A Silent Voice

"It has some interesting visuals, but 'A Silent Voice' demands investment in the redemption of someone who’s impossible to root for." 

"Impressive in the way it takes a single incident and shows how it can damage both the victims and the perpetrators (...) Yamada excels is in depicting the interior worlds of the two main characters" 

"A Silent Voice realistically portrays the horrible consequences of bullying and uses it as the foundation for an emotional coming-of-age story about a teenager's battle with depression and his quest for redemption. The film's brilliant pacing and expertly woven narrative deliver an empowering story that will stick with you long after the credits roll." 

"All the trademarks of puberty are vividly evoked in beguiling hand-drawn visuals (...) The film boasts a fresh and engaging approach in tackling the ubiquitous Japanese subject of school bullying" 

"Here’s a film with the psychological depth to explore the meaning of friendship and the traps of status and approval (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"An intricate, beautiful account of teenage politics (...) Its approach leads an old story down a little-trod, languidly beautiful path (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)" 

"Lushly emotional (...) a real tear jerker (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)" 

"Based on a manga series, this delicately told story of wrongdoing, redemption and romance is subtle and sensuous (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"