Review of My Beautiful Girl, Mari (2002) by Melissa S — 20 Jun 2007

Interesting animation style, but lacking in story.

This review of My Beautiful Girl, Mari (2002) was written by Melissa S on 20 Jun 2007.

My Beautiful Girl, Mari has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mk F (9) on 04 Oct 2007

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By Phil Hall (302) for Film Threat (5,156) on 20 Aug 2002

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By Kevin M (2,627) on 07 Jun 2007

This is a wonderful animated movie! The animation is just so beautiful. The story was also very touching…

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By Luke B (1,067) on 24 Feb 2009

Everything has been said about this movie, if I had to praise just one aspect it would be the tenderness with which it depicts the life and…

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By Billie W (80) on 08 Oct 2010

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By Guilhem M (3) on 08 Nov 2007

One of my favorites, excellent animation and a pleasant mood…

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By Antti Q (108) on 21 Aug 2010

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