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The Garden of Words

Makoto Shinkai (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,657 ratings
IMDb7.4/10.0
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Genre Anime & Manga
Format Dolby, Widescreen, Subtitled, NTSC
Contributor Makoto Shinkai
Language English, Japanese
Runtime 45 minutes
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I really like this anime/film. The cinematography is amazing! it definitely one of the best I've ever seen, ever. The story is very well put together, even though the film is a bit short, 46 minutes to be exact. I really don't think this film is about a romantic love, but just about love. It's about having someone there for you that you could connect with, in a emotion and real level, but not in a romantic way. I love how the rain represents their feelings and it also represents love, because love will always be there, even when you push it away. The english dub is very well done, it does have a couple of parts where the lipsync was a little off, but nothing bad, nothing that would distract you from the film. The music is amazing, and it fit's the mood of the film perfectly. So, like I said before, I don't think this film is about love in a romantic way, but love in the sense of companionship. Overall, I really think it's a great anime/film and I really recommend it.
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  • DV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guilty on three counts of perfection.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013
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    I must say, while I expected something great out of Makoto Shinkai, I did not expect what was given to me in the form of The Garden of Words.

    Guilty Count #1: VISUALS

    To this date, I have never, NEVER, seen an animated film with such flawlessness in the visuals. Reflections in windows or off the water were spectacular. There are some very beautiful scenes that definitely contribute positively to the story. I dare anyone to count the number of definable, individual leaves present on a single video still of the garden.

    Guilty Count #2: STORY/PACING

    Shinkai has found his niche in storytelling. He does a wonderful job with his focus on human emotions and relationship interactions. In my opinion, this is the FIRST time he has gotten the perfect pacing on a story. He has made many worthy attempts in the past, but this one takes the cake. Also, after the credits, he leaves you with enough to keep you from hanging endlessly off a cliff. I was very worried that would be the case, but I was pleasantly surprised with the end.

    Guilty Count #3: VOICE ACTING

    I cannot believe the quality of the English voice acting in The Garden of Words. It is outstanding beyond my wildest imaginations. The raw emotion can be felt in some scenes; it is shocking, dramatic, and immediately gets your attention. Never have I ever seen such great quality in voice acting before.

    OVERALL

    I like all of Shinkais' works, so I may be biased. When it comes down to it though, this would have to be my absolute favorite by him. I cannot wait to see another feature length from him. The only downside is that The Garden of Words is 45 minutes. I think it is perfect for the pacing, but I cannot blame others for wanting more out of the story. For $9, I would definitely recommend purchasing it before it goes up. It is a worthy buy for Shinkai lovers.

    If you have never seen a Shinkai film before, I would recommend starting with The Place Promised In Our Early Days. If you start with The Garden of Words, I feel that it would set the bar far too high.
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  • Mathew A. Shember
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful work.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2018
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    My introduction to Makoto Shinkai's works was through his wonderful film "Your Name" I had to see the rest of his work. I was intrigued by the picture of the rainy garden and Takao measuring Yukino's foot.

    One thing I really like from his work; his backgrounds. They are practically pictures. The rain drops hitting the pond look quite real. Just watching the garden shots and city shots are worth the time alone.

    I found the story moving. Takao is a new high school student who lives a lonely existence dreaming of making shoes. He is truly alone. His mother (seen once in a background scene) appears to be an unhappy alcoholic who spends much time away from home. His brother moves out. Not really fitting in with the "normal" expectations; he likes to cut morning classes on rainy days sit in an arbor and sketch shoe designs. How he becomes attracted to shoe design is both touching and sad. It's not clearly defined; it's what I interpreted. In the arbor is a young woman. Obviously older as she is drinking beer and eating chocolate. Never mind the fact it's morning. She is another lonely person and carries pain. Hidden but I perceived it. They start talking to each other and over time start an unusual relationship. He has a crush and over time I noticed the beer consumption drops and she starts eating better.

    You almost wish they could be together. But the age difference makes this impossible. There is a final show down which is bitter sweet.

    Do watch the scenes through the credits.

    The disk also includes interviews, the usual trailers, a story board example, and an English commentary.

    What to watch next?
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  • T. Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, almost definitive example of a top-notch animated film.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2016
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    It's been quite awhile since I've seen a visual masterpiece such as this! Even as the opening credits were on the screen I was blown away by the visuals. I don't care if it was hand-drawn or computer generated ( I couldn't quite tell) but the visuals were mouth-dropping. Simply gorgeous.

    Yes, you could say that this is a love story of sorts, and I understand some reviewers hated the ending. I put it this way...if you're used to watching TV anime with high episode counts (Naruto, DB, Bleach, etc.), this might not be for you. My question is, was the story told well enough in the time provided? My answer: HELL YES.

    In my honest opinion, if you've experienced real/true love and heartbreak or rejection in your life you will probably understand exactly why this story ended the way it did. But make sure you keep watching past the end credits-there's a bit more story.

    I also enjoyed hearing English voice talent I haven't heard before and I think the main characters actors knocked it OUT THE BOX, especially Maggie Flecknoe. When the film was at it's climax, I'm not ashamed to say that a tear or two did roll down my cheek and I got a rush of goosebumps. And THAT'S what great movies do. They move you.

    So, in conclusion, if this is your thing, you can't go wrong with this title. The cinematography is breathtaking, English dub was very well-done, stunning visuals and the musical score was spellbinding.
    I wanted to give this a 9 or 9.5 but I simply can't find a single flaw to warrant it. It's simply a masterpiece.
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  • Jack Box
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another top-ranking Japanese music.
    Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2024
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    A touching story, brought to life with an inspiring soundtrack. A great purchase!
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  • Boniek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente película
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 23, 2024
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    Uno de los mejores trabajos de animación que he visto. Su atención al detalle es alucinante.
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  • Tonk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edición sencilla a precio ajustado
    Reviewed in Spain on August 13, 2015
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    La película es maravillosa, que no os eche para atrás la duración. Visualmente es arrebatadora, y la historia que cuenta es estupenda.

    El blu-ray es una reedición que solo trae el disco con la película, y caratula reversible. Tiene varios extras, como una entrevista con el director y un storyboard. La imagen y el sonido son estupendos.

    Muy recomendable (en el momento de escribir esto cuesta 8 euros solo).
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  • Mike Burger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kunstwerk
    Reviewed in Germany on June 22, 2015
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    Nein, keine schwache Story! Sie ist schlicht, beschränkt sich auf das Wesentliche - aber sie ist voller Kraft, gleichermaßen feinfühlig und tiefblickend zugleich. Zusammen mit den phantastischen Bildern ein durch und durch poetisches Gesamtkunstwerk. Qualität vor Quantität. Erwachsen!
    „Garden of Words“ lässt keinen weiteren Handlungsstrang zu – der wäre fehl am Platz. (Anm.: Mehr Menge an Film fürs Geld ist garnicht wirklich notwendig!)
    Wir nehmen etwa eine dreiviertel Stunde teil an den Gedanken und einer entstehenden Sehnsucht der beiden ungleichen Protagonisten. Was sie bewegt, und wie der jeweils Eine immer mehr Teil im Leben des Anderen wird. Während die Motivation vom Oberschüler Takao gleich von Anfang an bekannt wird, erschließt sich das ergangene Schicksal von Fräulein Yukari sowohl Takao als auch uns erst im Laufe der Geschichte.
    In gleichem Atemzug beobachten wir dabei im Wasser hängende Äste, Lichtspiele in den Blättern, oder aus den Regenrinnen verblasenden Starkregen. Glitzerndes Sonnenlicht, frühabendliche lange Schatten und Regen wechseln sich ab. Das hektisches Stadt- und Bahnsteigleben wirkt so realistisch und plastisch, der Einsatz und die Perspektiven allerdings lassen es surrealistisch wirken. Die wunderschöne Darstellung des traumhaften „Shinjuku Gyoen“-Park in Tokio erinnert trotz anderem Zeichenstil an die Lichteffekte der Impressionisten. In selbigen Garten möchte man als Zuseher auch unentwegt entfliehen. Die dezente Filmmusik setzt in den richtigen Momenten aus, um den Naturgeräuschen ihre Stimmung zu lassen.
    Von den im Film vorkommenden Real-Plätzen finden man im Internet viele Photo vs. Szenenbild-Vergleiche, die einen mit offenem Mund stehen lassen, denn man muss schon genauer hinschauen, um Photo vom gemalten Szenenbild zu unterscheiden.
    An der Übersetzung und den ansonsten glaubwürdigen Synchronstimmen mag es vielleicht liegen, dass mir persönlich die Schlussszene nicht so gut gefällt, wie der Rest des Gesamtkunstwerks, tut dem Ganzen aber keinen Abbruch. Yukaris japanische Synchronstimme, Kana Hanazawa, wird wohl auch nicht ohne weiteres zu kopieren sein. Wunderschöner, kraftvoller Film.
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  • Justin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chef d’œuvre qui évoque des émotions profondes
    Reviewed in France on March 7, 2014
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    Un film touchant et unique, « The Garden of Words » déborde d’inspiration avec son histoire douce et son animation très réussis. C’est une histoire d’amour, mais dans un sens très japonais (dans le sens de ‘koi,’ ou sentiment de peine et solitude, et non de ‘ai,’ ou sentiment d’amour générique). J’ai eu l’impression d’une allure similaire mais plus mature que celle de « 5 cm par seconde. » Comme ce dernier, le film me laisse avec un sentiment de vide, comme si quelque chose me manque ou plutôt que j’aspire à quelque chose ou à quelqu’un toujours inconnue. Bref c’est cette évocation d’émotions qui me mène à adorer ce film, et je le recommande fortement aux fans d’anime japonaise et surtout à ceux et celles qui apprécient les petites nuances de la vie sur lesquelles peut s’établir un amour puissant.

    L’édition collector comporte le blu-ray, le dvd et un petit livret détaillant les personnages ainsi que quelques membres du staff tout emballé dans un beau coffret d’artwork. Il y a toutefois une petite bêtise dans le livret : les photos de Hata Motohiro (chanteur de l’ending theme) et d’Irino Miyu (voix japonaise de Takao) sont inversées. Mais ce n’est pas grave quand la qualité en général est si haute!
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