What was so great about this movie for you?

Jun 2, 2020 11:56 AM

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Wow! What a coincidence! I too finished it just half an hour ago and came here to rate it but found ur thread. Its 9/10 for me.

As for what i liked bout this movie and the whole series is the CHARACTERS. I was able to feel both their pain and happiness. And thats my main criteria for liking a show. If i am able to feel the characters and their emotions completely then the show is a masterpiece in my eyes. Rest of the things like story, art, animations etc. are secondary. Also the fact that it had a happy ending was another reason why i liked this movie so much.

Blopp said:
I usually don't get sad at overdramatic death scenes though so maybe this movie just wasn't a right fit for me I don't know. But I think many of you would disagree considering the #46 ranking and numerous media sources who are in love with this movie.

Its totally fine. Those scenes might be overdramatic for u but i guess not to those who loved this movie, including me. Every person has a different way of perceiving things. And thats why we have a thing known as 'Taste' which varies from person to person.

Also, both the pace of the movie and story were perfectly done imo. I didnt find any plotholes.

And yeah, the time travel might look confusing at first but u can understand it easily if u bring Steins Gate in the mix :- They were probably switching timelines every time they changed the present. The timeline with which the movie or the first season started was the one where Sakuta dies in car accident and his heart gets transplanted into Shouko. But the 'Future Shouko' tried to change it and then they jump into the timeline where Mai is dead (Due the accident later). After that Sakuta again changes the timeline by killing his future self thereby saving both him and Mai. But in that timeline Shouko cant be saved since there is no transplant. And finally, in the end Shouko changes the timeline again when she went to sleep after meeting Sakuta. This time she jumped to the timeline where she doesnt meet Sakuta during that rainy night when Sakuta adopted that white Cat (That was actually the first time they met, not on the beach).
Fortunately in this timeline everything went perfect. In this one too, Sakuta was able to meet Mai and get in a relationship with her. Shouko knew that this would definitely happen if she jumps into this timeline. But what she didnt know was that somehow, even she would be able to survive in this timeline. So u can say that everything went perfect in the last timeline. But since it was Shouko who jumped into the last timeline, only she remembered everything that happened in the past. Just like when Okabe shifts into different timeline, only he remembers the events of past timelines, not others.

So this is it i guess. This is how i comprehended this movie. Its complicated but i tried my best to explain it in the simplest way i could.

Jun 2, 2020 2:00 PM

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You are not alone here. It was honestly the worst movie I think I've ever seen. I have no clue as to why its so highly rated.

"Otaku search for patterns within data presented and draw conclusions. Anime fans only see clones and copies."
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Jun 2, 2020 3:52 PM

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NoktoH said:
You are not alone here. It was honestly the worst movie I think I've ever seen. I have no clue as to why its so highly rated.

give example how is this a worst movie?

Jun 2, 2020 4:00 PM

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There are no redeeming qualities about it. I'm curious as to what you think is good about it.

"Otaku search for patterns within data presented and draw conclusions. Anime fans only see clones and copies."
-artificialnightsky

Jun 2, 2020 4:33 PM

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Independently of how much I dislike the series itself (which is quite a bit considering it lacks any sort of individual value beyond being a mishmash of other popular previous concepts) it barely structures itself as a movie, starts off like any other episode and it plays out like one, except that it's dragged to eternity. Within 5 minutes you have yet another female sleeping in his apartment and for the first 45 mins you're subjected to pretty much nothing happening. What eventually does happen is to the surprise of absolutely nobody and you're left with probably the flattest and most trite time travel story you'll find in the medium.

I mean you can argue and dislike how blatant some titles and series are in trying to be emotionally manipulative, what people calls melodrama when it doesn't affect them, but what this movie did (to me) isn't even worth considering as an attempt. If anything I enjoyed the short-lived moments where some characters were run over by a car.

But don't be surprised by the eventual high rating of a movie like this. It's a highly accessible entry from a seasonal, which means lots of users and many that rate few entries and high (which is fine, nobody gives a damn about rating when starting), you need to watch the show which already limits the sample, and most importantly: "FEELS".

Jun 2, 2020 7:58 PM

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NoktoH said:
There are no redeeming qualities about it. I'm curious as to what you think is good about it.

for once its not pedobait or anything weird thats for sure. I think your example is applied on 99percent of anime imo.

Jun 2, 2020 8:00 PM

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Unowen said:
Independently of how much I dislike the series itself (which is quite a bit considering it lacks any sort of individual value beyond being a mishmash of other popular previous concepts) it barely structures itself as a movie, starts off like any other episode and it plays out like one, except that it's dragged to eternity. Within 5 minutes you have yet another female sleeping in his apartment and for the first 45 mins you're subjected to pretty much nothing happening. What eventually does happen is to the surprise of absolutely nobody and you're left with probably the flattest and most trite time travel story you'll find in the medium.

I mean you can argue and dislike how blatant some titles and series are in trying to be emotionally manipulative, what people calls melodrama when it doesn't affect them, but what this movie did (to me) isn't even worth considering as an attempt. If anything I enjoyed the short-lived moments where some characters were run over by a car.

But don't be surprised by the eventual high rating of a movie like this. It's a highly accessible entry from a seasonal, which means lots of users and many that rate few entries and high (which is fine, nobody gives a damn about rating when starting), you need to watch the show which already limits the sample, and most importantly: "FEELS".

i think the criticism is rip off of ther works is shallow excuse to hate on series. Like for example monogatari is rip off of Key visual novel but nothing hate on it. And monogatari is not the only one without flaws.

Jun 3, 2020 4:37 AM

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chriskor022 said:

i think the criticism is rip off of ther works is shallow excuse to hate on series. Like for example monogatari is rip off of Key visual novel but nothing hate on it. And monogatari is not the only one without flaws.

I agree in the way it's not a form of criticism I remember myself using for any other series which goes to show how blatant this one is. Besides it's not like I like any of the series I feel this takes a-lot-more-than-inspiration from, which definitely contributes.

You can also argue Bakemonogatari is at least outlandish enough in its presentation to be its own thing, both for good and for bad.

Jun 3, 2020 7:54 AM

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Unowen said:

chriskor022 said:

i think the criticism is rip off of ther works is shallow excuse to hate on series. Like for example monogatari is rip off of Key visual novel but nothing hate on it. And monogatari is not the only one without flaws.

I agree in the way it's not a form of criticism I remember myself using for any other series which goes to show how blatant this one is. Besides it's not like I like any of the series I feel this takes a-lot-more-than-inspiration from, which definitely contributes.

You can also argue Bakemonogatari is at least outlandish enough in its presentation to be its own thing, both for good and for bad.

i think the word rip off is out in the window when their known series is rip off of other too. And nothing original in anime anyways its repeating story and characters.

Jun 17, 2020 9:32 AM

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No idea. The movie was full of plot holes and conveniences, the only real standout character was Sakuta and the last third or so completely contradicted the rest of the movie's themes and the arc overall. I thought the rest of the show had a lot of plot holes but this was ridiculous. The use of science was laughable too.

Jun 17, 2020 4:23 PM

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Animaniaig said:
No idea. The movie was full of plot holes and conveniences, the only real standout character was Sakuta and the last third or so completely contradicted the rest of the movie's themes and the arc overall. I thought the rest of the show had a lot of plot holes but this was ridiculous. The use of science was laughable too.

i think the wors plot hole and conveniences are not present. Show me some example of contradicting themes?

Jun 17, 2020 4:49 PM

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An example would be the ending. If the whole point of Sakuta's development, the highlight of this entire series, is about the choice and doing the right thing and the pain that comes with choosing one life over another, what's the point in just belittling that and making his entire choice meaningless by bringing Shoko back in the end? There's no reason for it and it was just tacked on. On top of that there was just no explanation for it whatsoever, like most of what happened in the movie.

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Jun 17, 2020 5:00 PM

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Animaniaig said:

i think the wors plot hole and conveniences are not present. Show me some example of contradicting themes?[/quote]
An example would be the ending. If the whole point of Sakuta's development, the highlight of this entire series, is about the choice and doing the right thing and the pain that comes with choosing one life over another, what's the point in just belittling that and making his entire choice meaningless by bringing Shoko back in the end? There's no reason for it and it was just tacked on. On top of that there was just no explanation for it whatsoever, like most of what happened in the movie.[/quote]I think the author wants a happy ending. The choices made by Sakuta is in line with his character. Shoko is Sakuta first love, and she gave Sakuta solution in his problems. I think the movie pretty explains it.

Aug 31, 2020 4:03 AM

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it was alright br0. nothing special. bit simpish

Sep 1, 2020 2:53 PM

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My favorite part was when Sakuta and Mai were half asleep on the hospital bench on New Year and Sakuta woke up to recall everything that happened since the beginning of the anime. The music for that short recall was so powerful ,it moved me to tears. Its a twist on the usual melody we hear a lot during the anime and gives us a huge feeling of deja vu, which adds to its power. I encourage you to go rewatch that specific section again just for the music.
Of course Im not saying that the rest of the movie was below that, only that music influences me a lot more than others. The rest of the anime was just as powerful and gripping and yet still filled with Sakuta's comedic moments.
Overall, this is definitely one of my favorite anime movies I've ever watched.
Very much recommend to others.

Nov 10, 2020 6:42 AM

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NoktoH said:
You are not alone here. It was honestly the worst movie I think I've ever seen. I have no clue as to why its so highly rated.

Great example of trash taste at its finest.

Jan 18, 2021 7:35 AM

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I just finished the movie and saw this. I shall be sharing my point of view of the movie if you don't mind then 😌

Apparently the movie is messy and there were things I would've seen to be revealed a bit later like the one with Sakuta supposed to be dying (it showed not even half the length of the movie) and because of this, I didn't really realize what the root solution was and it was just soooooo messy.

But I am the type of person who loves the story more than how it was portrayed. To a point that I gave it a 10/10. I KNOOOOW IT SOUNDS WEIRD LIKE A 10/10 "WHAAAAT?!" Right? But I just couldn't shake off the events that happened.

What was so great about the movie for me? Well, to be honest I love the way this movie gave an answer to who Shouko-san really was and how she was connected to Sakuta aaaand why Sakuta gets injured when she's around.

I love the switches this anime gave us. I meant switch as a "i don't like this character" "oh wait I actually like her" "but then..." you know? Those emotions. I didn't like how Mai was giving up on Shouko but then I also understood why. I also didn't like how Shouko makes a move on Sakuta even when Mai was around but I also understood her feelings.

I don't find Sakuta appealing as well but seeing that he didn't really change was great. He was always willing to help the people he cared about even if he had to be sacrificed.

Overall, the ending was my favorite part. When the memories were supposed to be erased, Sakuta's memories came flooding back in. I love this because Sakuta also promised Shouko that he wouldn't forget but he did and he remembered her again. Same thing with Mai's situation in the anime. He forgot her but then just a tiny trigger had him pulling those memories back into his system.

It was amazing. I would probably put the movie in an 8 or 9 to be honest, but the story telling and how the author gave life to its dying characters as well as how it connected made me think it was worthy to be called a masterpiece.

I only sometimes give a 10 even with my favorite anime/manga. This isn't even labeled as my favorite but I can still be responsible for my actions of giving this a 10/10 rating.

So yeah, that's it. Lol.

Jan 28, 2021 5:31 PM

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It was a 7/10 for me

The entire time it just felt like a worse The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, which THAT is a masterpiece and deserving of a 10/10.

Feb 4, 2021 7:28 PM

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One of the worst movies i've ever seen lmao..

Feb 4, 2021 7:28 PM

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BlakexEkalb said:
It was a 7/10 for me

The entire time it just felt like a worse The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, which THAT is a masterpiece and deserving of a 10/10.

Please don't even compare this to haruhi :(

Feb 6, 2021 12:16 AM

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I have always enjoyed parodoxical themes in movies,games,anime in general
although i have to agree there is somethings that this movie is lacking

Feb 7, 2021 4:59 AM

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Ayy man i just watched,I really loved it seeing mai san and all characters again,tho plot was little complex cuz of time travel stuff but it was really great movie,welm they didnt explain how they time travel(or u can say i didnt understamd properly) but i think its ok i really enjoyed it~

Feb 14, 2021 4:51 PM

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Though the ending with the final time travel at the end of the movie is confusing, I really enjoyed this movie. I love how we finally get to see how much Mai loves Sakuta. The last scene with the young Shouko was absolutely brilliant as well.

Feb 17, 2021 5:21 AM

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NoktoH said:
There are no redeeming qualities about it. I'm curious as to what you think is good about it.

so u mean kimi no na wa and silent voice r also like waste?what the hell man

Feb 20, 2021 8:16 AM

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Just finished watching can't believe I'm going to bed disappointed. I mean please the story I made in my head while watching this was better and far more acceptable.I only wish it had a great plot twist. It's ironic how the writer had more knowledge about quantum mechanics than simple medical knowledge. How did she became compatible with two hearts coincidentally for a transplant!?!don't tell me it's quantum entanglement?!The series was great though. This movie is good. Everything was great but the story ruined it. Still it was great. I'm no expert but there's still room for improvement for the writer

Feb 20, 2021 9:01 AM

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Binged, totally loved it. Gave 9 to the series and 10 to the movie but you cannot really separate those two - it definitely isn't a standalone movie. At least I don't think I'd get any of this without watching the series first.

What was so great?

Awesome characters; If you think they are cookiecutter stereotypes, well then I dare you to look around you and pay attention. Real humans are cookiecutter stereotypes too. It doesn't matter though, you can think of them as blank slates preset to some initial condition. What does matter imho is consistent behaviour, integrity, realistic growth. All major characters get a ton of those.

Emotional rollercoaster; This series requires empathy and openness. If you find yourself lacking in those departments I don't think this show is for you. Great balance between torment and satisfaction, tension and relaxation. Managed to catch me off guard and surprise me several times, doesn't happen that often after watching a lot of shows.

Excellent story; The pacing was right, the pieces of puzzle came together in a very interesting order and even though it raised many questions, unlike a lot of other shows almost everything was resolved and well explained. Found no major plot holes whatsoever and anything that could be labeled convenience has an actual reason - people, places or objects can and do get entangled, connected in a special way which has a very powerful influence on the probability of certain event happening. Some connections can be so strong that everything else will always conspire to lead you into that very special point in the multiverse no matter what. It's pseudoscience mixed with real science, but it's not just a magic-users-use-magic situation either.

Production quality; Finally, the art was great, music was great, voice acting (JP) was pretty much perfect. At no point have I felt like the show's quality fluctuated, no part felt cheap or rushed. It was all very consistent, whatever has been gradually built has been kept for the rest of the show. I kinda want to use the words "stable" and "true to itself".

Edit:
The thing at the very end makes complete and rational sense. First, notice the poster they are talking about...

ElDoRado1239Feb 20, 2021 10:02 AM

Feb 20, 2021 12:46 PM

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Enjoyment of this movie for me is based around how invested you are in the characters. If your truly invested you will be in the moment reacting to the same emotions they are. If you truly are invested in the characters then the emotional weight of what is happening on screen will have a large impact.

Otherwise, its just a film with actions you believe have no weight. And judging with this films ranking on mal, most tend to be in for the ride.

If you watch something with a critiquing and judgement full mindset you will always be disappointed by what you see.

Feb 25, 2021 6:11 PM

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Lumpology said:
Enjoyment of this movie for me is based around how invested you are in the characters. If your truly invested you will be in the moment reacting to the same emotions they are. If you truly are invested in the characters then the emotional weight of what is happening on screen will have a large impact.

Otherwise, its just a film with actions you believe have no weight. And judging with this films ranking on mal, most tend to be in for the ride.

If you watch something with a critiquing and judgement full mindset you will always be disappointed by what you see.

You got it all, me for exemple im really invested into the characters so i was crying every 10 minutes because we where going to loose someone especially on the end it got me really low, but i was just smiling at the end that everyone still was alive and no sacrifices where made

Mar 14, 2021 4:12 PM

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Just finished watching it, again (third time, since it's original release). I like it even more, each time I watch it. Perhaps, I'll wait another year and see if I like it even more, then. :)

Mar 15, 2021 4:04 PM

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Favoloso racchiude un sacco di emozioni 10/10

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