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Grave of the Fireflies has to be one of the most depressing films that I have ever watched. Life in Japan is horrible during the final days of the World War II. Starvation looms it's head over the civilian population as the people to everything they can to keep from dying of hunger. Two orphans Seita and Setsuko wander the countryside after losing their mother and home to the bombing of their city. Driving by constant search for food Seita does everything he can to keep the hopes of his little sister up, Will the two kids be able to whether this storm or will starvation number their days?
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A great anti-war film that is a must see for any film fan. I highly recommend watching the Japanese language version because the acting is so much better. Setsuko is cute as a button and she'll make you laugh and cry. A brilliant animation movie that showcases the human condition and how far it will go to survive. War does not only affect the soldier but the civilian as well.
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I had done a review on "Grave of the Fireflies" awhile ago, but I wanted to revisit on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Another film by Studio Ghibli, directed by Isao Takahata, is a very, very, very powerful movie about the aftermath of war in Japan after World War 2. WARNING: this movie is incredibly emmotional, even for us guys. If you don't tear up, or at least get a lump in your throat, then there is something very wrong with you... The movie chronicles … more
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While I've only seen about 120 anime titles in my life, I seriously doubt there's an anime I haven't seen yet that can beat out Grave of the Fireflies in my list as #1 in "best anime titles ever." I seriously can't find anything wrong with this anime. The characters feel so realistic, the story is nothing short of powerful, the animation and artwork is top-notch, the music is perfect, and portrays one of the best delivered, realistic anti-war … more
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The first sentence in Grave of the Fireflies is "September 21, 1945...that was the night I died." The voice belongs to 14-year-old Seita, and his spirit tells us what happened to him and his five-year-old sister, Setsuko, in the weeks before. This is one of the saddest films I've ever seen, and a great one. Many elements of the plot are discussed, so read no further if that bothers you. Seita, his mother and sister live … more
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Movies quality is more on people's different tastes....But I wonder if anyone ever said that "Grave of the Fireflies" is not one of the greatest films ever produced. This film elevated Japanese anime to heights never before seen. It was proof that animation did not have to be aimed for kids. Truly heart-wrenching and touching, this creation is a triumphant exercise in Japanese filmmaking...animated or otherwise.
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Here goes quite possibly the best Japanese anime ever made right here. Grave of the Fireflies is a drama done right in every aspect of film making. The characters are clearly what make this. The plot follows a young boy and his little sister as they fight against starvation towards the end of World War II Japan. Very powerful in its messages and themes; whether you're a fan of anime or not, this is one movie that should not be missed.
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I normally do not like anime. Most of the crap shown on American TV is violent and really rather stupid. However, there is another group of anime that is very special. There is, of course, the absolutely wonderful anime of Miyazaki which I will review later on. Then there is this one. I could not believe how involved in a movie I could get until I got into this one. I was hooked quickly, and then I started literally bawling my eyes out. This is WW2 as seen … more
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Pros: Subtle story-telling, emotional impact, beauty of both idea and presentation Cons: Not a {insert an expletive here} thing The Bottom Line: If you have no heart or you don't like its strings pulled, then see this movie. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. The Grave of the Fireflies places a pair of warm, gentle hands around your heart; these … more
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In post-World War II Japan, a janitor finds a deathly ill boy lying beside a metal candy container. The janitor unwittingly tosses the possession into the night, beginning a most unusual tale of survival set amid the atrocities of war in the Animi GRAVE OF FIREFLIES. Brother and sister Seita and Setsuko, ages 14 and 4, flee their disheveled home and deceased parents to make their bid for a new life. Before American troops begin to occupy their country, the children resort to dwelling in an abandoned bomb shelter in the countryside. Though these siblings later get a sense of safety, they realize necessities such as food and water will not be easy to come by.
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A1988 animated film written and directed by Isao Takahata. This is the first film produced by Shinchosha, who hired Studio Ghibli to do the animation production work. It is an adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka, intended as a personal apology to the author's own sister.
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Taking place toward the end of World War II in Japan, Grave of the Fireflies is the tale of the relationship between two orphaned children, Seita (清太) and his younger sister Setsuko (節子). The children lose their mother in the firebombing of Kobe, and their father in service to the Imperial Japanese Navy, and as a result are forced to try to survive amidst widespread famine and the callous indifference of their countrymen, some of whom are their own extended family members.
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Cast:
Tsutomu Tatsumi
Director:
Isao Takahata
Genre:
Drama
Release Date:
April 16, 1988
MPAA Rating:
Unrated
DVD Release Date:
Central Park Media (October 08, 2002)
Runtime:
1hr 28min
Studio:
Shinchosha Company
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