Mirai [Standard Edition]

I love this film it has just the right blend of fantasy whimsy and hard hitting reality.It does not gloss over the struggle of modern parents but depicts it with warmth and wisdom its very relatable!!Also the jumps between past and present are smoothly handled and make sense in the context of the film plus its quite funny in its own quirky and sardonic way i love the mother she can be both angsty bitchy tender and humble and all at the same time!! Brill film all the family loved it and just as an aside i actually quite liked the soundtrack i found it really catchy!!

So good. Japanese animated movies are so much better than american ones these days. My only criticism is that I would have liked it if Mirai no Mirai had a bigger role.

This is well drawn and a pretty good story of which a lot of people can relate to, it does however need the viewer to have a good imagination to follow the daydreams of Kun, Mirai's big brother. Watched it twice so far and will watch it again.

Great

First off I highly recommend this edition over a standard version you get LOADS of extras and at £24 its a bargainThe film follows the experience of being the first child and at a young age getting a sister who takes what they perceive to be their love and attention. Featuring fantastical elements as a learning experience to help him grow.P.S I also recommend the Light Novel (Written by Hosoda) which explains things like the introduction in much greater detail

A film that will make you laugh and cry when you connect the dots of the many stories told throughout and go on a trip through a family tree of history from the perspective of a child. As a long time fan of Hosoda I was expecting the time travel elements to be pushed a little further but it finds a comfortable middle ground between fantasy and slice of life. I felt like it was over too soon as it ended before anything felt truly resolved and I would liked to have spent a little more time with the characters.

A superb effort to portray some of the thoughts and feelings a young child might experience. I think that the film is remarkable in how accurately these experiences and emotions are portrayed. The plot devices used to explore the perspectives of several different characters are rather charming and clever.I certainly came received several insights into my own experiences in life through watching this film. It was somewhat therapeutic in some regards.

The film itself is a beautiful tale of family and childhood. Die hard fans of Hosoda or this film should certainly buy this set before it is sold out (only 1000 available). Lots of extra contents including a CD containing the soundtrack, a book on the making of the film, a poster, and five art cards.