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REVIEW: Grave of the Fireflies DVD

I think that's the point. The author hated himself for what he did, so it's no surprise that the audience doesn't sympathize with him either in Takahata's adaptation.

I'm not sure but is there a Blu Ray release on this film?

Keichitsu0305 wrote:

But, out of curiosity, should I buy this Remastered release or try to track down the earlier releases?

Both? If the picture of the earlier releases is as bad as the screencaptures suggests, then the new release looks significantly better and it should be purchased because the film itself is the whole point of it. The old 2002 CPM collector's edition has a number of extras that might also be worth owning.

^^;

Ingraman wrote:

Keichitsu0305 wrote: But, out of curiosity, should I buy this Remastered release or try to track down the earlier releases? Both? If the picture of the earlier releases is as bad as the screencaptures suggests, then the new release looks significantly better and it should be purchased because the film itself is the whole point of it. The old 2002 CPM collector's edition has a number of extras that might also be worth owning. ^^;

Here's what I would recommend: pick up the current Sentai release because it's the best the film has ever looked, at least over here. If you end up really liking the film and you like watching extras, track down either the ADV or CPM two-disc releases and do some swapping so you'll get the best looking version of the movie with all the extras.

I really think Theron should update this review or insert an edit note regarding the picture quality, because he's (unintentionally) providing misinformation by saying there's no difference.

I really think Theron should update this review or insert an edit note regarding the picture quality, because he's (unintentionally) providing misinformation by saying there's no difference.

[...]I went back and looked at both movies again and have concluded that those pointing out my apparent error were right. The relevant paragraph in the review has been revised accordingly.

Key wrote:

Stark700 wrote: Hmm, so based on its themes and story, would this be one of the movies that will trigger tears into a viewer's eyes similar to Key's works like Clannad: Afterstory, Air, etc? I never got anywhere near as strong an emotional reaction from Grave as from the peak scenes in AS - but then, we're comparing a story which just lays it all out there with one that is finely-tuned for such a purpose.

...to a calculated melodrama built on mewling tragic non-characters (the women I mean, the men are pretty believably developed from what I've seen of Clannad,) meant to sell body pillows and figurines, regardless of artistic passion/integrity (I'm sure there was some and there is a fair amount of quality in the storytelling, but that's not why the show was produced,) or how well it jerks tears or whatever.

The point I am trying to make is that what matters most is execution, not the intent of the production committee.

Shouldn't it also be mentioned that for an authentic viewing experience, that My Neighbor Totoro should be watched afterwards?

GotF is a brilliant film. The only issue I had with it was spoiler[how difficult it was to sympathise with Seita. He fed himself before his sister, and held on to his pride rather than work for his aunt.]

Reminds us of the old Roger Ebert show.