Incredible Anime Film

Rating: 9/10 (18 April 2017)

I happened upon this film just last night. I was planning on seeing a different movie, but changed mind when I saw the poster at the movie theater as I am a Japanese anime fan in general. And "WOW" is all I can say about this film. Born and grew up in Asia I have no problem with understanding the cultural symbols flashing through much of the film. It would be a cliché of me to describe how beautiful the production is and how vivid the pictures are. What captures me most is the poignant emotional connections between the film characters as well as with audience like me. The film's story line evolves from a devastating catastrophe caused by meteor shower, but out of it emerges compassion, courage and strength. It is more than a sci-fi movie, it is a movie of humanity. I highly recommend it and cannot wait to get a copy of the BR disc as soon as it comes out.