Fresh
exquisite, light-drenched tone poem
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
5 Centimeters per Second
At what speed must I live to see you again?
2007 · 1h 3m · TV-PG
Animation, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Makoto Shinkai
Overview
Three moments in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their forced separation; his friendship with Kanae, who is secretly in love with him; the demands and disappointments of adulthood, an unhappy life in a cold city.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Fresh
As poet of heartbreak, Shinkai could be accused of treacly mush (the voice-overs are a bit florid, and the saccharine piano score doesn't help), but he's got a delicate touch with sentiment that will have receptive viewers reaching for a Kleenex.
Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times
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