When it must tell, it relies on introspective monologues and poetic conversation. When Takao's dreams of being a shoemaker are revealed, it is through watching him sketch feet outside and craft shoes in his room. It is simple, restrained often limited to ordinary conversations between the characters. What makes the dialogue so intriguing is not what it does, but what it doesn't do. Where "The Garden of Words" makes up for its romance, perhaps, is in its dialogue. He could have simply increased the length and have made the story exponentially better as a result. Then again, one could always ask: with only 46 minutes of film, isn't it too much to expect developed characters and relationships? Maybe. While the romance is at least passable, one can't shake off the feeling that more could have been done with the two. And why? The relationship seems platonic until a sudden confession at the very end. Rarely are their feelings for each other actually explored. Sadly, this film doesn't realize its inherent potential. How many films deal with such an age gap, especially with an older female? Very few. It's a premise that holds potential for a compelling story. Concurrently, Yukino feels lost in an adult society where she feels she does not belong. Lost and alienated by his uncertain future and passion for shoemaking. "The Garden of Words" is a short film depicting the romance and relationship between a 15-year-old boy and 27-year-old woman. But if you are awaiting another great story, this is not what you are looking for.
After hitting the anime industry in 2007 with his opus magnum "5 Centimeters Per Second", he quickly established himself as a director with the ability to combine masterful artistic talent with emotional, bittersweet storytelling.ĭoes his latest animation achieve that same ideal? In some ways, it does. Makoto Shinkai is a name that has become increasingly prevalent over the years.
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