Wolf Children
Toho Company | Release Date: September 27, 2013 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
The TelegraphTim RobeyOct 24, 2013
The movie is hauntingly romantic at heart, in the best spirit of a Gothic fairytale, but without the harsh shadows or hard edges. Read full review
90
The Hollywood ReporterStaff (Not Credited)Apr 5, 2023
This lyrical and poetic effort about a single mother raising two children who happen to be half-human and half-wolf features the sort of metaphorical, sophisticated storyline that, with the exception of Pixar’s best efforts, is all too rare in American animated films. Read full review
90
VarietyPeter DebrugeApr 5, 2023
Embracing the patient, poetic style of such Japanese masters as Ozu and Mizoguchi, Hosoda sees no need for the manic energy and manufactured conflict of other recent toons. Read full review
83
IndieWireCharles SolomonApr 5, 2023
Like a waltz, Wolf Children unfolds with a slow, graceful rhythm. Hosoda allows scenes to unfold at their own pace, often using minimal dialogue or mime. The forest backgrounds are strikingly handsome, and the simple drawn animation captures the expressions and emotions of the unusual characters. Read full review
80
Total FilmCurtis WoloschukNov 3, 2013
Enchanting. Read full review
80
The GuardianChris MichaelOct 24, 2013
Telling the story through the eyes of the harried, bereaved but indomitable mother gives this calm, funny, only occasionally schmaltzy family film a maturity Twilight never reached. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesKenneth TuranSep 26, 2013
Wolf Children is rather an odd story, told in a one-of-a-kind style that feels equal parts sentimental, somber and strange. Read full review
40
Time Out LondonTrevor JohnstonOct 22, 2013
This anime feature takes an intriguing premise and does little with it. The detailed Ghibli-esque visuals are decent enough, but this is disappointingly bland. Read full review
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