Animated Film

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

I have watched a few movies by this director and have never been disappointed.  It is a Japanese animated film otherwise known as anime, but it is one of the greatest animated films I've ever watched.  I had high hopes after Hildy fell in love with Wolf Children (by the same director) in anime club and even finished it on his own.  Despite it being an anime, it's unique but universally appealing storytelling describe a tale that appears simple but then becomes heartwrenching.  The animation is beautiful and fluid, the voice acting is natural, and the plot is subtle.  This is one of the few movies where I was genuinely surprised and holding my breath.  Salkil you better watch this movie, I'm hesitant to even talk about it to spoil it.  Anime movies are some of the best animated films, and once you're brave enough to explore outside of Studio Ghibli films you will be amazingly surprised.

10/10