A breath-taking visual treat with a story that will reverberate within you for some time

Rating: 10/10 (7 December 2016)

A late contender but strong contender for one of the best films I've seen in 2016 and maybe even thus far. (I've never starred a film before but by God this one deserves it!) "Your Name" is a feature film Japanese anime so it's for those who can tolerate foreign films and animation. And by animation I mean painstakingly breath-taking animation that goes from encapsulating almost photo-realistically vibrant sunsets to the slightest twitch in expression giving soul to the characters before us.
I'm not one to judge anime but I'll say this: of the little I've watched, never have I seen such detailed artwork, animation so real and voice acting so fitting that the characters are so alive that you genuinely wish that they were. The consistent top-notch animation, artwork, soundtrack, directing and even the voice acting was clearly done with love and care to the point that the finished film looks and feels like a passion project without a deadline striving for perfection.
Oh and it's not just looks too it's got brains as well. I was hooked on the plot from the beginning and although I can't comment on the amazing plot without ruining it, you should expect a drama/romance/fantasy. I guess you're just going to have to take a leap of faith here... Even if the plot sounds a little 90s.
It was a spectacle to watch unfold, it made me laugh, it made me cry, it had me fully invested from start to finish and most importantly, it made me feel. I don't think one can ask for more in a film.