| | Posted by : Himitsu 
Posted on : 2007-09-07  
Though it didn't leave a lingering impression like Makoto Shinkai's other works (The Promised Place, Hoshi no Koe), Byousoku 5cm is by far the most beautiful work, ever. Good luck to any other producer, it will be hard to live up to Makoto Shinkai's work. The colours, the tone, the animation was unbelievably superb. You will definitely be at awe of the superior visuals, literally each frame was a masterpiece.
I love how Makoto Shinkai puts so much emotion into each setting and character, without even inputting sound, voice, or even music. The beauty in the colours, the smooth movements on screen say so much, it's like poetry.
The three short stories all pertain to relationship at a distance, all three were great works, but I favoured the first one because I felt that it sprang out a variety of strong emotions. It wasn't only just the one feeling of yearning for the other, there were moments of utter joy. To put it simply, it was very cute.
Byousoku 5cm would still be a masterpiece without even taking note of the music, but the score itself is masterful. The tinkering notes blend in amorously to each event.
Makoto Shinkai's works are so strong in emotional expression, he always sends out powerful messages without a complex storyline. Though Byousoku 5cm itself might leave you unsatisfied and lethargic, this is no doubt something you'll have to watch, he directs titles in a style you will not see anywhere else. Also, as I can't emphasize enough, Byousoku 5cm has THE BEST VISUALS THAT I'VE EVER SEEN. | |
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