![]() ![]() 135 minutes doesn't seem too long for a film in hindsight, but the way this story plays out will probably make some audiences impatient. Alexa Demie, Kelin Harrison Jr., and Renée Elise Goldsberry are all terrific as well, but there was just something I couldn't put my finger on when watching Waves unfold. Playing sort of the backbone of this family, her character has a lot on her shoulders and there are a few scenes where she absolutely steals the show. I believe he will be recognized for awards this coming season, but I would like to mention Taylor Russell as well. Brown has deliver an amazing performance, and his work here is nothing short of that word. From the way the camera spins to tell a story or frames things perfectly for an aspect ratio change, I would be shocked if Daniels isn't talked about for his work here. On top of the stellar writing and direction, the cinematography by Drew Daniels, who happens to have worked with this director for years, is out of this world. Written and directed by Trey Edward Shultz (It Comes at Night, Krisha), he very carefully crafts this story in a way that feels true to life, while also having levity in times of crisis or grief. ![]() This movie moved me to tears in ways that I never thought it would. I was incredibly invested in the set-up for this film and all of the characters in it, so when a certain moment occurs, I was floored. For this reason alone, I'll simply say that Waves is a film about a relationship and a family who slowly falls apart in unexpected ways. I will start off and say that I'm going to keep the premise very brief, because it's the type of film that consistently surprises its audience, becoming a completely different film by the end. Here's why, even though it may be a tough pill to swallow at times, you should absolutely be seeking it out. Waves is one of their latest films to be produced and will hit theatres this November. Each year, they seem to be building a bigger catalogue of movies. Their endless devotion to finding original and exciting projects has always been an admiration of mine. The ‘fathers’ of Ghibli were looking to develop successors in the early and mid 1990s and they had Tomomi Mochizuki in to direct Ocean Waves, and I recently learnt that other studios were involved in the actual production too.ĭefinitely worth a look for completionists perhaps, or maybe folks interested in 1990s Japan as there’s a bit of slice of life detail too.I've said this before, but I will also never be tired of saying it A24 is easily the best studio out there today, in terms of releasing quality content. I guess it is in a way, since fewer people tend to mention it and I don’t believe it’s had a dub just yet. Having said all that, Ocean Waves is by no means a poor film and many folks regard it as an underappreciated part of the Ghibli catalogue. Sure, it’s a story about teens and the things that hold them back from being honest… but still, I didn’t end up seeing her as someone Taku or Yutaka should have fallen for. Usually that’s enough for me to really enjoy an animated work on at least some levels but I can’t help but think of Rikako as a villain in most ways, which marred my enjoyment. Ocean Waves is a teen romance with a love triangle, which is where much of the drama comes from, though there are a few comedic moments too (like the bathtub-as-bed offer).Ĭompared to other Ghibli films it’s perhaps a little slight, being a bit shorter (as most TV movies are) and having a fairly narrow focus in terms of its story, but it’s still quite lovely visually. ![]()
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