Review of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) by Degeneracy — 14 Nov 2020
This is nowhere close to the best movie I've watched, or even the best anime movie I've watched. But it holds a special place in my heart.
This movie's visuals are excellent. The use of CGI is actually bearable, and the character designs are great. Some of the shots are drop-dead gorgeous, and overall, the production value is very high.
It has a lot to offer in terms of storytelling. It contains themes of motherhood, legacy, loss, and growth. The plot and characters are interwoven so well. Never before have I experienced a story so grand in scale yet so intimate at the same time. The emotional climax is enough to make any man cry, and overall, the themes are portrayed very well and the characters and world are remarkably fleshed out.
As far as flaws go, there aren't many to point at here. The visuals are good, but it's not spectacular or standard-setting. The score is good, but I've heard music of similar ilk many times before. This movie excels in the storytelling department, but everything else is just good.
This movie is a personal favorite of mine, and this review really doesn't do it justice. Give it a shot, whether you like anime or not.
This review of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) was written by Degeneracy on 14 Nov 2020.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms has generally received very positive reviews.
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