"Suzume" by Makoto Shinkai Review - An Adventure or Accidental Mission?
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Greetings!
An anime talking about saving human lives is nothing new. I have seen a few and I never remember them now. When I saw "Suzume" and found out that it was written by Makoto Shinkai it was a shoo-in for me to watch and did not disappoint. Just like the other work of Makoto Shinkai that I saw previously I have only praise for "Suzume".
Warning: Spoilers ahead
Plot
"Suzume" tells the story of a high school girl named Suzume Iwato who met a stranger (a closer) named Souta Munakata. The two became partners in closing the "gates". The gates are where "worms" would come out and if successful would cause disasters.
Enchanting background music
I noticed that the background music in some of the scenes was so enchanting most specifically when worms were coming out from a gate and Suzume and Souta were in a rush to close it. I admit that the background music made me a little bit on the edge because of the thought of what would happen next.
A twist
I was surprised that there is also a twist on this one. Before the twist is revealed you are going to believe the act of evil until you are going to slowly realize that it is not what you thought and when it is revealed you'll be like "Okay, Makoto Shinkai got me on this one, brilliant". I am not going to spoil it here, that's for you to find out.
Seeing, talking, and hugging a younger version of yourself
I saw a few scenes where the protagonist was able to talk to his/her younger self. Even if I instantly recognized that it was the case at the later part of Suzume I kind of like it because it is still originally done. Kudos to Makoto Shinkai on this one because I think it is not that redundant and it stands out from other scenes that I have seen. Nicely done, Makoto.
The future is not that scary
While I am fully immersed in the scene where Suzume is talking to her younger self I am patiently waiting for the words that are going to be said. This kind of scene is not easy to make since the writer has to make it memorable and significant. And when the old Suzume told her younger self these words... "the future is not that scary" it became very personal to me because it actually gives me hope to go on since I myself am in a position where my every action can positively or negatively affect my family's future. I guess it helps to watch these kinds of movies once in a while to raise us on our feet and continue fighting for our loved ones.
And the opening scene which is also the ending scene, is brilliant
Although I have seen an opening scene that is also part of the ending scene on a work of Makoto that I have previously seen. The scene on Suzume is still carefully crafted and it only makes the ending more beautiful.
Emotions anchor the Earth and keep it from shaking
When watching a movie I am glad that I can still absorb some of the most beautiful quotes that the movie has to offer. In "Suzume" when Souta said "Emotions anchor the Earth and keep it from shaking" I thought it was beautiful and it can be interpreted in many ways.
Seeing people on your way home
I like it when Makoto added a scene when Suzume and her aunt were on their way home they visited the people that Suzume came to know, it was nice.
Conclusion
This is another great work from Makoto Shinkai. The animation is great. I like that Makoto made Suzume meet strangers on her way to closing the doors (which actually surprised me and for a good reason). And the best surprise of all is when Souta became a chair and I never saw it coming.
That is all for now guys, catch you up with the next one. Wishing you all safety, good health, and abundance.
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Esta película cuando la pude ver, me pareció genial, tengo que volverla a ver para detallarla y ver de esas pequeñas cosas que a veces nos perdemos por la emoción de la primera vez
Go ahead, I am sure you are going to like it.
Of all Makoto Shinkai's works, this is the one I liked the least, I don't think I understood it at all, I don't know if he wanted to be very abstract and went too far because the message wasn't clear to me and I usually have good comprehension, maybe I'll have to see it again.
Yes, it is very abstract, I also searched for the reason as to why the worms are coming out, as it turns out he found inspiration from some Japanese mythical creatures in creating the worms, maybe at least he elaborated on where the worms exactly came from and why they are always trying to get out.
I have watched almost all movies of Makoto shinkai suzume no tojimari was also a good movie but "your name" is my favourite.
Oh yes, Your Name is also my favorite. THank you for dropping by.
I've watched this movie when it came out in the theaters and even after. It's nice to keep repeating the anime movies of Makoto Shinkai. Lots of twists and so many quotable quotes that you can relate to yourself.
Definitely recommend Suzume to people~
Hi @wittyzell, yes, there are lots of quotable quotes that I can relate to. I am planning to re-watch it again and I am sure I am going to find another quote. Thank you for dropping by.