Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997) by Codie E — 01 Jan 2010

This is the absolute great-debut film for Mr. Hosoda.

This review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997) was written by Codie E on 01 Jan 2010.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Yvette S (38) on 10 Jul 2013

I really love this movie.... It's uhmm like.. my fantasy solution to what-if situations…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Kyle M (2,387) on 01 Jul 2016

An utterly charming and quite engaging, yet poignant time travel flick at a new perspective while touching bases with coming-of-age subjects…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Andreia B (96) on 22 Jun 2014

What a masterpiece, really cryed in the ending…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Yelsew Z (87) on 29 Aug 2014

I have watched this film yesterday This film is very amused and moving! You must watch this film…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Kevin B (1,217) on 22 Jun 2013

Perfect anime drama. It gets better every time I watch it…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Bob R (250) on 16 Jan 2017

Fun and emotional movie that even made me cry, but it is not an amazing movie and I probably would not watch it again…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Ben D (1,196) on 24 Jun 2014

Creative and unique, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a sweet, entertaining comedy/drama…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Roy W (50) on 10 Jun 2013

A very heartwarming, soft sci-fi anime movie you will want to watch. Thoughtfully done, both in animation and screenplay…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Alejandro E (452) on 15 Aug 2014

Impeccable artwork and incredible storyline engaging enough to pull the heartstrings…

Read Review

Review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1997)

By Jeremy B (846) on 28 Mar 2018

While it's not the best that director Hosada has done, it still manages to hold on its own with charming characters and an incredibly inventive plot…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

More Reviews by Codie E

Review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)

By Codie E (453) on 30 Jun 2010

Wow. The very definition of an arty film, which manages to be brilliantly witty, especially in its visual tricks…

Read Review

Review of Kes (1970)

By Codie E (453) on 02 Apr 2010

The second best British film ever made (behind Lawrence Of Arabia)…

Read Review

Review of Manhunter (1986)

By Codie E (453) on 05 Aug 2010

I think this is the best movie in the Hannibal Lecter series...even better than Silence of the Lambs. Brian Cox looks menacing as Lecter…

Read Review

Review of Alien Resurrection (1997)

By Codie E (453) on 21 Apr 2011

Although criticised and maligned, Alien3 works in spirit with the first two films before it…

Read Review

Review of Norwegian Wood (2010)

By Codie E (453) on 11 Mar 2011

Although a very beautiful looking film that explores interesting ideas about relationships, sexuality and mental health, I failed to connect…

Read Review

Review of The Karate Kid (1984)

By Codie E (453) on 10 Aug 2010

Doesn't lose any of its magic with time…

Read Review

Review of Rope (1948)

By Codie E (453) on 19 Sep 2010

Rope is prime Hitchcock; no other director is better at creating and sustaining tension throughout a film…

Read Review

Review of Dead Man Walking (1995)

By Codie E (453) on 03 Jun 2010

A very challenging and difficult film that subtly states its position on the death penalty without preaching or oppressing it upon the audience…

Read Review

Review of West Is West (1987)

By Codie E (453) on 07 Mar 2011

Just inferior to East is East in every way…

Read Review

Review of Cujo (1983)

By Codie E (453) on 14 May 2010

A horror classic with severe sexual undercurrents…

Read Review

More Reviews by Codie E

Popular Movies Right Now

Gone Girl

2014

81%1,229 Reviews

Oppenheimer

2023

85%310 Reviews

John Wick: Chapter 4

2023

78%170 Reviews

The Invitation

2022

47%33 Reviews

Terrifier 2

2022

64%48 Reviews

Upgrade

2018

76%696 Reviews

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021

79%458 Reviews

The Platform

2019

70%94 Reviews

Godzilla vs. Kong

2021

66%184 Reviews

Parasite

2019

88%251 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

1997

74%525 Reviews

Annie

1982

60%468 Reviews

Booksmart

2019

68%171 Reviews

Armageddon

1997

56%604 Reviews

The Artist

2011

82%1,102 Reviews

One Child Nation

2019

74%35 Reviews

Tell Your Children

1938

39%315 Reviews

Klute

1971

73%278 Reviews

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001

81%508 Reviews

Accident Man

2018

64%15 Reviews