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shumpcMar 7, 2018

Heartfelt and funny. Beautifully animated. The lighting in particular was exquisite. Hollywood should take note for it's live action movies for it's pacing and those quite moments which make it just as memorable as it's fantastic story.

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jimmy_dancerMay 15, 2017

Your Name is breathtaking. The story is not what sets this movie aside but the interactions between the characters are downright amazing. The story telling that emerges from the visuals and dialogue will stay with you. I also really enjoyedYour Name is breathtaking. The story is not what sets this movie aside but the interactions between the characters are downright amazing. The story telling that emerges from the visuals and dialogue will stay with you. I also really enjoyed the dissection of Japanese gender roles. I think this has been my favourite movie for a long time.… Expand

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dislexicpotatoNov 20, 2019

I felt obligated to write a review for this film after just seeing it, I am literally sobbing as I'm writing this review. Possibly the best anime-anything that I have watched, the visuals and animation are incredible, the music is phenomenal,I felt obligated to write a review for this film after just seeing it, I am literally sobbing as I'm writing this review. Possibly the best anime-anything that I have watched, the visuals and animation are incredible, the music is phenomenal, the voice acting (dubbed version) is excellent and the story both familiar yet unique at the same time. Will be recommending this to everyone I know.… Expand

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alejandro970Aug 6, 2017

The well- known history of switching personalities is resolved in original way, beyond of common comedy, with a correct touch of humor so as to surprise and charm the viewer, not to dissapoint. One of best of Non- Ghibli anime.

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NerdEnt_NetJan 19, 2017

Excerpt from Nerdent"dot"Net: This movie really helped to give a creative spin in blending romance and supernatural genre together. It wasn’t a typical boy meets girl, they actually played with that trope a lot with this film along withExcerpt from Nerdent"dot"Net: This movie really helped to give a creative spin in blending romance and supernatural genre together. It wasn’t a typical boy meets girl, they actually played with that trope a lot with this film along with successfully managing to mess with the audience’s perception of events. This movie has a lot of aspects to draw people in. Kimi no Na wa has romance, supernatural elements, some time travel. They all come together to give a very impactful and interesting story. The movie doesn’t drown on too long and doesn’t grow boring. The movie opens up immediately into the plot which causes viewers to question what is going on causing them to become engaged in the story and wonder where all the plot points are going. I highly recommend checking this movie out as I believe it has a little bit of something for everyone. Interesting plot development, good character dynamics, and a heartwarming story. Funimation has announced that Kimi no Na wa(aka Your Name) will be released in North American Theaters on April 7th, 2017. The film already premiered in 2016 at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. I believe this is where I will take my leave folks. As always, I am The Gentleman Snark, SEE YA!!… Expand

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zerosoftApr 12, 2017

This movie was fantastic, the typical confusion in the beginning for the anime where each character doesn't realize what is going. As the story progresses, you begin to feel for each character and you want to see where this goes. All in allThis movie was fantastic, the typical confusion in the beginning for the anime where each character doesn't realize what is going. As the story progresses, you begin to feel for each character and you want to see where this goes. All in all for a non action anime, this movie is fantastic.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisJun 7, 2018

Your name. It is definitely the masterpiece of Makoto Shinkai. A great story, impeccable animation and a devastating ending to my heart and my feelings.

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TonnakoNov 11, 2018

Incredibly beautiful and emotional film. After him, Makoto Sinkay's can be called the Miyazaki receiver, this film is ideal for family viewing, like "Spirited Away" or "My neighbor Totoro".

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BrunoVn00Dec 8, 2019

Great movie overall. I think it has so many good elements that make this movie as good as it is. First of all: Gorgeous. It has some great animation and the backgrounds look stunning. This movie looks beautiful. I was amazed the whole movieGreat movie overall. I think it has so many good elements that make this movie as good as it is. First of all: Gorgeous. It has some great animation and the backgrounds look stunning. This movie looks beautiful. I was amazed the whole movie by the insane amount of detail every frame of this movie has. If this movie got something right is the presentation. You have to be a hater to deny that. The score for the most part was beautiful and fits the movie really well. However, the movie has some really bad music at times. For example, at the beggining, during the "opening", the music that was playing was like a really corny pop-rock song straight out of the 2000s, and to me, made the opening feel really cheesy and left me a bad first impression. There are moments in the movie where, instead of using more of that beautiful score, they decide to put more pop-rock music. It kinda ruined the tone of the scene. But it is not a really big problem, because, like I said, for most of the movie, it has a really good score. Other thing I really liked is the writing. The dialogue and the way the characters are written, specially character interactions, is really good, and the twists and turns were well executed and turned the movie in something I wasn't expecting. Speaking about that, that is both a praise and a criticism, because if something doesn't let this movie get a 10/10 from me is this:

IT'S TOO COMPLICATED!

The story is just too hard to swallow. While not incomprehensible, this movie was something I wasn't expecting: Complicated. Now, don't say I'm a braindead retard because this movie is too smart for me. I think it is the subject matter what really makes this movie really hard to follow. (Kinda spoiler) A movie about this crazy sh*t of alternate universes and time travel and all that is kinda hard to write because there is a 99% chance that you will make something that, either doesn't make any sense or too complicated.

I know that there are articles on the internet that explain the movie but really I don't feel like reading them. I think I'm fine with what I got from the story. Other than that, this movie was really good. I definetely recommend it.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021

I loved learning about Musubi, I loved the body swap aspect of the plot, the beautiful visual imagery of the animation, the dream aspect of the plot and the songs played were fun, if perhaps (in one or two instances) a little energetic forI loved learning about Musubi, I loved the body swap aspect of the plot, the beautiful visual imagery of the animation, the dream aspect of the plot and the songs played were fun, if perhaps (in one or two instances) a little energetic for me. I did love the piano pieces though/ Its a lovely example of anime. I find myself relating to the quirky characters, to times when they panic and so on. The sunsets look beautiful - there are some panoramic type scenes/moments which really took my breathe away. I like the noise of the crickets outside the house in some scenes and the young children badgering the teenage characters. I find the fantasy and spirituality aspects/elements of this film comforting. Overall, I really enjoyed it and I would definitely recommend it.… Expand

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AkuzaFeb 18, 2020

I watched this as a double bill alongside "weathering with you"

This film reminds me a lot like freaky friday, that isn't a bad thing either since this film seems to do that concept better than the film i'm calling out. The visuals areI watched this as a double bill alongside "weathering with you"

This film reminds me a lot like freaky friday, that isn't a bad thing either since this film seems to do that concept better than the film i'm calling out. The visuals are really well done, the story is great, character development is pretty typical for the type of story it is, but still has some different and interesting turns, the music is just beautiful.… Expand

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Agentep99Jan 27, 2022

It was really good, and had amazing animation, but "a silent voice" got me more

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MilestormFeb 17, 2021

Muy buena película. Emociona. Es original amena con un buen ritmo. El sentimentalismo es grande pero esta bien incorporado

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yellowpensorezSep 27, 2021

Лучший фильм о Макото Синкай и в то же время один из самых успешных.
Определенно жемчужина.

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MotoritzFeb 7, 2022

Started out as a typical gender swap story, ended up as a really stunning movie that somehow does something with you.

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NoNemuApr 2, 2022

My fav lovestory and one of my fav movies. They made a beatiful anime wich is very touching. I think I don't need to review this. The other user had already done this.

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jakub_janataJun 2, 2022

I have given chance to anime before but it has never been an engrossing experience to me. It failed to evoke any deeper emotions and reflections. But Makoto Shinkai-in this story of love, despair, redemption, search, and identity-managed toI have given chance to anime before but it has never been an engrossing experience to me. It failed to evoke any deeper emotions and reflections. But Makoto Shinkai-in this story of love, despair, redemption, search, and identity-managed to evoke these.

The story is simply ravishing, and so is the graphic work. The verdant nature of Japanese countryside, the never-sleeping, always busy city of Tokyo. Enrapturing. Although I have heard some strong criticism of the music by RADWIMS, which is by some considered too teen, and inimical to the emotional substance of the story, I found it a perfect match. The sounds complemented more than well the despairs of the characters, and enhanced the visual beauty.

Importantly, this is not only the tale of two Japanese adolescents swapping their bodies. It is the story of Japanese culture and history, tale of the struggle of Japanese youth, and metaphor for the tragedy that hit Japan in 2011. Combining all of these is not an easy task and could easily result in the chaos, yet this movie succeeded in combining these heavy themes in such a gentle, harmonious, and tender way. It was deservedly awarded numerous prizes in Japan and internationally.… Expand

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keanexApr 9, 2018

I've never seen a movie by this studio, to be honest in terms of Japanese animation I've not seen much, mostly Ghibli. I saw that this was getting huge praise so I had to check it out. I think that the beginning was a bit confusing, but byI've never seen a movie by this studio, to be honest in terms of Japanese animation I've not seen much, mostly Ghibli. I saw that this was getting huge praise so I had to check it out. I think that the beginning was a bit confusing, but by the end I was enamored with the unique tale between two people tied together across time. It was a great movie.… Expand

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LeZeeApr 26, 2017

They're no strangers, yet they've never met.

Probably the most anticipated anime since the final film of Mr. Miyazaki. Because people know what these guys are capable of. This is one per cent sci-fi and 99 per cent fantasy. The concept isThey're no strangers, yet they've never met.

Probably the most anticipated anime since the final film of Mr. Miyazaki. Because people know what these guys are capable of. This is one per cent sci-fi and 99 per cent fantasy. The concept is not new for us. From 'Freaky Friday' to 'The Lake House', even the recent American television film 'The Swap', you will remember a handful of names once you read this film's synopsis. Yet the film was so good, because of how well the theme was utilised.

We all know the technical brilliance of '5 Centimeters Per Second' and the beautiful romance from 'The Garden of Words'. This is an excellent mix of those two. If love either of them, or both, then you will love it as well. But if you ask me, my favourite is still 'The Garden of Words' from this director. I liked this film, enjoyed thoroughly, so liking it less than that means not a bad flick. Surely a film to recommend for anime fans, as well as for animation's (western audience).

The story of two teenagers, one from the rural Japan mountain region and the other one from Tokyo. The plot revolves around a comet that is to pass by very close to the earth. But before that event, the girl is bored with her life, so she dreams of living in a big city and that too as a boy. One day her wish comes true when she wakes up as she swapped bodies, including most of the memories with a boy from Tokyo.

For her, it is to live as she wanted and make use of the opportunity. But for him, it is like a curse, hence becomes rebellious. This thing keeps happening frequently for days and weeks. After some times, realising the phenomena is between two, they make a deal and strict order of Dos and Don'ts while away. All this until the day of comet and everything changes forever. Searching for the truth and the result of it leads to the end of the tale.

❝Treasure the experience. Dreams fade away after you wake up.❞

Unlike Miyazaki, Makot Shinkai's storytelling is quite for the matured audience. It targets adults more than the children. Particularly for not shying away to include naturally occurring events in such situation as the story develops, despite/even though the film revolves around the teens/kids. As for this flick, the concern is not big, but it depends on the nation and its culture you belong to. It is very much acceptable and as the story progress, the best things keep replacing another till the finale. So hooked to it is assured.

The film length was good and so the pace of the narration. Well written screenplay, which was based on the book of the same name. But the director admits the inspiration from the previous flicks with similar themes. They have used the real places of the anime version with fictional names, but most of the Tokyo remains same and they all were awesome.

In many scenes, the camera panning was a treat. Especially the framerate was high, so no jerks, hence very pleasurable visual experience. Like I mentioned earlier, this is a unique film, despite not a original idea. The film proved the Japan is not overshadowed by Hollywood, particularly after the decline of animes in the recent years. It's up to the quality of the product, if so, then those glory days can be brought back for animes. Anyway, now this film holds the record for highest grossed anime.

Apart from technical dominance, the story is also enchanting. If you like romance theme, this will serve you well. A good film for date night. But usually people would skip animation for such occasion and one should not mix up that with anime. Because why I always put apart the anime and animation is, the animes are good at beautiful romance, while its counterpart from the west focus more on comedy and adventure. But the common thing from them is the well explored fantasy theme.

Usually the ends are guessable for a film like this and the same case for this in here. Only as a result of the story, you would know what's coming, but not the frame by frame scenes of it. Yeah, I liked this conclusion, the final lines said might bring you tears in your eyes, romantically, if you are an emotional person. One of the best endings, even though it was clichéd. And the credits start to roll up, while you begin to recall everything you just saw in the last 100 minutes. A must see film, so highly recommended by my side. Now I've to wait for another couple of years for such film.

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Meth-dudeMar 11, 2019

Your Name is a future classic. With breathtaking animation, great acting performances, an interesting and original story, heartfelt moments and a wonderful soundtrack, it is by far one of the best anime movies I've seen.

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SrPepeMar 30, 2020

Una película muy linda y agradable, una trama media rara pero disfrutable, los personajes están buenos y el comienzo es bastante lento.

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TrevorsViewApr 14, 2017

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Gender Equality Film Editing Depiction of Teen Living Direction of Screen Worst Quality: Portrayal of their Deity Your Name. is a heartbreaking love story that feels like exactly the type of story Freaky Friday needed toBest Qualities:

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Portrayal of their Deity

Your Name. is a heartbreaking love story that feels like exactly the type of story Freaky Friday needed to be, with a bit of Groundhog Day mixed in. The sudden plot twists balanced with some really funny moments will make you earn for more, as you quickly become so well acquainted by the two main leads. You do not need to be a fan of anime to be moved to tears by this gorgeous motion picture, this is the type of animated drama that will appeal to all.… Expand

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Dante_QuatreviJan 15, 2017

J'ai vu 5 Centimeters Per Second de Makoto Shinkai

Le buzz de Your Name, son dernier film sorti en 2016 et l'effet médiatique qu'il a généré en France m'a porté à m'intéresser à ce réalisateur. Le "nouveau Miyazaki" sortit de nulle partJ'ai vu 5 Centimeters Per Second de Makoto Shinkai

Le buzz de Your Name, son dernier film sorti en 2016 et l'effet médiatique qu'il a généré en France m'a porté à m'intéresser à ce réalisateur. Le "nouveau Miyazaki" sortit de nulle part alors que les animes sont en général peu médiatisés et réservé à un public de niche, devait être probablement incroyable pour prétendre à sa succession et débouler de la sorte en France. Your Name était magnifique mais pas dénué d'erreurs. J'ai donc vu son deuxième meilleur film 5 Centimeters Per Second qui n'est même pas référencé sur Metacritic (pour le nouveau Miyazaki c'est quand même un comble...). Ce film, scindé en 3 actes, raconte l'histoire d'un garçon, Tataki, pendant trois périodes de sa jeunesse. Au début, il lie une amitié très forte avec une fille Akari avec qui il entretiendra une relation épistolaire très entretenue. Le développement du film raconte alors leur éloignement progressif pour toutes les raisons de la vie pour finir sur une downer-ending. Pour un anime, je me dois de parler de la forme en premier puis nous aborderons le fond. L'animation est magnifique. Celle de Your Name était bluffante et probablement une des meilleures mais on sent déjà cette patte dans 5 Centimeters Per Second pourtant sorti en 2007. C'est une animation généreuse avec beaucoup de plans larges très contemplatifs où on peut perdre nos pensées dans les campagnes et les paysages urbains japonais. Les dessins ne sont pas particulièrement détaillés ou complexes mais sont foisonnant et riches. Petit point négatif pour les personnages qui étaient quand même parfois étrangement dessinés. Globalement on sent vraiment la volonté du réalisateur de montrer le Japon dans tous ses états. Ces deux films presque "carte postale" montrent le territoire nippon de jour, de nuit, au crépuscule, à la ville, à la campagne, à toutes les saisons etc. D'ailleurs les personnages sont relativement peu à l'écran et cela nous donne la sensation que nous regardons nous même ces paysages. Les personnages ne sont en réalité pas très importants dans le film. Une pensée pour la musique tout aussi magnifique et composée pour le film. Les dessins et le montage se synchronisent à la musique et cela donne au film une sincérité bienveillante qui donne envie de plonger dedans. Your Name continuera dans cette lignée. A présent parlons du fond. Je n'ai pas aimé 5 Centimeters per Second.
Le premier chapitre est étonnamment le plus réussi et le plus beau. Les deux suivants ne sont que des prolongements bancales et mal venus qui sont relativement ennuyeux. Je ne comprends vraiment pas comment ce film reçu de si bonnes critiques (peut-être l'animation a bluffé tout le monde). Un film normalement constitué crée de la tension et de l'attachement aux personnages et à son univers pour que nous nous sentions impliqués dans l'histoire et les péripéties. Le dénouement sera le moment où le spectateur sera le plus impliqué. Ici, paradoxalement, je fus charmé pendant la première partie, la deuxième m'ennuya et la dernière était tout simplement mauvaise. J'ai beaucoup aimé l'introduction et je fus particulièrement impressionné par la vitesse à laquelle le film arrive à nous faire comprendre les enjeux et la situation des personnages. Cette relation épistolaire complexe se déroule parfaitement devant nous si bien qu'au bout de 15 minutes, quand les personnages vont se rencontrer, nous sommes aspirés et séduis par ce petit couple que l'on à l'impression d'avoir vu grandir. Les deux autres parties manquent d'enjeux et d'intérêt. Je n'ai toujours pas compris la véritable raison de leur existence. Je comprends que le réalisateur voulait nous décrire l'éloignement et comment la vie sépare deux humains qui avaient créé entre eux quelque chose de magnifique. Mais la manière dont il a essayé de nous faire ressentir cela est juste mauvaise et fade. Je suis particulièrement sensible aux belles histoires d'amour et d'amitié que ce soit dans les jeux vidéo ou au cinéma et j'ai rarement senti qu'une oeuvre était "tire-larme". Mais ici, les deux dernières parties (surtout la troisième) étaient clairement dans ce registre. Je garderai chaudement le souvenir de cette première partie qui est définitivement une petite capsule poétique et douce où le spectateur devient le témoin invisible d'un amour impossible entre deux enfants japonais avec la vie et ses obstacles devant eux. Vous ai-je dit qu'il y avait une lune géante dans le film ? Elle ne sert à rien.

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asenguptaDec 2, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was beautiful, and romantically satisfying. Though I can't help but feel that the "evacuate the town" plot was somehow contrived, I didn't quite believe that it could happen, I was willing to go along to see everyone saved.… Expand

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ArckeyJan 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was very different, that time travel that normal people cannot imagine, in each part of the movie I was like what will happen next, but the one thing is very sad about this movie is there is no single hug in this movie not even between the lead character, thank you for giving me your patience.… Expand

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junlim954Oct 17, 2021

There is a lot to love about Your Name. The stunning visuals, the great soundtrack, its fantastic ending, I could go on. The entire body-swapping concept of this movie makes for some humorous and overall fun moments. However, the conceptThere is a lot to love about Your Name. The stunning visuals, the great soundtrack, its fantastic ending, I could go on. The entire body-swapping concept of this movie makes for some humorous and overall fun moments. However, the concept itself is a little confusing and leaves for more questions. Here is where my main and only problem lies with Your Name, and that is the handful of minor plotholes that are sprinkled throughout the movie.

The main one that is prominent is the romantic development between the female main character, Mitsuha, and the main male character, Taki. A lot of the interactions they have failed to explain the sudden romantic significance that they begin to hold for each other. However, I think this can be glossed over and attributed to their mutual experiences with the whole body-switching fiasco. Either way, to build on this, hyper analyzing this movie will result in a loss of enjoyment. There are a fair number of plotholes, and for a person like me, I don't think that I can just pass over them and give such a high score. To be fair, a movie has only so much runtime, and so many concepts and other rough edges are unable to be fine-tuned in a movie that has to cover as much ground as Your Name.

Regardless, Your Name can be appreciated for what it is from an artistic sense: an absolute masterpiece. The production is some of the best you will ever see, and I truly stand by that statement. It ultimately boils down to what you prefer. If you want a movie that will move you, then watch Your Name. If you are the type to read into details way too often like I am, then Your Name should probably not be your first pick for a movie, but you should still give it a chance, if only for its fantastic artistic presentation.… Expand

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AgentLviJul 9, 2023

Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing

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eThotFeb 4, 2023

There is always the debate between which is better, "Your Name." or "A Silent Voice", but the truth is that they are both beautiful.

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devanshu257Sep 7, 2017

8/10
"Your name" is a visually remarkable tale of boy and girl relationship under influence of the comet however it sometimes feel like overstuffed and too fast, it is emotionally paid off.

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DeanomiteJan 19, 2020

Makoto Shinkai is being touted as the next Miyazaki, after this and Garden of Words it's hard to argue. This is in the top 4 grossing in history in Japan. It's very well made but corny adolescent romance is not really my thing, havingMakoto Shinkai is being touted as the next Miyazaki, after this and Garden of Words it's hard to argue. This is in the top 4 grossing in history in Japan. It's very well made but corny adolescent romance is not really my thing, having heartstrings pulled is not appealing after a certain age (40 in my case).… Expand

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playa0789May 26, 2020

7.5 is the rating that i would give this movie had a good score............

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Nazario08Aug 29, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Saga Das Músicas Blog) Dentro do que é proposto e descrito no filme, conseguimos entender qual é a mensagem a ser passada, mas ainda sim não é explicado se Mitsuha e Taki trocam e corpo ao mesmo tempo, ou o que está causando tais fenômenos. Além disso, nada explica a perda de memória deles, que está diretamente atrelada ao título da obra. Ainda sim é uma ótima opção para quem procura uma história mais original e romantica ao mesmo tempo.… Expand

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Erza_ScarletMar 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was enjoying the movie so much! It's was outstanding! The characters were spectacular and perfect in their own ways. The emotions this movie can you feel is unbelievable! The graphics and animations were spot on and smooth. The characters voices fitted them perfectly! I was loving it so much and hoping the movie would end perfectly with the typical happy ending where they'd remember each other, just to make my night. But of course, in a realistic setting that fitted the characters relationship and personality. However, I reached the ending and I couldn't be any less disappointed. It basically left me on a cliffhanger that I knew would never continue. Very, very slim chance! The fact that the two main characters had finished off the movie seeing each other, passing a few times making my heart drop every time at the chance of the movie ending with them not saying anything at all. BUT they did speak! ENDING IT WITHOUT FINISHING THEIR SENTENCE! And the fact that I knew it was a slim to no chance at all that there'd be a part two made me even more devastated. The two characters saying "Your name is..." and having the view moving towards the sky and ending there made me angry, annoyed, sad and devastated. However, other than that the movie was amazing and 10/10 would highly recommend this movie, that is if you aren't as sensitive about movie endings like I am. It was a great movie and I enjoyed it while it lasted! I hope to see a part two in the future, although it's very unlikely.… Expand

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TVJerryApr 10, 2017

Two high school students change bodies: a boy in Tokyo and a girl in the country. It happens randomly, but they manage to communicate and begin to establish a bond. Even though this import (dubbed in English) is animated, it could have easilyTwo high school students change bodies: a boy in Tokyo and a girl in the country. It happens randomly, but they manage to communicate and begin to establish a bond. Even though this import (dubbed in English) is animated, it could have easily been a live action film. Except for the sci-fi elements, the subject and treatment could be played out with real people, which might have made it more emotionally compelling. This film isn't really about dazzling animation either: The characters aren't rendered with much depth and there's not much visual imagination, except for the landscapes, which are gorgeous. As a matter of fact, there's not a lot about the film that's exceptional. It'll be most appreciated by fans of the novel or Japanese animation.… Expand

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drone41Feb 8, 2018

Movie has an interesting plot, but i found it so predictable and so trivial in the end. Also great animation, but that's all of greatness here.

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Vectis99Oct 18, 2018

A pretty and sort of cute movie. I was notably distracted by the intensely hetero-normative plot-line which I didn't find especially interesting. There was also a vaguely, blindly traditionalist sentiment expressed, especially early on in theA pretty and sort of cute movie. I was notably distracted by the intensely hetero-normative plot-line which I didn't find especially interesting. There was also a vaguely, blindly traditionalist sentiment expressed, especially early on in the film, which left a bad and aggravating taste in my mouth.… Expand

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GoobisJul 8, 2020

Decent story, but bland uninteresting character. The animation is gorgeous, but that doesn't make up for mitsuha and taki being relatively uninteresting. Taki is worse than mitsuha, but they both suffer from boring writing. There are alsoDecent story, but bland uninteresting character. The animation is gorgeous, but that doesn't make up for mitsuha and taki being relatively uninteresting. Taki is worse than mitsuha, but they both suffer from boring writing. There are also some character inconsistency where taki's personality completely changes when in mitsuha's body. He's more of a dud bro when in her body than he is when he's actually himself. Other than that the movie's good. The scene on the mountain is very good which makes me wish they interacted more. Also needless to say the music and animation is phenomenal.… Expand

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IRAQ_LightoFeb 12, 2018

....................overrated............................................................................................

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Eclaire9Apr 6, 2017

I don't understand the hype that this movie got. I expected way too much maybe? But I don't see it as something special or some movie that I would rave about.

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BingoTheOooApr 26, 2020

Your name is a movie about the phenomena of a teenage boy, Taki, and girl, Mitsuha, switching bodies and finding one another. Though this film is visibly beautiful, the concept of switching bodies is made complicated by the overabundance ofYour name is a movie about the phenomena of a teenage boy, Taki, and girl, Mitsuha, switching bodies and finding one another. Though this film is visibly beautiful, the concept of switching bodies is made complicated by the overabundance of body switching and lack of plot motion within some of their “switches”. The art and animation flows beautifully together. There’s plenty detail to look at in any scene. Settings feel complete and alive. If you’re looking for a film to put on as more of a screensaver, this would probably be my first recommendation.

The character depth doesn’t go far beyond Taki being a stereotypical boy and Mitsuha being a stereotypical girl. I felt more intrigued in the lives of Mitsuha’s friends and family than in Mitsuha herself. All other unmentioned characters are simply forgettable with no substance. (Oh, and Ms. Okudera was okay.)

The music is unfitting for many situations it’s placed in. It seemed forced into climactic scenes where music shouldn’t have thrown emotion onto the viewer and would better have been portrayed through visuals alone. It would have been possibly better if there were more orchestral pieces, but instead the soundtrack ends up being an annoyance more than a merit due to feeling shoehorned in.

The conclusion didn’t feel worth the frustrating amount of build-up present throughout the film. I understand that sometimes subtlety is best for a conclusion, but there wasn’t enough of an ending to justify all that the characters have been through for the ending we got.

Your Name ends up being a constant frustrating tease. While the art is astounding, the movie doesn’t feel like a complete package. At its core, it wasn’t fun to watch due to uninteresting main characters and a plot so convoluted it’s hard to comprehend what’s going on at almost any time. Instead it’s just a pretty mess.… Expand

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sebastianaliJan 7, 2020

Vaya película mas mala. Si bien la animación es excelente (de hecho, todos los animes siempre tienen bien este apartado), la trama es confusa, con huecos argumentales y en ocasiones, cliché. Lo que mas me calentó de la película es que terminaVaya película mas mala. Si bien la animación es excelente (de hecho, todos los animes siempre tienen bien este apartado), la trama es confusa, con huecos argumentales y en ocasiones, cliché. Lo que mas me calentó de la película es que termina con el típico final feliz del novio y la novia encontrándose... Pero nunca explican por que sucedieron esas cosas sobrenaturales de los sueños y demás! Por que se cruzan los tiempos?! Nunca lo explican! El 3 se lo tiene bien merecido, por hacerme perder el tiempo.… Expand

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wesseldjSep 6, 2022

Don't understand the high rating, as it is, don't get me wrong, beautifully animated, but there were just so many plotholes to the story that it was difficult to engage yourself into it. Questions like how were they able to switch bodies, andDon't understand the high rating, as it is, don't get me wrong, beautifully animated, but there were just so many plotholes to the story that it was difficult to engage yourself into it. Questions like how were they able to switch bodies, and why they forget their names were all not explained. It just seems like lazy writing to me as some things were set up too coincidently, like how they meet up at the end of the film. Also the comet struck the place twice is also very unlikely and have to suspend your believe too much. The town eventually got wiped out, but is it not like groundhog day that they could try to save the town over and over again, until it works? Just with a romantic plot line just doesn't cut it, and the romantic plot is very thin aswell and wasn't enough to get me invested. Very forgettable storyline.… Expand

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jagxjr15Apr 11, 2017

An overly complex mess with a formulaic ending. There is too much pompous dialog and too much wide-eyed, cloying 'innocence'-mongering, and after all, what is the purpose? Pseudo-profundity in spades, but the characters are one-dimensionalAn overly complex mess with a formulaic ending. There is too much pompous dialog and too much wide-eyed, cloying 'innocence'-mongering, and after all, what is the purpose? Pseudo-profundity in spades, but the characters are one-dimensional and flat just like their animated representations. If you expect to be entertained by this, save your money and stay home or leave the theater feeling cheated. Cartoons used to be fun, but don't expect any laughs or even much content of any kind from this. It's all too self-conscious and too precious for that.… Expand

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antiyournameJun 18, 2017

I don't get it. What does the film descript in the first minutes? The movie is impossible, doesn't have a good humanistic thought as A silent Voice. I don't like this movie at all

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RONSOAug 23, 2018

A really disappointing animation by Shinkai Makoto. I used to love his work like "5 Centimeters Per Second" but this time he created a mass of kitsch. Yes the animation is beautiful but it can't tell the story. "Your Name." is just a badA really disappointing animation by Shinkai Makoto. I used to love his work like "5 Centimeters Per Second" but this time he created a mass of kitsch. Yes the animation is beautiful but it can't tell the story. "Your Name." is just a bad taste anime to entertain the audience, and show how Makoto lost his own vision and style to made a popular popcorn movie (like Michael Bay did). The thing I can't stand the most is how the people keep hyping this movie (even Makoto told people do not go to the theater watch this movie). The main characters are empty. They didn't have a real interaction, I cannot understand why the people think this is emotional. Okay maybe the emotion doesn't really need to be rational but I hardly feel the characters' mind. At the end, the story cannot express any feeling (the music is not suitable for the mood too).

In conclude, the whole anime is disappointing. The reason is not about how bad it is, it's about how Makoto fail to be an artist, and a stylist he could be.… Expand

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danielend378Nov 22, 2019

What is there to praise here? A bunch of tired cliches? Some boring, unoriginal characters? The graphics are neat, but the well-known tired story ruins this for me. And yeah, this is not a 9.0 type of movie.

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