Review of When the Wind Blows (1986) by Neil K — 27 Jan 2012
Few animated films can bring the emotional impact necessary to generate empathy with the audience. Fortunately the subject matter & voice characterizations of 'When the Wind Blows' are so powerful the viewer is reduced to tears by the final moments.
Watching a retired couple attempt to understand why the recent nuclear war is so radically different from any previous wars they've endured by reading government-issued pamphlets creates a sense of despair rarely achieved in cinema.
Both live sets and animation are utilized to create the sense of place, and incidental music by Roger Waters provides a sweet-yet-sad tone throughout the picture. 'When the Wind Blows' conveys its message more effectively than any other post-apocalyptic story available, and is the sort of film which should be shown to everyone in the hopes that it will encourage a more peaceful future.
This review of When the Wind Blows (1986) was written by Neil K on 27 Jan 2012.
When the Wind Blows has generally received very positive reviews.
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