Suzume
Directed by Makoto ShinkaiSuzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzume embarks on a journey to set things right.
Cast of Suzume
Suzume Ratings & Reviews
- rg9400November 1, 2024The animation, as expected, is phenomenal. I found the first half very entertaining with a quick pace. The second half comes to a screeching halt, and I didn't enjoy this section as much. Though I think Shinkai has been reusing certain tropes in his last few movies, I think this tackles a different theme, and the very ending does a good job of driving it all home. Because it tried to approach his focus on nature in a different way, I appreciate it as it serves as sort of a culmination of iterations of him trying to find the perfect messaging.
- Chris CurtisJuly 7, 2025Phenomenal animation and a really intriguing story help elevate this movie over so many others these days. The voice acting is great and despite a bit of a slow-down in the second half, things generally move along pretty quickly. While this doesn't quite reach the level of "Your Name", it's another excellent movie from Makoto Shinkai, who has quickly become one of my favorite anime directors.
- James KearneyDecember 2, 2024A surprisingly good emotional film.
