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Just like most of the 20th centuries ‘classics’ weren’t recognized in their time, I think that the sentiments, issues, and cultural and political atmosphere of the end of the 21st century will largely determine what will be considered classics. Of course, that probably goes without saying…

I’ve always wondered if non-americans appreciated south park as much as we do(Since it’s usually commenting on American affairs/culture/politics) so its cool to see all the comments from non-americans on here.

Also, I’m gonna have to go back and watch Douche and Turd now. Seems particularly relevant given our current election…

I’ve never seen 5 centimeters per Second, but I have watched his short film, Voice of a Distant Star, which sounds like it had that same theme of “lonely sadness” being equated with love. And that is certainly also true of this film! Oh man, what a sad ending this film had(in my opinion). But it really is realistic, in more way than one. Not only is the plot free of sentimentality and contrivances, the animation style is so realistic and life like. Although the plot of this movie was fine, I do think the art really blew the story away. Shinkai rendered Shinjuku Gyoen with such painstaking accuracy, my friends and I were able to recreate some of the scene in the movie shot for shot when we visited last year! Apparently, the female protagonist is going to have a cameo in the upcoming Kimi no na was(your name). Maybe she’ll have a happier ending.

Thanks for this review. I really appreciated that you didn’t spoil the ending or just rehash the plot. As someone who didn’t really appreciate Stephanie Meyer’s other work, I don’t know if I’ll be reading this book any time soon, but I certainly enjoyed reading you review of it!