Unforgettable

Rating: 10/10 (7 October 2004)

A friend showed me Grave of the Fireflies and I was instantly moved by how tragically the movie started. I was shocked by how tightly the opening scene in the train station gripped me. More than a year after seeing the film, I can still feel it. I was told that the movie was very sad, but I effectively dismissed those comments as irrelevant as if they were coming only from those who cry easily. Once I began watching, though, I realized that 'Fireflies' was heartbreaking like no other.
Grave of the Fireflies suits anime aficionados and newbies alike. The characters are well-developed and the animation is exceptional. If you have not seen it yet, then be prepared to watch a film with the potential to change you.