Audience reviews
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MichaelBellonis
This movie was just heartwarming front to back - created by somebody with an absolute admiration of the craft. A feature length directorial debut about a young man directing his first feature length and all the trials and tribulations that come with that.
With character designs that wouldn’t feel out of place in a Gainax/Trigger production, the animators use it to their full advantage and make every scene nearly pop out of the frame with exaggerated movements and expressions - and every single cut in the movie felt like a moment of magic as they were all so intent, so creative, and all blended seamlessly from scene to scene.
This was a love letter to film making as a whole, and the amount of dedication and passion you have to have for this medium, but rather than take it in a dark direc…
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Boasting brilliant practicalities and procedural of the industry, Pompo The Cinephile is an exercise of technical mastery that overwhelmed its own weight, suspension, and story.
It is impressive how beaming with passion this movie is to the craft. It's an anomaly that an anime movie is even allowed to be this practically effective. Shirobako and Bakuman came to mind when thinking about the show in the same vein, but even they are still confined to its medium and hard to break the meta. Pompo on the other hand, will explicitly morph its own narrative if that means they can show you in the most literal sense possible, what an editing room feels like. You'll be ushered into the process of the industry from the perspective of an efficient director on a very well-organized production, so all s…
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This movie was just straight up dopamine. The pacing makes every scene go by at just the right speed, the soundtrack makes the moments emotional and exciting, the transitions are some of the most creative cuts I have ever seen, and the side characters steal the show everytime they are on screen. This movie is just 90 minutes long, and is the perfect film to watch on a rainy day where it seems like time slows to a standstill. It's a movie about making movies, and it did not disappoint!
Made by the same studio who brought summer tunnel: the exit of goodbyes.
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Yo, fellow weebs and movie lovers! I just gotta shout out POMPO THE CINEPHILE, cuz damn, this flick hit me right in the feels. It's like a rollercoaster ride through the world of filmmaking, packed with enough laughs, drama, and eye candy to fill a whole film festival.
First off, the animation is fire. Seriously, those scenes where Gene battles giant film strips in the editing room? Mind-blown. And Pompo herself, with her big eyes and crazy energy, she's like a kawaii hurricane that takes the whole story with her. The rest of the characters, from the shy Gene to the stuck-up Narcis, they're all so colorful and real, you wanna hang out with them (except maybe Narcis, dude's kinda intense).
The story itself might not be the deepest Oscar contender, but who needs that when you got passion,…
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In personal reflection, "Pompo: The Cinéphile" left a lasting impression. The characters' journeys, coupled with the film's visual and thematic brilliance, make it a must-watch for anyone passionate about storytelling and filmmaking. The movie strikes a balance between entertainment and thought-provoking storytelling, making it a memorable cinematic experience. In conclusion, "Pompo: The Cinéphile" stands as a testament to the power of storytelling within the realm of cinema. With its well-crafted narrative, compelling characters, and visual prowess, the film delivers a memorable and enjoyable experience for audiences of all kinds. It is a celebration of the art of filmmaking and a reminder of the magic that unfolds when passion meets the silver screen.
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I don't wanna sound rude, but this film is exactly the same quality as Pompo's films lol
It feels like the entire movie was made for portraying an irony
The story is so shallow, the characters are so bland even the Pompo herself, and i couldn't find what's so interesting about this movie other than the visualization, just like Pompo's films.
Visual wise, they're good but not that great, the animation, the design, and the colors in this movie. I really love the transitions they use. I love how they try to put movie-like effects in an animation which is kinda tricky, but they made it work.
That makes me think, maybe this movie is just an experiment project. But Clap makes great animation, so if this being an experiment project, it's very underwhelming compared to other Clap's anime. It's…
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Advantages: the direction, the characters, the atmosphere, the drawing
Weaknesses: the simplicity of the concept
Read more: The movie is very fast-paced, tense, I would even say, and that's a good thing, because that's what the story is about - a little kid trying to do something that's not very superficial. I'm not saying it's a thriller, but it's really cool. I really liked how colorful and sunny and childlike everything is. I can think of TV adaptations of "Pokemon," the Doraemon movies and "Your Name," for that matter. That's what keeps me from giving it a 10 right now, and that's where the simplicity of the whole movie comes in. Don't forget that this is a review, and I'm not objectively reviewing anything here, I'm just explaining my feelings about the film. Well, I'm not much of a…
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Eiga Daisuki Ponpon-san does not belittle hard work as some shows do. There are makes valid arguments as to why the main characters is qualified to occupy his position, and he works hard to get there.
The movie also doesn't shy away from subtly exposing Hollywood flaws. (While simultaneously being blind to others) The art direction and transitions are fantastic.
This is where the benefits of the show start to run short. Many characters are forced into pointlessness due to clumsy introduction and follow through, and this problem inflates and affects the main beats of the story itself. These flaws are not egregious but make the show is disorganized and directionless, which is painfully ironic for a show about a new movie director.
Story 5, Art 8, Sound 7, Character 5, Enjoyment 6.
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Pompo the Cinephile is a film about everything a manic, starry-eyed filmmaker may imagine a film to be while actually being just about none of those things. From the soulless delivery of film techniques and inspirational advice, to the rose colored depiction of damaging aspects of the creative industry, my eyes slowly glazed over watching this ironic tragedy.
I often say that if a work surrounding an interest or philosophy lacks heart, then I might as well be reading a wiki page. This film is wiki content at its finest, introducing and narrating everything like a documentary, yet even a legitimate documentary would more likely grant greater depth and humanity in its education. The meta filmmaking techniques read out over vaguely related animation could be legitimately useful for an amateu…
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NOTE: THIS REVIEW HAS SPOILERS SO PLEASE AVOID READING THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE ANIME
I hate that I’ll dig into Pompo The Cinephile (or Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san in Japanese) as much as I will for the rest of the review because you can clearly tell the people making this movie were truly passionate about it, but ultimately the movie simply has a lot of problems that cannot be simply ignored. Pompo the Cinephile is a movie that can be best described as full of ambitions and ideas, but ultimately fails in fully fleshing out those ideas because of how aggressively underwhelming it is in regards to its execution.
The movie is about Gene Fini, the assistant of Joelle Davidovich Pomponette (Pompo-san), a film producer at the movie capital "Nyallywood'' who is given the task to direct a film…
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Pompo the Cinefile is a movie that attempts to dispense meaningful messages, but didn’t hit the mark for me. First off, there are a few scenes that embody the idea that projects are a group endeavor where everyone’s input is important. Second, the most impactful part of the movie involves not settling for “good enough” and fully realizing your visions. Finally, it highlights the importance of letting go of things despite how difficult it is. For what it’s worth, I think that these are very good messages that the plot of making a movie facilitates very well.
However, I think the movie ends up completely shooting itself in the foot and disqualifying them. The whole third act of the film weirdly starts glorifying crunch. Of course we live in a depressing time where that’s how industries are,…
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Whoa a movie about cinephiles. Cinema Paradiso! Really need to watch it.
As an anime, the animation was amazing as expected. The transitions were smooth and cool. The part where Gene edited the movie was pretty dope, and it was the most exciting part of the story.
As a story tho, although I get the passion, I did not agree with all the messages. There’s a discussion on the length of a movie between Gene and Pompo that I for sure do not agree. This point became significant later, and it annoyed be a bit.
I also found the message pretty surface-level. It’s not a whole lot different from other movies about passion for something. This made the plot fairly predictable.
Overall, it’s an okay and easy to digest anime. 6/10
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10/10 from me. I'm not a reviewer but I'd say this movie is a must-watch and I'm surprised it's not talked about more.
The scene switches and cuts were instantly noticeable in a good way and really stands out from other anime movies. This movie is good if you want a touching story without it being too overwhelming. Animation is smooth, all characters are funny and you just want all of them to succeed; no bad guys in this film.
The last 10 to 20 minutes made my eyes watery, truly wonderful dialogue.
I'd even go as far as to say this is one of the best and underrated anime movies at the moment.
Edit: Funnily enough, the person voicing Nathalie, Otani Rinka, was a first-time voice actress herself!
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Something bad might've happened,
You abandoned your hope and dreams,
You sat, waiting for your inevitable end.
This is where this show hits you the most,
When you felt like you've given up and you've nowhere to go. It tells you to keep going, you are doing just fine, you can do it. You are reminded that you're not alone in this world. It lits the fire within you, your burning passion. So make not just a small step in life but a huge one!
What I find a bit meh is that the ending lacks the excitement of having a miraculous moment or some sort of good note.
thanks for reading this bad review of mine,
have a happy new year
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“Just like I was saved by movies, I want my movie to be seen and able to save someone.” - Gene Fini
Pompo: The Cinéphile is a 90-minute show about striving in the movie industry, filled with a great proportion balance between comedy and drama, as well as giving audiences a glimpse of how the movie industry and the filmmaking process works.
The story is mainly focused on Gene Fini, who has been entrusted by Pompo in directing a new movie project. Being his first time directing something, he must build up his confidence, overcome his anxiety, and face the upcoming challenges along his journey in order to bring the project to success. While it is not just Gene, each character also has their own story, background, and goals to achieve. Each of them will be affecting or influencing Gene in so…
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So in the end what is the point of this anime story?
Who exactly are the characters we should highlight? Pompo, Nathalie, Martin, or Gene? Judging from the title, I think this is a story about Pompo. Then in the story Pompo said that the script she wrote was especially for Nathalie, so I thought that the film they were producing was for Nathalie's sake. But apparently the film highlights Martin as a musician. But apparently again in the end the film they made was for Gene's sake, if I'm not mistaken. But apparently again if I'm not mistaken in the end the film they made was for Gene, and his old friend from high school who worked at the bank.
I just don't get it. This anime film shows how to make a film, teaches us what we need to pay attention to when making a film. But the film itself i…
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At AnimeNYC, Pompo was billed with Belle (Hosoda's latest film) and boy did Pompo outshine the latest film from one of the best directors in the business. For Studio Clap's first work, this is incredible. I want to avoid spoilers, but they fully experimented with the animation style, music, and narrative. The variation in those aspects kept the viewing experience fresh throughout the film. I also love the efficiency in story telling. There are no meaningless characters because everyone has an important and justified role in the story. Despite not being a long movie, Pompo manages to pack a lot of content in. The tasteful use of comedy interspersed in a more serious narrative was done with what I can best describe as "good charm". It hits that hard to describe goldilocks zone. One where it…
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Pompo: The Cinéphile asks what the gap is between a fun, wacky B-movie and a serious, critical masterpiece. Gene Fini, aspiring director, must realize what a master leaves behind to leap over that gap.
Pompo: The Cinéphile isn't a masterpiece. But it's charming, fast-paced, and in my eyes, a great film. It's aware that reasonable chunks of character development, several really beautiful cinematic shots, and good-looking characters, keep the audience at the edge of their seat without getting fatigued by the length of a masterpiece. Whenever Gene sees a fantastic scene, we as the audience can't help but agree.
If you want to watch a film about how old classic cinema and modern cinema still push film directors to make difficult decisions, this movie may be something very special. If not,…
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I was fortunate enough to watch a screening of this at the Anime NYC convention in November, months before the public release. It was part of a double billing along with Belle, the latest film by Mamoru Hosoda, whom you might know from Wolf Children. While Belle packed the auditorium and received far more hype in the form of its own booth and advertisements all throughout the convention, Pompo felt like the actual masterpiece.
From the very beginning of the movie, the cinematography stunned me. Compared to most other anime, the world of Nyallywood seemed very much alive, colorful, and dynamic. Every scene transition was fancy, sort of like how Akudama Drive was initially presented. But while the snazzy effects tapered off after episode 1, for Pompo, it remained for the entire movie. Persp…
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I was lucky enough to be picked at animenyc to see a prescreening of Pompo: The Cinéphile, so here I am. Warning: spoilers ahead
Pompo: The Cinéphile is by no means a masterpiece, but it set out to be what it wanted to be and executed exactly what it wanted to do perfectly. It is about Gene, a random souless movie studio employee who got the change to direct a movie thanks to the help of the greatest director of all time, loli who for some reason only works on b movies despite her prowess as a director. throughout the movie, we watch him utilize his op directing skills that came out of nowhere in order to make a movie that is proclaimed to "be a critical success" the moment it hits theatres.
Yes. the summary so far seems like the most generic stuff ever, and having an op main character c…
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