![]() But that being said, the movie is not terrible, its just not good. its almost exclusively the game mechanics just put into animated film. One of the main problems, that I found quite novel and surprising, is that it follows the games TOO closely. and don't give me that "it's for kids" crap, kid films can and should have great plots and characters. On that note, the characters are even more flat and boring than i might have expected, with really no one changing throughout the experiences of the story that seemed convincing. also, it has a bunch of sub-plots that go nowhere or actually conclude then proceed to tell you nothing insightful or entertaining about anything, such as the Tortimer sub plot. but when the plot does get going, it has nothing to show for it, and it was not very rewarding anyway. its just aimless and blind events and cameo plugs that add no value and just serve to irritate because of the extent of their uselessness to the story. for the first three quarters of the film, there is no clear plot or conflict. it was based on an open world sandbox-like game that really didn't have a story worth making a movie about, and that really shows. I knew when i discovered this japan-only release movie for one of my favorite games, that the cards were stacked against it. I saw a fan-subbed version, but I hear there is a pretty decent fan-dub in the works. If you like pleasant, slice of life movies, I definitely recommend watching this. The real heart of this movie is the friendship that grows between Ai & Sally, it's touching and relatable. The little fossil-finding adventures they have and the mystery of the message in the bottle might be misinterpreted as the main plot, but I'd call it the sub-plot. By working diligently, helping others, and making friends, over time she starts to feel more at home. ![]() I would say the plot is more about Ai's process of becoming part this new community. This movie plays out more like a series of slice of life moments. Judging her appearance I expected the typical squeaky airhead, but her self-reliant personality was pleasant and relatable! She is a good example for kids, or anyone. It has a feeling of childlike wonder, and it's funny too! At first, I thought I was going to be annoyed by the super-cute main girl, Ai. The animal characters are very simple & cute, and yet somehow they are quite unique and memorable. The CG special effects blend nicely on top of the traditional animation. The backgrounds in the film are simple yet gorgeous, it's actually very refreshing to look at. Sure, it isn't exactly Spirited Away, it feels more like a TV movie, but if you're looking for a pleasant and adorable children's film, this is a lovely option. ![]()
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