Author Topic: 5 Centimeters Per Second (Read 7887 times)

Tatsujin · « **on:** October 04, 2009, 06:18:09 AM »

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Episodes: Movie
Creators: Shinkai Makoto, Nishimura Takayo, Tenmon, CoMix Wave
Genre: Daily Life, Romance, School Life, Tragedy
Description: A movie consisting of three parts, basically telling the story of two people, Tohno Takaki and Shinohara Akari, who were close friends but gradually grow farther and farther apart as time moves on. Takaki and Akari become separated because of their families yet continue to exchange contact in the form of eMails. Yet as time continues to trudge on, their contact with one another begins to cease. Years pass and the rift between them grows ever larger. However, Takaki remembers the times they have shared together, but as life continues to unfold for him, he wonders if he would be given the chance to meet Akari again as the tale embarks on Takaki's realization of the world and people around him.

Part 1 - The Chosen Cherry Blossoms (26 min): Because of family movement, Shinohara Akari had leave Tokyo upon graduation from elementary school. The deep feelings between Takaki and Akari for each other keep them in contact, but they worry they may not meet again. Then, one day, Takaki learns that his familiy will move from Tokyo to an island in the far south of Japan, so he decides to use this last opportunity visit Akari by train...

Part 2 - Cosmonaut (21 min): Years have passed, and Takaki still writes eMails aimed at Akari, only to never send them to her. Meanwhile Sumita Kanae, his classmate, has special feelings for Takaki, but she does not have the courage to express her love to him...

Part 3 - 5 Centimeters per Second (16 min, more of a music clip than anime): Takaki is working as computer programmer now, occasionally remembering his former life - and love. And then, at a railroad crossing he suddenly passes by a woman who looks familiar to him...

(Summary from DD of Mikomi)

Was on episode 9 of Bakemonogatari (watching it a second time). Came home, surfed the internet and checked few things. Then, well ... I wanted to just see the first minute or so of 5 CM and I've completely fell in love with it all over again. This is probably my third or fourth time seeing this movie from start to finish. I did watch arc 3 about as many times and arc 1 as well. I like all the arcs in this movie. The graphics are literally amazing ... so is the story, and so are the characters.

Your thoughts? If you haven't seen this movie. This is a must see, period. THORA has a 720p and 1080p blu-ray version of it.

darkjedi · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:22:30 AM »

Excruciatingly boring, I tell you. Just my 2 cents.

All I enjoyed was the seksy grafix

Tatsujin · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:33:45 AM »

Quote from: darkjedi on October 04, 2009, 06:22:30 AM

Excruciatingly boring, I tell you. Just my 2 cents.

All I enjoyed was the seksy grafix

I liked it. It wasn't too bad. It did receive a lot of awards.

Havoc10K · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:24:00 AM »

tatsu can you PM me a torrent link ? l'm at work and kinda busy l'll have it DLed remotely on my home PC from here ;] thx in advance ;]

Tatsujin · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:37:57 AM »

Coming soon.

erious · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:52:02 AM »

Shit movie.
Oh sure it was really pretty and all, also directed nicely.
But it tried to be oh so serious and realistic but it only came out pointless. And you call that an ending? Pfffff. I actually watched part 1 few months before I got around to watching the rest, and now I wish I stopped at it.
All in all, one of the biggest disappointments I had with anime so far.

Havoc10K · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:57:05 AM »

go watch KURO or Fireflies Tomb, tell me what you think of those and depending on your answers l might change my mind about you.

l'm not gonna say anything about this movie untill l see it, but l already like tha artwork.

Tatsujin · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:13:59 AM »

Any positive comments on this movie? I'm just reading negative comments ... it feels like people don't understand the meaning of the movie which is fine. Some feelings and words can't be expressed the way you want it. Life is not a miracle to give and show you and make you happy. Life is not a happy world that you desire. That's what 5 cm is all about.

darkjedi · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:18:18 AM »

I believe I found 5 cm boring because this movie tried to make something exceedingly common and natural in the real world overtly dramatic.

Tatsujin · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:23:01 AM »

Quote from: darkjedi on October 04, 2009, 08:18:18 AM

I believe I found 5 cm boring because this movie tried to make something exceedingly common and natural in the real world overtly dramatic.

His reasoning for creating a movie like that:

Makoto Shinkai had expressed that, unlike his past works, there would be no fantasy or science fiction elements in this film. Instead, the feature film would attempt to present the real world from a different perspective. Makoto's film gives a realistic view of the struggles many face against: time, space, people, and love. The title 5 Centimeters Per Second comes from the speed at which cherry blossoms petals fall, petals being a metaphorical representation of humans, reminiscent of the slowness of life and how people often start together but slowly drift into their separate ways.

From Wikipedia. Source. If someone can translate that.

My reasoning for liking it is because it relates to me and my past relationships, at the very least 2 to 3 of them. You just drift away because it just didn't work out. It can also be fate (train part when passes at the very end before they looked at each other).

Havoc10K · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:24:38 AM »

Quote from: Tatsujin on October 04, 2009, 08:13:59 AM

Any positive comments on this movie? I'm just reading negative comments ... it feels like people don't understand the meaning of the movie which is fine. Some feelings and words can't be expressed the way you want it. Life is not a miracle to give and show you and make you happy. Life is not a happy world that you desire. That's what 5 cm is all about.

Tatsu, l'll come back home and hopefully will have it DLed remotely, and l'll watch it, l'll tell you what l think then ;]

erious · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:29:10 AM »

Quote from: Tatsujin on October 04, 2009, 08:13:59 AM

Any positive comments on this movie? I'm just reading negative comments ... it feels like people don't understand the meaning of the movie which is fine. Some feelings and words can't be expressed the way you want it. Life is not a miracle to give and show you and make you happy. Life is not a happy world that you desire. That's what 5 cm is all about.

See that:

Quote from: darkjedi on October 04, 2009, 08:18:18 AM

I believe I found 5 cm boring because this movie tried to make something exceedingly common and natural in the real world overtly dramatic.

Only substitute boring for pointless. I did get the meaning of the movie just fine - it's just that it didn't automatically make it a good movie. This theme is NOT original nor unique, it's been done to death before(well maybe less so in anime).

Quote from: Havoc10K on October 04, 2009, 07:57:05 AM

go watch KURO or Fireflies Tomb, tell me what you think of those and depending on your answers l might change my mind about you.

l'm not gonna say anything about this movie untill l see it, but l already like tha artwork.

What.
So what is your opinion about me, pray tell?

darkjedi · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:35:35 AM »

Prolly I'm just too young and sheltered to perceive properly one particular harshness of real life >>

And I also predict that the hardship I'm going to experience as an adult will be quite different from the reality portrayed in 5 cm, even though it's still common among other people.

Anyway it just serves to distance myself from Shinkai's philosophy even more.

Tatsujin · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:44:04 AM »

Quote from: erious on October 04, 2009, 08:29:10 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on October 04, 2009, 08:13:59 AM
Any positive comments on this movie? I'm just reading negative comments ... it feels like people don't understand the meaning of the movie which is fine. Some feelings and words can't be expressed the way you want it. Life is not a miracle to give and show you and make you happy. Life is not a happy world that you desire. That's what 5 cm is all about.
See that:
Quote from: darkjedi on October 04, 2009, 08:18:18 AM
I believe I found 5 cm boring because this movie tried to make something exceedingly common and natural in the real world overtly dramatic.
Only substitute boring for pointless. I did get the meaning of the movie just fine - it's just that it didn't automatically make it a good movie. This theme is NOT original nor unique, it's been done to death before(well maybe less so in anime).

Merely your opinion on it. It's original to me. I rarely see something as good as this, in terms of story and characters.

Quote from: darkjedi on October 04, 2009, 08:35:35 AM

Prolly I'm just too young and sheltered to perceive properly one particular harshness of real life >>

And I also predict that the hardship I'm going to experience as an adult will be quite different from the reality portrayed in 5 cm, even though it's still common among other people.

Anyway it just serves to distance myself from Shinkai's philosophy even more.

>_>;; I saw your profile and Erious. I'm not commenting on those things tho'. Age and experience ~~due~~ do matter, tho'.

Borror0 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:47:38 AM »

I loved it.

The characters were extremely likable, and really easy to relate to.

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Simply beautiful, well thought and well executed.

Carnivus · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:53:21 AM »

I saw it too and like you guys I was kinda disappointed....I mean with all the hype around it...The artwork is something to be praised,but the storytelling and plot is quite annoying.The second part,in my opinion,is useless.The first part kinda hooked me,but it all came crashing afterwards.I give it a 5/10.No more than avarage(excepting the graphic.That was cheesy.).

Finalizer · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:55:36 AM »

Ya see, that's the funny thing about this movie - it really highlights the whole 'love it or hate it' thing nicely. I don't think I've ever seen anyone think it was just 'alright'; it's either 'absolutely amazing' or 'boring waste of time'. You can count me among the former

kureshii · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:57:45 AM »

While Makoto Shinkai's films do not present anything new (no new themes or insights), I love them solely on aspects of their presentation and presentation. Yes, pretty-HD has a bit to do with that, but I also like the way he presents each story in its own little world.

Takaki and Akari are about as boring as plain as most people get, but through their eyes you see a slice of shared time; again, it's nothing new and nothing interesting, but I'm sure everyone can relate to it a little, and it's just heartwarming/bittersweet that way, I guess.

erious · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2009, 09:10:07 AM »

Only you know, this movie doesn't really have an ending. First two parts were rather enjoyable, but it lacks any kind of closure. Normally, I wouldn't have anything against it - but if we're to treat it as a movie, then I'm going to demand some things. I don't need a happy ending, I don't even need an ending itself - I just want to feel the time I spent watching this movie was worthwhile.
After the movie ends, what exactly did we gain? We have the characters, we see their struggle, and we gain absolutely nothing from it. No deeper insight, nothing.
And if you say someone's too young to understand it - I feel exactly the opposite. If you experienced it all by yourself, then there's even less the movie has to offer. If you were young and sheltered then you'd be the only person that this movie would have something to offer for.
Now, it's not a bad movie per se - as I wrote before it's really pretty, the directing is nice, and it's okay for some entertainment. But there's hundreds of people claiming it's just about the best anime movie ever - and with that I came expecting a piece that's deep, that I can actually gain something from, that has some insight to offer. But there's none of that.

Quote from: Finalizer on October 04, 2009, 08:55:36 AM

Ya see, that's the funny thing about this movie - it really highlights the whole 'love it or hate it' thing nicely. I don't think I've ever seen anyone think it was just 'alright'; it's either 'absolutely amazing' or 'boring waste of time'. You can count me among the former

I guess in the end I do actually think it's just alright

Borror0 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2009, 09:15:53 AM »

Quote from: Carnivus on October 04, 2009, 08:53:21 AM

The second part,in my opinion,is useless.

It's not. But, if you didn't approach the movie with the right mindset, I can see how you can think that.

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While I typically hate that kind of argument, I'll agree with Tatsu here. This anime can only be good if you can relate to each part. If you've not lived through what the anime tells, you'll probably find it boring and pointless. The point is mostly nostalgia, and if it does not bring back any memories or emotions, then it will utterly fail. So, it's unlikely someone under 20 would even grasp it.

Like kureshii said, Takaki and Akari are about as boring as plain as most people get. But, that's the important part.

They are normal. They have nothing special. But, it's their story.