Think about the last animated films you've seen advertised in the United States. How many of those were meant for adults? Were any of them not a comedy? Hollywood has an animated movie (and, to an extent, TV) hang-up, relegating it to the kiddie corner and sometimes allowing for lewd, adult humor. As far as they’ve shown us, it’s not for serious stories outside of Pixar’s generally kid-friendly movies. That's why I hope Your Name’s critical and financial success help change the minds of whatever is holding back Hollywood from celebrating animation as a serious storytelling medium.
Your Name is about two Japanese teens that randomly swap bodies when they sleep. While much of the film is about them learning how to make their strange situation work, it’s as much about them discovering their own identities. Your Name could easily be made into a live action movie; its story isn't so fantastical that it calls for many special effects. However, the only way I'd want to experience Your Name is as an animated film.
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Your Name is about two Japanese teens that randomly swap bodies when they sleep. While much of the film is about them learning how to make their strange situation work, it’s as much about them discovering their own identities. Your Name could easily be made into a live action movie; its story isn't so fantastical that it calls for many special effects. However, the only way I'd want to experience Your Name is as an animated film.
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