Viewed in
2002
Premise
Two orphaned siblings tough it out during WWII Japan.
Who should watch
Anime and film buffs.
Thoughts
Along with 'Akira', this movie was credited for defining modern anime. The realistic and simple style proved that anime does not have to be flashy to tell a story. Also, it had the reputation as one of the saddest movies in history.
I did not feel that emotion punch. The characters were not believable nor sympathetic. I know it was wartime, and they were orphaned, but it seemed silly that they would always do the opposite of what every adult told them, thus putting themselves into deeper and deeper holes.
What I would change
Lowered the hype.
