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"Ghosted" starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas is a bland action comedy devoid of charm, according to a review by The Daily Beast. Meanwhile, "Somebody Somewhere" season 2 is a relatable and empathetic dramedy, "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret" is a faithful and heartwarming adaptation of the beloved novel, and "Suzume" is a dazzling anime with a bold female protagonist.
Director Makoto Shinkai intentionally included nods to Studio Ghibli in his latest film, Suzume, to root the story closer to reality before revealing its ties to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The best Ghibli reference is a subtle one, where the protagonist enters a magical doorway to save a friend and finds herself in a meadow reminiscent of Howl's Moving Castle. However, instead of a romantic connection, Suzume's growth is the focus, and she saves herself by looking back at her past and telling her younger self that everything will be okay.
Makoto Shinkai's latest anime feature, "Suzume," is set in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake that devastated Japan's Tohoku region, centering on themes of loss and grief. The film follows a young girl, Suzume, who travels across disaster-stricken Japan in hopes to save the country from its devastation. Shinkai discussed building Suzume's world and the film's universal message of disaster and hope.
The Super Mario Bros. movie is set to gross $80 million in its second weekend, bringing its global tally to $659.4 million. It has become the top-grossing movie of the year to date and the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time. The Pope's Exorcist is projected to place second at the box office with $8.5 million to $9 million, while Suzume is expected to gross $4.7 million to $5 million. Meanwhile, Mafia Mamma and Sweetwater are struggling in their debuts, with the former receiving bad reviews. Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid is proving to be a big draw at the specialty box office.
Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume, draws upon Japan's real-world history with natural disasters to tell an epic story that plays like a love letter to the country and all its natural beauty. Shinkai wants the movie to speak to younger moviegoers especially and connect the older and younger generations through a communal or unified experience. The film's worms are an interesting and terrifying metaphor for Japan's history with earthquakes, and the idea of closing doors being the only way to avert disaster is a reflection of Japan's declining population. The relationship between Tamaki and Suzume shows that there are certain parental relationships that can exist, perhaps even without the connection of blood. Daijin's fame is an interesting little character detail that illustrates the current shape of Japanese society.
Suzume, the newest feature from director Makoto Shinkai, tells the story of high schooler Suzume Iwato who discovers the mystical causes behind earthquakes in Japan and becomes wrapped up in an epic race to save her country from an impending tectonic cataclysm. The film is a road trip movie that doubles as a coming-of-age story about a girl learning to make her way through the world both on her own and with the help of unexpectedly kind strangers. Shinkai's signature use of oversaturated colors and playing with light to give natural settings an almost otherworldly splendor is in full force, making Suzume one of his strongest outings yet.
A crowded lineup of new movies is set to hit North American cinemas this weekend, but none are expected to top the holdover success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is projected to earn at least $55 million domestically in its second weekend. Among the new releases, Renfield and The Pope's Exorcist are expected to compete for second place with $8 million to $10 million each. Anime adventure Suzume and crime boss comedy Mafia Mamma are also among the new nationwide offerings, while Beau Is Afraid opens in limited release at specialty box offices.
Makoto Shinkai's latest anime film, Suzume, has earned $50 million in its opening weekend in China, making it the biggest start for a non-Chinese film this year. The film is projected to finish its run at around $90 million, which would be the biggest performance ever by a Japanese animated feature. This success highlights the growing popularity of Japanese anime in China's movie market, while Hollywood superhero films have been struggling. Suzume follows a 17-year-old high school girl who helps a mysterious young man close doors from an outer realm that are releasing disasters all across Japan.