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Uchuu no hou: Reimeihen (2018)
Great Anime with Wonderful Message!
I really enjoyed this anime as it was visually very exciting and beautiful - I think the animators did a great job!
Also, the storyline was very creative and has many levels of messages (just like a Pixar anime). I think it was sharing the message that love is more important than survival of the fittest/strongest.
Japan has been at the leading edge when it comes to animes, and I think this pushes it even more - visually and also in creative storytelling. I watched it with my family, so can be enjoyed by anyone who likes good anime with a great story.
Kimi no na wa. (2016)
One of the Best from the Heart of Tokyo
This is one of the best animes to come out of Japan.
It is such a beautiful anime with scenes that are actually based on real-life Tokyo. Not only that, but it has a really interesting storyline that is quite spiritual and makes you think about the difference between a body and soul (or a person's personality that is beyond the physical). It is all tied-in with the lives of two people who live far from one another, but have a destiny to meet.
I love it when the media of anime is combined with mature themes that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Definitely recommended for anime fans. I think I will buy this for my movie collection as it can be enjoyed on so many levels.
Red Sparrow (2018)
Difficult to watch... not sure what the main point was (redemption?)
Mmmm, this is not an easy movie to watch, especially the torture scenes and graphic violence.
It reminded me of a poor-man's version of 'The Fugitive' with Harrison Ford, but at least I could feel sympathy for his character and final redemption. I didn't get the same feeling for Jennifer Lawrence's character though.
Perhaps it was more of a political propaganda movie to showcase the differences between American and Russian cultures, governments and philosophies?
Incredibles 2 (2018)
Fun Parody of Superhero Movies
This is a fun parody of superhero movies (especially from Marvel/X-men), but with a modern theme about switching family roles (mother as worker and father on house duty), despite the retro styling.
Loved the new group of characters of outcast superheros as they could really be creative and have fun in this area.
Overall, not Pixar's best, but we have come to expect nothing but 'excellence' when it comes to their standards. Worth watching, but not one to linger long in the memory afterwards.