Neko atsume no ie (2017) Online

I was excited about how the Neko Atsume game would be transformed into a cute, uplifting story about a struggling writer. In general, I liked the high-key, slightly out- of-focus feel to the whole film. There were an abundance of elegant zooms, close-ups mixed with slow-motion, and other stylistic choices that I felt were unique and contributed well to the uplifting concept of the film. Yet, at times, the acting and humor was too fake and I think the director tried too hard to make everyone seem happy - moments that were supposed to be touching often just felt overdone. The plot fell a bit flat and was easily forgettable. All in all, a beautiful film but it lacked that little something.