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Bubble
バブル
2022 101 min Japan PG 12+
★6.4
Animation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Director: Tetsurô Araki
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Description
In an abandoned Tokyo overrun by bubbles and gravitational abnormalities, one gifted young man has a fateful meeting with a mysterious girl.
Starring
Jun Shison
Actor
Riria.
Actor
Mamoru Miyano
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Bubble is widely celebrated for its breathtaking, fluid animation and stunning parkour sequences that showcase the studio's technical mastery. While the aesthetic experience is consistently praised, the film is hampered by a thin, underdeveloped narrative that struggles to provide sufficient emotional depth or meaningful world-building.
| Production | The fluid, high-detail animation and dynamic antigravity parkour sequences showcase the technical excellence of the production team. | |
| Score | The film features a beautiful, integrated musical score that serves as a standout element of the overall experience. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative, a loose reimagining of 'The Little Mermaid,' is criticized for being shallow and lacking sufficient emotional development. | |
| Theme | The world-building suffers from unclear internal logic and empty character motivations, leaving the setting feeling underutilized. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's value are divided: some view it as a visually captivating treat that succeeds on aesthetics alone, while others find the lack of narrative substance makes the experience feel hollow. |