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Cinema AnimeSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Part One. Watercolor Meets Da Vinci: Radical Art Collides.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a standout film that combines bold, experimental visuals with a universal story about the bond between parents and children. The film’s creative use of watercolor effects and Da Vinci-inspired sketches is especially impressive for a big-budget production, offering viewers a fresh visual experience. The story focuses on the simple but powerful theme of fathers and sons, a hallmark of Lord and Miller’s work, and delivers a more complete coming-of-age story from the parents’ perspective. The film’s answer to the idea of 'making your own story' is both surprising and inspiring, reinventing the Spider-Man narrative in a new way. -
Movie AmericaLive-Action “How to Train Your Dragon (2025)”: When the Dream of Flying Finally Felt Real
The movie marks the first live-action version of DreamWorks Animation's hit series. Dean DeBlois, who directed all three animated movies, returned for the live-action version. He was hesitant at first, but his love for the series convinced him to take on the challenge. The most exciting part of the film is watching Hiccup and Toothless fly together. Filmed in Scotland and Finland, these scenes feel more real and lighter than anything in the animated movies. When they shoot out of the sea and glide through the clouds, it’s as thrilling as a roller coaster. -
Cinema AnimeInside Out 2: Sequel to Pixar’s highest-grossing series.
Pixar's Inside Out 2 is a massive hit, setting the studio's all-time box office record. The film's success is rooted in its insightful depiction of adolescence through relatable characters and themes, resonating deeply with audiences. The theme is fascinating. Riley grows up and enters adolescence, a transition the film illustrates through her experiences with ice hockey. The rush of skating across the ice mirrors the emotional ups and downs of puberty. The new character, Worry, is particularly memorable, evoking memories of times spent overthinking and hesitating. The visuals are vibrant and beautiful. The music builds upon the first film's strengths while also evolving. The message that 'It's okay not to be perfect' really resonates. -
Cinema AnimeYour Name: This is the work that brought director Makoto Shinkai worldwide fame.
Among Makoto Shinkai's works, which often feature tragic love stories, this film concludes with a happy ending, leaving the viewer with a sense of happiness. The promotional video led me to expect a gender-swap romantic comedy, but the film turned out to be a heartfelt coming-of-age love story. Still, it features the beautiful backgrounds Shinkai is known for, from rural scenery to city skyscrapers, pulling viewers into his world. As a result, this is a film crafted to appeal to a broad audience in the best sense, one that anyone can find moving and enjoyable. -

Movie German AmericaThe Book Thief: “In a world where words had been lost, the girl encountered a book and gained the strength to live.”
The title refers to book thieves. As Nazi Germany headed toward war, it banned the free reading of books and forced citizens to burn large quantities of books in public squares. Liesel carefully hides and brings home one of the books that survived the fire. I am moved by her desperate efforts to protect it, despite her weakness. -

United Kingdom Movie28 Years Later, The Boy Can Change Overnight.
The movie "28 Years Later" was enjoyable even without having seen the previous films, and as the various posters suggest, it was a movie with many facets. If you were expecting pure zombie panic, you might have been disappointed, but that's because this movie is more than just a horror film. -
Cinema AnimeWeathering with You: “Weathering with You: As usual, I watched the world of Director Shinkai.”
There are various points to criticize, but the combination of weather fantasy and coming-of-age movie worked well, resulting in a remarkable animated film. -
Movie AmericaPercy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Deleted: Percy’s adventures continue.
Is it a great adventure in an unknown world? The scale is too large, but it lacks power. The monsters that appear as enemies are attractive. It was the second film in a long line of large fantasy films based on myths and fairy tales, and it was a common failure.

