Review of Song of the Sea (2014) by Valerie P — 05 May 2016

What an absolutely gorgeous film. The public and critics all seem to agree that this animated Irish fairy tale is something special.

Written and directed by Tomm Moore, this is the tale of Ben and his extraordinary sister, Saoirse. Ben resents his little sister; after all, it was on the night that she was born that he lost his mum forever. Their father is broken and bitter, and their granny just wants to move them away from their beloved seaside home. Locked within a chest of secrets, however, is Saoirse's coat and birthright. With fresh understanding, Ben tries to help his sister heal the wounds of the past. Only by freeing the unspoken emotions which poison our souls, can all be put to rights.

The animation in this film is superb. I found myself exclaiming aloud about how moving the artwork was all throughout the film. The entire family was captivated. My husband, Adam, didn't even fall asleep! If you're looking to break away from Disney on your next family film night, I recommend this one. I adored it.