(My review is spoiler-free!)
Isao Takahata's screenplay is a bridge between adult appeal and childhood sensibility. This accomplishment is due to its treatment of adults as being prone to at least just as much fear, selfishness in the face of inconvenient responsibilities, and risky distractions as kids. The other side of the coin concerning his script's brilliance is this: it doesn't treat kids stereotypically as easily frightened, or without wise perspectives. Some other highlights: • The minimalist watercolour animation that flows from scene to scene when it serves the narrative. It's complimented by lush classical music. • A scene where someone sees troubles as physically bigger than they really are. This is accompanied by a daydream of fearlessly confront a problem as a superhero. • The film's message to be aware that family divisiveness often breeds (by simmering in seeming harmony while complaints build up unspoken; communication is left unwatered) when life seems to be going well; while bonding often happens when life punishes all members together. ~ ~ ~ ★ Film Details ★ Directed by: Isao Takahata Screenplay by: Isao Takahata Style: Short Stories that Feature a Family Based on: Nono-chan by Hisaichi Ishii Genre: Slice of Life/Comedy Release Year: 1999 ~ ~ ~ My other Studio Ghibli film reviews:
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