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Old 01-04-2008, 02:18 AM   #1 (permalink)
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World War II. Japan. America is dropping fire bombs on the Japanese villages, burning them to smithereens and killing hundreds, maybe even thousands. In the aftermath of one such bombing is a teenage boy and his 3-5 year old sister. These two children's house has also been destroyed. All that is left of the town they lived in is the school the boy went to.

The children are forced to move in with their aunt, but this turns badly and they are forced to find other means of shelter in this dark, cruel world of death. In all the hatred, the children find some form of peace in being near each other, even as Death draws near.

This story balances between past and present as the children fight even their own country for survival. Grave of the Fireflies is a wonderous and horrifying tale that will have you grabbing for the tissues. It is the story of the death of innocence, not only og two siblings, but of an entire nation.

"Little sister, what are you doing?"
"I'm making a grave for the fireflies."

Sadness was the price to see it end.

I made this thanks to zanthlion mentioning it, so he gets credit too!
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Re: Grave of the Fireflies
Old 01-04-2008, 06:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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This is an amazing movie. So sad and yet so good.
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Old 01-04-2008, 06:49 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Grave of the Fireflies

I have yet to see it...but I really want to. A lot of people I know who've seen it already said it's a must see to me.

Now if I just remember to buy the dvd the next time I go to the mall...
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Old 01-04-2008, 08:38 AM   #4 (permalink)
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First, don't worry about buying it. I own it and once veoh (or whatever that site is) gets back up, I'm gonna upload it. Second....Where's my recognition!? I was talking about it and you said I was a genius for making you think about writing a review for it! lol...j/k

But i am really going to upload it. ALong with the 2nd Vampire Hunter D, Rune Soldier and Blue Gender series, Howls Moving Castle, Perfect Blue, Akira, Conqueror of Shambala and I think there's one or 2 I'm missing...anyway, I own all those and will be posting them...Now, if can just find someone with a megavideo account that'll let me log into theirs s I can use a reliable upload site, it'll be quicker...If not, I'll just have to use the Veoh thing and it may be about a week.
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Old 01-04-2008, 01:21 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Ah, but did you write the review? Just kidding. I'll give ya credit when i get home today from school.
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Old 01-04-2008, 03:17 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Ah, but did you write the review? Just kidding. I'll give ya credit when i get home today from school.
Hey man, just bustin your chops! Good review by the way. Don't worry about it!
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Old 01-04-2008, 06:23 PM   #7 (permalink)
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No, it's fine.

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Old 01-05-2008, 11:43 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Good review! I will definetly try to get my hands on it ;D
How many eps?
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Old 01-05-2008, 07:09 PM   #9 (permalink)
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It's a movie, dude.
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Old 01-05-2008, 07:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Good review! I will definetly try to get my hands on it ;D
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Lol 1 very long episode.
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Old 01-06-2008, 07:49 PM   #11 (permalink)
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And I'm working on uploading it, so don't rush out and buy it
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Old 01-06-2008, 08:01 PM   #12 (permalink)
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This was an awesome movie!
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