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Ride Your Wave is the story of a young and naive surfer who falls in love with a firefighter; the two have a whirlwind romance that eventually leads to something supernatural. This movie is the latest anime feature from director Masaaki Yuasa (Lu Over The Wall, Night Is Short), who I find very hit or miss, but I'm happy to say I thought this was a hit! In fact I loved this movie so much I almost gave it a 9/10, but a few things held it back to a strong 8/10. When I first saw the trailer I rolled my eyes a bit because it comes off as a cheesy romance movie, but honestly the romance was VERY well done. Probably one of the best anime romances, ever. The main couple just have such natural chemistry and are so likable, they feel like a real couple and you just want to see things work out for th…
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Saw this in the cinema today, a lovely bittersweet anime movie. It has some amazing animation throughout the movie. One of a few movies that I have seen recently that wasn't that predictable. The main song although annoying a few times in the movie (as it is literally the only song you hear properly over and over in the movie) is actually really good (big Backstreet boys vibes) and cant really be changed or removed as it would not work with the plot. i think the main think i disliked is the freaking hand gesture the main guy does ahaha. Seriously though if you have seen the trailer and liked it, its enough for you to watch it , trust.
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Holy Cannoli, does this movie have an Opening. Almost immediately out of the gate, we're thrust into an intense, high stakes situation that not only gets your blood pumping but sets the stage for everything else to come in the story. You get a very clear picture of who are characters are, what they're like, and just what kind of movie this is going to be.
Personally, I was enthralled from start to finish. Invested in the characters, in love with the story, impressed by the animation, there's nothing I have to complain about. Even the twist, which I didn't see coming at all, was superbly done and emotionally resonant.
Of course, this movie couldn't start the way it does without ending in a similar fashion, and boy does this movie have an Ending. Another intense, high stakes, blood pumping…
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The message of the film is great and the two secondary characters were pretty well executed. They both had their own life and issues related towards the male lead and showcasing that added a lot towards the detail on his death. Despite there being one scene that leaned towards the friend becoming the main female's second lover, it didn't bear any fruits. Michiru Oshima is great as always. It's a shame that half of the soundtrack is just the vocal track.
However that is the only praise for it's story writing that I can give. The pacing is a mess. It poorly built up the romance and that greatly impacts the entire second half of the movie. A decent chunk of the scenes only exist just to showcase how good at animation the studio is, which is unnecessary wasted time in a film where every seco…
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You can make something groundbreaking by doing nothing groundbreaking and everything else really damn good.
Just a quick heads up for anyone who may want to watch this movie: DON'T WATCH THE TRAILER. The trailer for some damn reason spoils the entire movie and makes it not near as intriguing to watch. I'm glad I didn't watch the trailer until after the movie.
I am just blown away about how surprisingly spectacular this movie was. Looking at the score and the reviews, I thought this would either be a disappointing, boring ass movie like Shikioriori or a real solid, heartwarming movie like Summer Wars; and it was none of the above.
I deeply ADORE this movie and Science SARU has become one of my all-time favorite studios.
Yes in fact, the reviews do speak the truth; the movie does nothing…
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needed more yonkage. in terms of art it was good. the song playing in throughout? good song. now in terms of the yonkage mentioned earlier, i felt as if there wasn't enough, ya know? girl needed more sad cause, and i only felt the yonk towards the end (the New Years Scene). Overall pretty forgetful except for the song they drilled into your head.
needed more yonkage. in terms of art it was good. the song playing in throughout? good song. now in terms of the yonkage mentioned earlier, i felt as if there wasn't enough, ya know? girl needed more sad cause, and i only felt the yonk towards the end (the New Years Scene). Overall pretty forgetful except for the song they drilled into your head.
needed more yonkage. in terms of art it was good. the song playing in throughout? good song. now in…
Read at the sourceHatul
Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara or Ride Your Wave is Masaaki Yuasa's latest film and coming from a long time fan of his, I'd say this is probably his weakest one so far. But even his weakest work makes for a great watch that's enjoyable and has at least some interesting things about it.
Before watching this film it's best that you know what you're in for so that you'd be in the right mindset. This is a relatable and sweet (if cheesy and a very fairy tale-esque) portrayal of young love which then turns in to a story of overcoming loss, letting go of the past and finding new passions in life. The surfing and catching waves motif in the film is akin to catching new opportunities in life instead of hiding underwater and letting opportunities pass over you.
Not a bad concept and this is tied toget…
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When I first watched the film, I thought the pacing was way too quick for me to actually understand what was going on. Although I will say that the fire fighter scenes were pretty intense regardless if they were only training or had to attend buildings that were on fire due to fireworks.
I understood this films backdrop involving the feeling of losing someone through drowning and honestly the ending was a near hard hitter for me. However I would have liked if the couples experience together was more in depth because as I said yet again, it was rather rushed. It didn't give much in depth either with the other guy who had a crush in her or if he was going for someone else. Since I'm not gonna say spoilers to telling you who's who, it's best to watch the film.
Animation wise, it was pretty…
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I normally don't write reviews and forgive me if my thought process is all over the place. This review will contain spoilers (kind of) as well as my own personal experience, so please bear with me. This is my first review.
When I first saw the trailer for this film, I thought it would be another romance anime, but it was more than that to me. I'll start with the six points and why I scored them as such. I hope you enjoy this review. And even if our opinions differ, I'm glad I was still able to share my experience with you all.
Story (7): The story was nothing overly spectacular, but was very relatable in terms of someone starting their own path in life and working their way towards their future with each bump in the road along the way. Even so, I enjoyed the journey and really felt it…
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I picked up this film for no other reason than the fact that it was directed by Masaaki Yuasa. This is a very different type of story than he would typically adapt. It's a story about love, coming of age and learning to move on from loss. Colorful, vibrant and fairly easygoing, it does away with most of Yuasa's hallmarks of frantic and wild fever dreams.
Nothing wrong with that, however I don't think the movie is very successful at giving its lead much of anything to do besides being an absolutely hopeless blubbering mess who comes off as a dysfunctional klutz who needs her hand held by her knight in shining armor.
The film starts off showing Hinako - the female lead - as an elusive, glowing trophy. Two friends, Minato and Wasabi, admire her surfing in the distance. They don't know her n…
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The showing date for Tenki no Ko was announced the day right after I booked my flight to Japan, and that showing happened to be just a day after my flight back. In pure frustration, I decided I would watch at least one anime movie while I was there, and that happened to be this: Kimi to Nami.
After seeing only the trailer, I didn't really have much expectation for this other than a sappy, supernatural love story, but it was surprisingly good. The story was simple, the characters were easily relatable, and the music was fantastic. I still find myself humming BRAND NEW STORY every now and then.
It's a pretty good movie. Just don't raise your expectations too much; it's nothing groundbreaking, but not a waste of time either.
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