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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Animation. Sci-Fi. Romance. Drama Makoto is a young high-school girl like the others, a little real tomboy, not many interested by the school and absolutely not concerned with the time which goes! Until the day when she finds that she has the ability to leap through time. With her newfound power, she tries to use it to her advantage, but soon finds that tampering with time can lead to some rather discomforting results. This movie is sequel of sorts to the original novel ... [+]
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Boston Globe
Boston Globe
"Funny and creative (...) what makes "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" such an unexpected treat is the contemplative pace and painterly visuals"  POS
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The Guardian
The Guardian
"Time travel has rarely seemed so joyous. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"  POS
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The Times
The Times
"It's a polished piece of whimsy. Creepy too in the way it promotes a homogenised picture of the future." NEU
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Time Out
Time Out
"Superior animé caper comedy with wit, energy and mad invention to spare"  POS
United StatesUnited States
Seattle Times
Seattle Times
"A perfect place to start for anyone, of any age, who's been resistant to anime (and manga)" POS
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Empire
Empire
"It has few fireworks, but still sticks in the mind, and is a definite upgrade from Digimon: The Movie for director Mamoru Hosoda." POS
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