Unbelievable

Rating: 10/10 (11 November 1998)

Grave of the Fireflies is quite an experience. I've seen the movie two times already, and the emotion it brings never changes or decreases. As many times as I see it, I will never get numb to the melancholy mood of the story. I've tried so very hard not to cry, but it's hopeless. This movie is an unbelievable piece of work. The animation is done extremely well, and the soundtrack increases the somberness of the movie. It is an all around outstanding movie, much better than any live action movie I've seen recently. This is definitely one of Japan's gems, and should not be missed. Rent it at your local Blockbuster. You won't regret it