Animations were executed with precision, and the voice performances were outstanding; however, what struck me most was the fluency with which the movie navigated profound emotions while incorporating elements of dark comedy.
Typically, these two tonalities exist at opposite ends of the emotional spectrum, and it is common for writers to falter when attempting to blend such contradictory tones. In this instance, however, the outcome was surprising, to say the least.
The makers not only achieved a harmonious balance between humor and sentimentality, but I also found the blend to be neither superficial nor unappealing, instead I appreciated every transition that unfolded throughout the narrative, from the start to the finish!
I was crying as much as I was laughing, having a good time altogether and I also admire how the story serves as an introspective journey that inspires hope and motivates us to live our lives forward because...
"Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards"
Typically, these two tonalities exist at opposite ends of the emotional spectrum, and it is common for writers to falter when attempting to blend such contradictory tones. In this instance, however, the outcome was surprising, to say the least.
The makers not only achieved a harmonious balance between humor and sentimentality, but I also found the blend to be neither superficial nor unappealing, instead I appreciated every transition that unfolded throughout the narrative, from the start to the finish!
I was crying as much as I was laughing, having a good time altogether and I also admire how the story serves as an introspective journey that inspires hope and motivates us to live our lives forward because...
"Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards"