Whisper of the Heart

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PJ C Ghibli gold. As always, Japanese audio with English subtitles is a treat. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review izzy such an underrated ghibli film, cute story with a puppy love kinda feel to it. so nostalgic. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Derek G Hands down one of my favorite movies of all time! So glad I was able to see this on the big screen this year for Ghibli fest! I love them showing the less well known Ghibli movies this year! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Jamie D Ah!~ Whisper of the Heart live action was truly a dream come true if I’ve ever lived long enough to see one!🫶🏽 The story stayed true to the original movie w/ uttermost flattery to the all characters as you remembered them The cast chosen both young & adult versions were breathtaking to watch :) Out of all the Studio Ghibli films to get a live action I’m so happy it was whisper of the heart b/c it isn’t a westernized Lovie Dovie romance but a satisfying episodic tale of individual self growth w/ innocence of finding love in the process of living a dream driven life (//_^) Now for my unbiased opinion of the film it's a very captivating story, cute characters, rich imaginative scenes, delightful performances and a heartfelt message!! Giving it a solid 10/10..!!🙌🏾😁 P.s Fingers crossed that they'll make more live action adaptation films from the other iconic Studio Ghibli masterpieces! :) Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Stephen C Successful anime movie in 1 hour and 51 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Japanese and English audio versions with English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/01/25 Full Review Chris Martin A WHISPER OF THE HEART Animation/Visuals – 84.7% The animation wasn’t the strongest among Studio Ghibli films, especially when it comes to character design, but considering it was made in the 1990s, it still looked good. Most of the backgrounds were beautiful and really captured the peaceful charm of everyday life. There was one background that didn’t look realistic and seemed a bit off, but the rest were magnificent and brought the world to life in a gentle and nostalgic way. Characters – 94.2% The characters felt true to life and deeply relatable. Shizuku and Seiji had a connection that was both genuine and inspiring. Their dynamic wasn’t overly dramatic but instead felt honest and hopeful. I saw myself in Shizuku and that made the story hit even closer to home. The side characters added so much warmth and made everything feel more real. Every choice the characters made felt grounded and meaningful. Storyline – 91.8% The story was simple but powerful. It wasn’t just about romance, it was about discovering who you are and finding the courage to chase what you love. It slowly drew me in and by the time it focused on Shizuku’s journey, I was completely immersed. The added stories like the Baron and the grandfather’s tale gave the film even more heart and depth. There were also moments of light humor that made it feel even more comforting and relatable. Music – 100% The music was absolutely beautiful. Using Country Roads as a recurring theme was such a brilliant touch. It brought emotion and warmth to the scenes and made the story feel even more personal. I loved it so much I would listen to it outside the movie. The music helped carry the message of the film in such a heartfelt way and I couldn’t ask for more. Total Average – 92.7% In Stars - 4.6/5 Final Thoughts Whisper of the Heart is one of those rare films that stays with you. I didn’t appreciate it much when I was younger, but watching it again at 18 made me see just how beautiful and inspiring it really is. The characters felt real, the story was full of heart, and the music was unforgettable. It’s more than just a romance. It’s a quiet encouragement to keep dreaming. I’m really glad I gave it another chance. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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