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From the celebrated Academy Award®-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu, creators of Mirai, Wolf Children, and Summer Wars, comes a fantastical, heartfelt story of growing up in the age of social media.Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters “U”, a massive virtual world, she escapes into the online persona of Belle, a gorgeous and globally-beloved singer. One day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an emotional and epic quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious “beast” and to discover her true self in a world where you can be anyone.
J**R
One of the most beautiful films I've seen in ages
Trying to summarize my feelings on this film is incredibly difficult. The artistic style is beautiful, both the 3D and the 2D animation look amazing and add a unique contrast to the film.I've seen complaints that the story is very simplistic. I agree that beauty and the beast is a story that has been told and retold so many times that it's difficult to do something new and interesting with it. However this is a story of a child's loss, grief and acceptance in a modern setting and the beauty and the beast elements are more of a setting for the story to take place instead of the main focus. In this regard I think the story excels.Last but most definitely not least, the soundtrack. Oh my God. Regardless of whether you watch the film subbed or dubbed the music is astounding and compliments the film to a degree I haven't seen since I watched Interstellar. Gales of Song was an amazing introduction to Belle and A Million Miles Away had me in tears. As soon as I finished watching this I purchased the soundtrack, what more needs to be said.Overall this was one of the best purchases I've made ever and I don't regret it.
R**T
Excellent movie
I loved this movie, if you enjoy anime and futuristic stuff, this is a fantastic movie!
T**M
Amazing
Stunning animation
O**!
Very good
Loved the Belle DVD, which is why gave it 4 stars.
M**M
Great dvd
Great dvd, for my son, who is happy with his purchase
M**S
Belle (Blu-Ray)
I absolutely loved this anime; its storyline had me gripped throughout and the songs were wonderful.If you've seen Summer Wars and enjoyed it, there's a good chance you will enjoy Belle.
T**C
Beautiful film
This is such a beautiful and fantastic film amazing writing, visuals and music been a long time since I've watched an great film especially in the modern day highly recommended
N**I
Belle
The recipient of this gift was very pleased with it.
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