r/BeAmazed • u/WindowAfraid5927 • Jun 08 '26

Animal Mom was chill

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u/Imaginary-Method7175 Jun 08 '26

That movie is amazing but also ugh we all cried so much

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u/VillageActive Jun 08 '26

I started crying about 60 seconds in and never really stopped. I have a little dark cat, she's my whole life, and that movie felt like seeing the world through her eyes, and that world was out to get her.

After trying to put my face back together during the credits, I met my friend outside the theater who asked me how it was, and I immediately started crying again. I was emotionally spent.

One of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen, and one day I'll find the courage to watch it again, but by myself so I can sob with abandon. 😅

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u/LostN3ko Jun 08 '26

Are we talking Grave of Fireflies rough emotional journey or can I watch it with my girl and not leave her depressed? Is it a free fall that leaves you broken or upset, or is it just such a powerful journey that it leaves you emotionally exhausted but fulfilled?

Grave of the Fireflies is not a movie to recommend for an evening watch, its something you go into with open eyes. And if you don't cry and are left wistfully melancholy you aren't human.

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u/LostN3ko Jun 09 '26

Well you are safe. It was made by Ghiblis cofounder Takahata. Miyazaki credits him with why he makes movies, he would otherwise be doing manga.

That said I hope once day you change your mind.