Summer Wars

GKIDS | Release Date: December 29, 2010

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 75 Ratings

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grandpajoe6191Oct 31, 2011

"Summer Wars" is way too light and active with a brighter tone compared to its fellow Japanese animations, which easily loses focus on its point. However what I could tell you is that you're gonna have one hell of fun.

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RimRipNov 10, 2018

It was the biggest waste of my time. I hated every living second of this movie.

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RumblebeeloveJan 7, 2011

This film wasn't what I expected at all, but it was more of a pleasant suprize than anything else. The animation, while being goregous, isn't too overdone, and the cg elements implement wonderfully. If you have not seen its predecessor, "TheThis film wasn't what I expected at all, but it was more of a pleasant suprize than anything else. The animation, while being goregous, isn't too overdone, and the cg elements implement wonderfully. If you have not seen its predecessor, "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" definately check it out too. This story actually has a great message about family and respect, and is definatey worth the look.… Expand

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StudioFaelJan 4, 2011

Heartwarming film. It has one awesome set of CG animation parts with a Takashi Murakami style. This movie lives up to its predecessor "The girl who leapt through time" in capturing the essence of innocence, only this time, with a masculineHeartwarming film. It has one awesome set of CG animation parts with a Takashi Murakami style. This movie lives up to its predecessor "The girl who leapt through time" in capturing the essence of innocence, only this time, with a masculine polarity and a solid form of respect for the elderly. Must watch for anyone who wants to see Murakami Style. More or less like Kanye West's "HOMECOMING" videoclip.… Expand

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AodecimJul 30, 2011

Inspiring and definitely one that should be viewed with family. This movie is one that I remember for years to come. An unbeatable blend of action, comedy, and romance with an innovative plot with possibly the greatest grandmother moviesInspiring and definitely one that should be viewed with family. This movie is one that I remember for years to come. An unbeatable blend of action, comedy, and romance with an innovative plot with possibly the greatest grandmother movies has ever had. I meant it.… Expand

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Death-The-KidApr 14, 2013

This is 1 of the best movies ever.Seeing Japan nearly 99.9% technology it has an aura to PC gamers.u fight in a computer based reality for the sake of humanity in japan.

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Skullgirlsfan13Jun 14, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whenever I watch this movie a can't help but think of the first digimon movie, and who could blame when the visionary director from that film is the director of this one. Boy you can see the differences clearly. I'm not here to talk about that film, but this great film. The idea of having a plot revolved around the uses of computers is interesting and unique. This film has spectacular animation, it's a joy to watch the action and fun to see such expressions on characters. The main plot is that of a math student being invited to help his friend with her family dilemmas, and along the way comes an A.I that plans on creating chaos through a cyber network called Oz. As crazy as that plot might sound, it's handled pretty. You get to know the main characters pretty, and can feel bad for what happens to them. There's also this Granny character who's the main purpose of the plot until the fate of millions is at hands. The character was so inspiring, wanting others to always try and help others, even when she dies her will is for her family to not grieve over her and just go on with their everyday lives. The animation again is very "cool"; by that it sort of will only please a certain demographic, and it's clear in its action sequences. It has this very crouching tiger hidden dragon feel to it, but to that is one of the films problems: I feel that action scenes; while pretty, can be either distracting or too good. It seems that these scenes might have been better in an action sci-fi than this drama. Also, the supporting cast of characters aren't really that important; in fact you could argue saying pointless, but could possibly be there be sues how one person has effected so many people. However with all that said, this is still fun to watch, and still has an emotional depth to it to make it still have substance.… Expand

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ShaneryankellyAug 6, 2013

Summer Wars eschews the typical cyberpunk bondage gear clad anti-heroes for a cast made up of a nearly-mundane modern upper class Japanese family and their colorful avatars, it takes cyberpunk’s destitute dystopian Urban sprawls andSummer Wars eschews the typical cyberpunk bondage gear clad anti-heroes for a cast made up of a nearly-mundane modern upper class Japanese family and their colorful avatars, it takes cyberpunk’s destitute dystopian Urban sprawls and substitutes them with a feudal era villa, it chooses to depict an optimistic story about the social network’s capability of bringing people together rather than becoming another pessimism drenched cyberpunk tale about the loss of humanity to the machine overlords.

Read my full review here: http://filmtastic.tv/2013/07/09/review-summer-wars/… Expand

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NerdConsultantOct 26, 2014

a brilliant film that reminds me how great animation can be and delivers great charters and a story that is both heartfelt ,engaging and at times even tense it's why it's my favourite film and i can watch it any time

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alejandro970Feb 24, 2019

Virtually emotive experience. The plot works as well mixing a family meeting, with an eventually funeral, and a thrilling race against time into the virtual world. Lucky beginning of director of Wolf children.

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TrailesqueMar 8, 2021

This is not a masterpiece, and I am no expert on Japanese animation, but I am willing to give it a high rating because it is a good movie for teenagers and families. The animation is realistic and attractive. The story focuses on a coupleThis is not a masterpiece, and I am no expert on Japanese animation, but I am willing to give it a high rating because it is a good movie for teenagers and families. The animation is realistic and attractive. The story focuses on a couple of teens (computer geek Kenji and cute Natsuki). He is roped into going to her grandmother's huge estate and pretending to be her boyfriend, and soon enough all heck breaks loose. Her whole family shows up, and soon everyone is embroiled in a worldwide battle that mixes in video games, a malicious AI, a computer program/world called Oz, and family dynamics. There is nothing astonishing happening here, but it is good, clean fun.… Expand

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BroyaxApr 30, 2020

Une mièvrerie débile à souhait (pour ceux qui le souhaitent) et à volonté (pour ceux qui en veulent et en redemandent ... de la débilité à la nipponne !) mélangée à des réseaux sociaux ou plutôt un gigantesque réseau social qui pique uneUne mièvrerie débile à souhait (pour ceux qui le souhaitent) et à volonté (pour ceux qui en veulent et en redemandent ... de la débilité à la nipponne !) mélangée à des réseaux sociaux ou plutôt un gigantesque réseau social qui pique une grosse colère (et de gros bugs) !... en somme, un gros tas de japoniaiserie très concentrée qui se la joue "branchouille" (ou branchecouilles comme on dit dans ma campagne) à donf !

Et qui nous fait chier à fond les ballons avec ses pathétiques conneries de pseudo-scénario qui n'avance pas, de caricatures ambulantes et autres clichés qui errent, ressassés à l'envi dans ce déambulatoire où tout, absolument tout se marche sur les pieds et dans la prétention (un sacré paquet de prétention à peigne-culs branchecouilles donneurs de leçons, ça déborde de partout !).

Quand on est pas coincé dans la caritcature, on est encerclé ici par des têtes à claques et autres tronches de cake qui racontent n'imp' et qui auraient bien besoin d'une bonne distribution de coups de pied au cul... et d'ailleurs le scénario (qui a clairement abusé du saké) en aurait bien besoin, lui aussi, lui qui s'étire sur presque deux plombes inutiles, navrantes et consternantes, emballées dans un mauvais goût permanent et une technique à la rue !… Expand

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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

Hosoda's "Summer Wars/Sama Wozu" beautifully animates a fantasy world packed with imaginative creatures (avatars get it?), designs, and action scenes to explain humanity's overdependence on the increasing Internet of Things; a frighteningHosoda's "Summer Wars/Sama Wozu" beautifully animates a fantasy world packed with imaginative creatures (avatars get it?), designs, and action scenes to explain humanity's overdependence on the increasing Internet of Things; a frightening prediction of what may come in the future. The film also celebrates family life with a loving cast of characters and a welcoming environment that invites us to be a part of them just like the main character, Kenji. However, the film is held back from being great because it poorly uses not one, but two plot devices to reach its climax and conclusion. They're devices that normally would piss a moviegoer enough to not like the film at all. With that said, the film left me feeling good inside by the end of credits, so that must account for something? P.S. To any "Digimon" fans out there, this was the film that should've been to represent the franchise back in the early 2000's. *winks*… Expand

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