Our April movie for the Vine Street at the Movie's group is an interesting example of a "cartoon"—actually a beautifully rendered Japanese anime—that is actually a romantic drama meant for older teens and adults. Your Name, by Makoto Shinkai, is the story of two teens, separated by a large distance, who find themselves gender-switched into each other's bodies. The resulting tale is rich with emotion, unexpected turns and not unexpected humor.
We'll meet as usual at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 in the South Conference Room. The movie is rated PG and has a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score.
"Your Name takes an unexpected turn, and what a turn it is. It transcends the mundane, and becomes more emotionally compelling than any animated movie you've seen since Inside Out." –Steve Davis, Austin Chronicle