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Ride Your Wave

Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara

2019

Masaaki Yuasa

Animation

6.2

847

Animation. Comedy. Romance. Fantasy. Drama Upon entering university, Hinako moves to a coastal town. She loves surfing, and when she's on the waves she's fearless, but still feels uncertain about her future. When a fire wreaks havoc in the town, Hinako encounters young firefighter Minato. As they surf and spend more time together, Hinako feels drawn to someone like Minato who devotes himself to helping other people. Hinako also holds a special place in Minato's heart.

	Author	Review
United States	Rafael Motamayor SlashFilm	"[It] may be predictable, but it quickly becomes a charming and heartfelt story about loss (...), one with realistic and likeable characters that may even teach you something about yourself."	POS
United States	Peter Debruge Variety	"Here, we feel [Yuasa] reaching for relevance, although the effect is so nauseatingly twee at times, it can be hard to take the film seriously"	NEU
United States	Simon Abrams rogerebert.com	"[Yuasa and screenwriter Reiko Yoshida’s] light, sensitive consideration of Hinako’s feelings is genuinely refreshing (...) I was especially impressed with the movie’s sound design (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"	POS
United States	Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle	"Yuasa entrances the eye, but he also know how to make your heart soar with this deft, delicate, and highly entertaining story of loss"	POS
Canada	Richard Eisenbeis Anime News Network (ANN)	"Though the basic story framework is predictable, 'Ride Your Wave' is an emotional film about love, loss, and discovering what you were meant to do.	POS
United States	Justin Lowe The Hollywood Reporter	"The filmmakers’ reliance on romantic situations throughout the midsection may have some older teens and adults rolling their eyes, but the final scenes over-deliver"	NEU
United States	Christopher L. Inoa IGN	"[There is] plenty to enjoy in this light-hearted romance. The overall message is relatable, the presentation is delightful (...) [It displays] the kind of style and visual imagination, that has earned [Yuasa] his reputation"	POS
United States	Charles Solomon Los Angeles Times	"[It] adds an emotional depth to [Yuasa's] brightly colored minimal visual style that makes it his most satisfying film to date"	POS
Canada	Peter Martin Screen Anarchy	"Moving easily between romance, comedy, tragedy, drama, and intense action, 'Ride Your Wave' is a true marvel to behold."	POS
Japan	Matt Schley The Japan Times	"Even within a more standard framework, though, Yuasa’s voice shines through. (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS

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