'Suzume' is a fantasy action adventure with stunningly beautiful animation. In an age of CGI effects and computer animation, parts of 'Suzume' was still hand-drawn. I have so much respect for the Japanese. The complex events of 'Suzume' looks incredible on screen.
The story revolves around a young girl named Suzume. She has a tragic back story, and so does her aunt who took her in since she was just a child. As a result we root for both characters. One day on her way to school, Suzume meets a mysterious young man named Souta, who asks her if there are any ruins in the area. He is looking for a door.
We soon discover the door he refers to, is no ordinary door, and Souta is no ordinary young man. He is a 'Closer' (not closer as in nearer, but closer as in 'closing things'. In this case, closing doors). Intrigued by his strange request, she follows him to ruins of a resort, where she discovers an unusual door. Fascinated by what she sees when she opens the door, Suzume accidentally removes a keystone in the form of a cat, which turns into a real cat.
Now, she and Souta goes on a mission to find the cat, but not before Souta is cursed into a chair. Yup, a three-legged chair! So, for most of the movie, we follow Suzume and a chair on a weird and wonderful adventure. Gates are opening across Japan, releasing a giant worm which threatens to destroy the city. Only Souta and Suzume can see the chaos and mayhem, and they are desperately trying to stop the worm.
We meet many interesting characters along the way, and also learn so much about each character. This is a very imaginative film young and old can enjoy. Even if the premise sounds a bit complex, the events are well explained and the story is easy enough to follow. I really enjoyed this.
The story revolves around a young girl named Suzume. She has a tragic back story, and so does her aunt who took her in since she was just a child. As a result we root for both characters. One day on her way to school, Suzume meets a mysterious young man named Souta, who asks her if there are any ruins in the area. He is looking for a door.
We soon discover the door he refers to, is no ordinary door, and Souta is no ordinary young man. He is a 'Closer' (not closer as in nearer, but closer as in 'closing things'. In this case, closing doors). Intrigued by his strange request, she follows him to ruins of a resort, where she discovers an unusual door. Fascinated by what she sees when she opens the door, Suzume accidentally removes a keystone in the form of a cat, which turns into a real cat.
Now, she and Souta goes on a mission to find the cat, but not before Souta is cursed into a chair. Yup, a three-legged chair! So, for most of the movie, we follow Suzume and a chair on a weird and wonderful adventure. Gates are opening across Japan, releasing a giant worm which threatens to destroy the city. Only Souta and Suzume can see the chaos and mayhem, and they are desperately trying to stop the worm.
We meet many interesting characters along the way, and also learn so much about each character. This is a very imaginative film young and old can enjoy. Even if the premise sounds a bit complex, the events are well explained and the story is easy enough to follow. I really enjoyed this.
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