Song of the Sea – Movie Review
First Reaction – Song of the Sea is a beautiful animation and story.
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Director: Tomm Moore
Writer: Will Collins (Screenplay)
Cast (Voice Talents)
- David Rawle (Pixie)
- Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin)
- Lisa Hannigan
- Fionnula Flanagan (The Others)
- Lucy O’Connell (Angela’s Christmas Wish)
Plot: Ben, a young Irish boy, and his little sister Saoirse, a girl who can turn into a seal, go on an adventure to free the fairies and save the spirit world.
Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Song of the Sea starts when lighthouse keepers Conor and Bronach have raised their first child Ben. However, tragedy strikes when their second child Saoirse is born. Ben resents Saoirse for taking his mother and spends his days trying to traumatise her, while she only wants to become friends with him. At the same time, Connor closes off from the world too.
When Ben’s latest stunt sends them to the big city, Ben is forced to watch over Saoirse, and the two end up going on a wild adventure to save the fairy kingdom.
Verdict on Song of the Sea
Recap
The movie follows a pair of siblings who don’t get along. Ben, the older brother, doesn’t like having a young sister; to her, he is her world. The pair are sent on an unlikely adventure that helps them build a better relationship and understand the importance of their mother’s tales.
Best Parts
This animation is beautiful and brings a style unlike most that we see. It has a story that goes hand in hand bringing to life the magical story and understanding the importance of life an older brother can be. This is filled with fantasy elements and different fairy tale characters. It has a brilliant message and leaves us in wonder as to how beautiful the story must be.
Final Thoughts –Song of the Sea is beautiful, wonderful and glorious.
