Song of the Sea

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Kevin P @RT55971421 Feb 8 A gorgeously animated modern day fairytale about the ocean, shapeshifters, and handling grief. I love the beautiful stylish animation inspired by Irish mythology about the ocean and seals. The move has such gorgeous colors and ocean scenery. The main character Ben is very irritating and a bully to his mute little sister Saoirse. Ben gets better over time, but his "arc" feels a little unearned and too easy, and his personality is rather dull. Thankfully, everything else is perfect, from the artwork to every side character. I love all the magical creatures pulled straight form Irish folklore. Saoirse herself is adorable and really likable, even if she never talks until the very end. I love the unique creatures from Irish folklore, like the owl snatchers or the long-haired bearded man of the cave. The climax is visually stunning and heartbreakingly bittersweet. It's a beautiful and passionate animated movie that only stumbles with its main protagonist, but excels in everything else. See more Mitchell S @Mitchstur Jan 19 It's visually dazzling, culturally expansive, highly original, and heartwarming. See more A J @RT09090618 Nov 22 Wow, easily one of the best children's movies I've ever seen (my 7 year old said so too). On par with the best of Ghibli. It's visually stunning. Magical and mystical. A bittersweet sadness, mixed with humour and excitement. A must see! See more Atul D @RT32429957 Nov 5 Tomm Moore’s Song of the Sea plays out like a punching mythic fairytale that never loses touch with human emotion. Rooted in Irish folklore yet emotionally universal, the film builds a world where grief, innocence and myth blend into something deeply poetic. The story follows Ben and Saoirse, two siblings bound by love, loss and the secrets of the sea. What begins as a tale of a missing mother and a fractured family turns into a journey of rediscovery — of self, of connection, and of how pain transforms into purpose. Set against the rugged Irish coastline, the film feels fresh and immersive — especially with the selkie mythology that forms its beating heart. The folklore of seals, fairies, and a witch who turns people into stone isn’t treated as spectacle, but as an emotional language. The fantasy never overshadows the humanity; instead, it amplifies it. Each mythic creature and glowing pollen seems to represent a memory, a feeling, or an echo of something lost but not forgotten. The screenplay is emotionally layered, flowing like a lyrical adventure rather than a formulaic quest. It’s a story about kids, yes, but the emotions it evokes are profoundly adult. The dynamic between Ben and Saoirse — from irritation and jealousy to fierce protectiveness — anchors the narrative. Around them, characters like their mourning father and rigid grandmother stand as emotional pillars, shaping the family’s grief and grounding the fantasy in human realism. Visually, Song of the Sea is breathtaking. The hand-drawn animation, filled with swirls of light and sea, carries a rhythm of its own — lyrical, somber, and ambitious. Every frame feels painted with purpose. The visual metaphors — waves as grief, light as healing, the sea as memory — work beautifully to carry the story forward without ever feeling forced. The music, composed with Celtic undertones, ties everything together. The songs are not just background — they are part of the film’s very soul. They speak where words fall short, amplifying moments of wonder, loss and discovery. At its core, Song of the Sea is about family, myth, grief and selflessness — how letting go doesn’t always mean losing, and how stories can heal the spaces that loss leaves behind. The ending is both satisfying and hopeful, offering emotional closure without ever spelling everything out. Sum up - Song of the Sea doesn’t shout; it sings — softly, beautifully, and with aching clarity. It reminds us that magic isn’t always about spells or creatures, but about the love that endures even after everything else fades. See more Tauhid E @RT41621543 Sep 27 might need a rewatch. See more Justin M. @TheMaui Aug 14 Very heartfelt movie! All i can say! See more Read all reviews

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