Yashiro_

After rewatching this film, I can agree with most reviewers here that it does captivate you but has its flaws. I really don't understand the American female protagonist. She annoys me to no end. There was not a single scene of hers that I could not dislike. Everything from her voice, character design, and plot contribution; all of her ruined so much. It was like a "walking 1 step forward, 2 steps back" movie because I would be enjoying each minute until this random American teen gets on the screen spewing the corniest lines possible. How old was she anyway? She seemed to be a high schooler but I might've missed her age and yet she has a crush on a 12 yr old boy she's never met. He doesn't know one thing about her but the 'happy ending' is them being together and ruling Japan together. Like, what? And in her class as an exchange student she's somehow the smart, brave hero who knows everything. Give me a break. If new character wasn't in this, I would have fully enjoyed this film. Even though it wasn't as funny as fantastic Mr Fox, it had its own special charm. Minus the Humpty Dumpty lookin American.