Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Eleven Arts | Release Date: July 20, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
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Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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85
IGNMiranda Sanchez Jul 18, 2018
In her directorial debut Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, Mari Okada weaves a beautiful story about motherhood, aging, and loss. Read full review
80
VarietyJessica KiangJul 23, 2018
It’s possible that the film’s passing pleasures are so rich that we don’t even notice how deep Okada has driven her storytelling dagger until she pulls it out in the end, and the tears come, adding, to the bitterness and sweetness of this moving and strange little fable, a hefty dose of salt. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah YoungJul 18, 2018
Okada both wrote and directed Maquia, which showcases her ability to depict complex relationships and project delicate character arcs. Read full review
80
Time OutDan JolinJul 18, 2018
Ultimately, it’s [Okada's] attention to the emotional content, honed over years of writing romantic youth dramas (both animated and live action), that makes ‘Maquia’ so compelling. It’s a coming-of-age story, of sorts, even if the main character can’t age. Read full review
75
ReelViewsJames BerardinelliJul 23, 2018
Though not unusual for animated movies to provoke tears, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is perhaps the second animated film I would openly classify as a “tearjerker” (the first being Grave of the Fireflies). Read full review
70
Film ThreatAlan NgJul 18, 2018
If you’re not a fan of anime, give it try. Be open and patient. Read full review
60
Los Angeles TimesCharles SolomonJul 19, 2018
At almost two hours, the film feels a bit long and suffers from multiple endings, but Okada is clearly a talent to watch. Read full review
60
The GuardianCath ClarkeJul 18, 2018
It is a poignant set-up but, disappointingly, Okada’s ideas about motherhood don’t cut as deep as they could. Read full review
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