Wade

Having binged on Studio Ghibli flicks over the past few years from time to time, I'd wager I find it very hard to exact pleasure from most animated endeavors due to the bar that has been set by perennial favorites like Spirited Away, for instance. I came away finding Wade to be quite a rewarding watch, finding myself being drawn to their post-apocalyptic setting and being stimulated enough from a viewer's perspective in terms of having plenty to analyse and unwrap. The creators have surely put in the hard yards and having learnt that the visuals have been hand-drawn from another comment, my admiration for this effort has only grown.

While the movie is short, it leaves you craving for more and I hope that through some kind of contrivance we can get a spin-off or sequel or basically an extension of this story in any form. We see some very poetic moments which I'd refrain from spoiling. The best thing really is the interesting animation though. It clearly lends some inspiration from Japanese anime production but the makers have added their own distinct flavor to it. The setting is really gorgeous and moody. Loved it and will recommend it to my friends and anyone looking for an experience.

I've been to many a sojourn to India owing to my spiritual inclinations and in particular, have visited Kolkata. While I wasn't impressed by the civic sense prevalent there and found the administration to be too lackadaisical in their preservation of the rustic infrastructure that forms part of the charm of this city, this movie puts forth an incredible effort towards not just showcasing the charm of the city, but reinventing it even in the face of devastation and a catatonic aftermath. This is a highly recommended watch and big ups to the makers! Will not divulge anything about the story for fear of spoiling it as I've been guilty of doing in the past when I am too exalted. Just give it a go, fellas..

Gather round and turn up the volume. This piece of visual delight will take you through an eerie journey into our likely future, and packs enough of a punch to blow your pants off several times, in a span of just 11 minutes.

I was fascinated by the setting and the work they've put into it is quite evident. If you're someone who watches Studio Ghibli, you'd see they draw their inspiration for the animation style but add their own distinct spin to it. Some of the things that transpire are visual metaphors for, based on my personal opinion, the cycle of life and death. Good watch.