Millennium Actress
Animation • PG • 2002 • 1 hr 27 min
Starring
Miyoko Shoji, Mami Koyama, Fumiko Orikasa, Showko Tsuda, Shozo Iizuka
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One of my favorites! The visuals of this movie are amazing. I recommend everyone to watch it.
Great atmosphere and story. Seems disjointed at first but all comes together really beautifully.
It has an unusual format in story telling, but that's not surprising since it's Satoshi Kon after all. It did the job. Kon fans will like it
Above all, beautiful. Story quite moving, but structure - while creative & interesting - makes it feel aimless at times. Great ending.
Time, space, fiction, and reality keep stumbling over each other. All of them weaving together to create a unique and wonderful experience.
Another superb entry in Kon's tragically abbreviated body of work. Like the characters, you'll find yourself swept up in the story!
Stunning Animation and a story that blurs the lines of the protagonists memories. Emotionally honest and inspiring.
Even in the context of ordinary human life, animation has boundless potential that live action can't emulate. Exhibit A: Millennium Actress.
Dark and complex story presented in an anyme style.
Cleverly weaves past and present. The story of her life and career is moving and unexpectedly engaging.
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