Customer Ratings & Reviews

This movie really surprised me. It starts out very surreal and different; you are watching things from the main character's point of view, rather than looking at him, and you are welcomed into a sort of in-between place for souls to go before they move on after death. You are quickly stopped by a small boy who informs you that though you don't remember it, you have committed a terrible deed in your life and you are now given an opportunity to return to life in the body of another and redeem yourself. No, not just an opportunity - an order. This is a mandatory task. And so what can you do? You go. The story sort of sucks you in there. The main character is placed in another's body - the body of a boy called Makoto, who has recently committed suicide - and must learn what he can about the boy's life in the hopes that he will remember his own and reform. However, the trials and ugliness of Makoto's life soon depress him and he becomes almost nonchalant about his mission. The people he interacts with and the experiences he has are sometimes rather disturbing, at least for me personally. This film is not rated, and while I think it could get by with a PG because there is nothing explicit actually shown, I would venture to give it a PG-13 because of the mature issues it deals with. However, the beauty of the film is hardly lessoned by this content - rather it is strengthened. I always appreciate it when a film or book is honest about life, rather than making it appear all sunshine. Makoto would not have committed suicide if his life was perfect and clean. And so it isn't. Which makes the journeys of each of the characters, and mostly of the main character, far more real and meaningful. This movie is about finding the value of yourself, your life, and others. It is not a gentle story. But it is rewarding at the end. A wonderful film, with lovely animation, appallingly real characters, and a message about life that is well worth hearing.

Such stellar use of color, "Colorful" lives up to its name. Beautiful animation that is second to none.

All I can say is watch for yourselves, you might enjoy it.

This movie popped up as a recommendation, so I thought I'd give it a try; boy am I happy I did! This movie is colorful (forgive my pun!) to say the least. I love the way the story followed and where it surprisingly went! I was happy with the outcome and surprising finish. This movie is worth having in your collection, as you could enjoy it over and over. Definitely a "darker" anime, and I don't recommend it for anyone under 10 or so. I know they have a guide, but I don't follow them with my 8yo. He loves anime, so I screen it myself first. This one would be a bit harder to understand and explain the suicide in the begining, and hence how the story continues. It is a lovely story however, so I do recommend it!

Melancholy mood throughout without let up. If you're into that, but all means check it out. I found moments of disengagement as there was little relaxation from the intensity of it's dark subject matter.

Loved this movie from beginning to end. Worth a watch with friends or your loved ones!

One of my favorite movies loved it and got it at a great price