Review by princesszandra

I was blown away by this film when I saw it for the first time. I know that a movie about a teenaged girl's issues with love, family, and her writing efforts doesn't appeal to everyone, especially since it is not action-packed in any way. But to me, it rang true. It reminded me a lot of myself, so I was easily absorbed by the movie's characters and plot.

Shizuku is the star of this movie: she's a 14-or-so year old girl living in Tokyo. The story revolves around her and her experiences with school, boys, writing, and reading (the latter two are her favorite past times). I can't say too much without giving away the plot, but it is magical the way Shizuku grows throughout the length of the movie. She learns to develop her talents and understand her relationships with others. It is a great story with great music and animation.

I loved this film. It is one of the best I've ever seen. I recommend it, although not everyone would enjoy it's simple whimsey.