The Red Turtle

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Shipwrecked on a deserted island, a lone man struggles to find his place in this new world. The basics for survival are abundant yet frustratingly out of reach, and danger lurks in the smallest of crevices; every isolated grotto is also a potential grave. The man cleverly uses the forest’s resources to support his raft-making efforts, but his every escape attempt is thwarted by an enormous sea turtle who seems intent on having him stay. Enraged, he attacks the turtle, intent on killing it. What happens next is the beginning of a new chapter in the man’s life, one that will instruct him in the ways of companionship and lead him to understand that nature must take its course.

 

[Lencho01]

Review... http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2016/09...d-turtle-is-a-vibrant-exploration-of-kindness

 

[Kane52630]

My review

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Absolutely incredible on all levels. It's a almost no dialogue animated movie by Studio Ghibli about a man who was shipwrecked trying to survive. To put it simply this is a "what if" Hayao Miyazaki made Cast Away and it's just as amazing as it sounds. While it's not directed by Miyazaki, it certainly has all the trappings of him. This movie is a prime reason why traditional 2D animation still matter today. The designs of the characters is simple yet complex and that goes the same for the backgrounds. It's the very essence of moving paintings. This for me is very reminiscent of L'Illusionniste which shares the same emotional impact I got from it. Overall, I really can't name a single negative thing about this, it's just that damn perfect and needs to be seen by everyone.

10/10

It's for sure in my top 10 this year.