8.6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.5 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
On the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his four-year-old sister Setsuko are orphaned after their mother is killed during an air-raid by American forces in Kobe, Japan. After having a falling-out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency funds and rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko must struggle to survive their hardships as well as those of their country, which is on the losing end of the war.
Starring: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Tadashi NakamuraForeign | 100% |
Anime | 83% |
Drama | 12% |
History | 3% |
War | 2% |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (locked)
Movie | 5.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.5 |
One of the most heartbreaking war films ever made (animated or otherwise), Grave of the Fireflies is a masterpiece by acclaimed anime director Isao Takahata (Only Yesterday, My Neighbors the Yamadas). The filmmaking explores the harsh experiences of Japanese citizens during WWII and the struggles between a young boy and sister as the pair attempt to survive (with harsh living conditions such as imbalanced food rations). The story builds to a conclusion that is powerful and difficult to watch. Viewers are strongly encouraged to seek out this masterful film and explore it's themes. (As an interesting bit of cinema trivia, Grave of the Fireflies first screened in Japanese cinemas as part of a double feature alongside My Neighbor Totoro: with Totoro following the film as a way to bring joy to audiences after experiencing such a heart-wrenching war film).
A masterpiece of cinema. An essential.
For more information on the film please refer to the full length review by my Blu-ray.com colleague Jeffrey Kauffman.
For more information on the presentation please refer to the original review by my Blu-ray.com colleague Jeffrey Kauffman.
For more information on the presentation please refer to the original review by my Blu-ray.com colleague Jeffrey Kauffman.
NEW to the release is a limited edition steelbook with deluxe packaging. Steelbook collectors will absolutely want to add this stunning release to their Ghibli library. The release includes remarkable art on the front (and the back) and a vivid red color-scheme on the front. The steelbook is matte and while high-gloss is always preferable, it is a nice print quality with good quality resolution for the art work. The inside of the package also includes a collectible art card.
For more information on the extras please refer to the original review by my Blu-ray.com colleague Jeffrey Kauffman.
Grave of the Fireflies is a masterpiece. There is something profound about the simplicity and the complexity of the filmmaking and the unique balance of filmmaking styles at hand. Takahata is remarkably gifted. The direction is exquisite and there is no missed opportunity in the film. An essential film deserves an essential edition and the collectors edition steelbook is the best release stateside to date. The packaging is stunning in hand and it makes this edition well worth a pick up. Highly recommended.
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