Garden of Words is simply gorgeous to look at. Scenes that were outsourced to non- Japanese animation studio do suffer from sub standard quality but they were few in far in between that you don't mind them at all. The lingering shots of raindrops, maple leaves caressing a pond and other breathtaking shots were otherwise done with superb animation and cinematography that you can't help but fall in love with Japan again.
Though most of the setting take place in Shinjuku Park and it it a small short film, the emotional depth is expansive and engaging.
Tackling a forbidden romance between a shoemaking aspiring 15-year old boy and his 27- year old literature teacher, this could have turned dark and disturbing if not for Shinkai's expert direction. He focused more on the developing inner thoughts, feelings and non- judgmental in depicting the repercussion of such relationship.
Honest, caring and gentle - Garden of Words is simply a delight to experience. His latest anime has convinced me that Makoto Shinkai is more comparable to the great Takahata Isao, the anime maestro who is the soul and conscience of Studio Ghibli.
Though most of the setting take place in Shinjuku Park and it it a small short film, the emotional depth is expansive and engaging.
Tackling a forbidden romance between a shoemaking aspiring 15-year old boy and his 27- year old literature teacher, this could have turned dark and disturbing if not for Shinkai's expert direction. He focused more on the developing inner thoughts, feelings and non- judgmental in depicting the repercussion of such relationship.
Honest, caring and gentle - Garden of Words is simply a delight to experience. His latest anime has convinced me that Makoto Shinkai is more comparable to the great Takahata Isao, the anime maestro who is the soul and conscience of Studio Ghibli.