Song Of The Sea (Re-Sleeve) [DVD]

A charming wee film, beautifully animated, with lovely music sung by Lisa Hannigan.

I'm a horror, Sci Fi fan. I like other films too! But I do love a good bit of dark drama.I took my son when he was little to see this, when it came out at the cinema. Hadn't seen a trailer, just went to my local cinema, picked a film and went in.I sat expecting to watch just another kids film, and boy was I wrong!!This film is BEAUTIFUL! My young son loved it. And I loved it. And anyone I've suggested to watch it, always loves it.Don't be put off by an animated film here.People of all ages and genre lovers, will love this film

I'm not quite sure how this film slipped through my fingers on release, I was a big fan of The Secret of Kells, but maybe my kids were just in that inbetween age when they wouldn't enjoy a movie iike this as either an adult or a child.Anyway, I watched it the other night with my now 20-year-old daughter and we loved it. It draws on Irish/Celtic mythology, which feels so much better preserved than any English equivalent.I could describe the story - a classic episodic quest - but in reality it's the art style which brings so much delight. If you pause a classic animated film on a modern delivery system such as Blu Ray or HD streaming then you can see something of the way the image was created, using a series of rather flat, 2-dimensional illustrations. The music and movement of a traditional animated movie covers over any weakness in an individual frame. The Song of the Sea is no different in its process (although there are clearly 3D digital elements to the film, some of which are the flattest element of the film), it's just that the painterly style means that I was often tempted to stop the film and enjoy the beauty of many of the images, and sometimes did.Rarely has an animated movie given me such pleasure in its artistry first and foremost.

An absolutely stunning film that can be enjoyed by anyone. Possessing beautiful animation, a captivating story and hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, this film is honestly one of my favourites ever made. I was watching it in my living room and my mum, who normally has no interest in animated films or any of the films I enjoy, came in and watched it with me and loved it as much as I did.This blueray has been lent around my group of friends with all of us watching it with our families and everyone adoring it. It is a wonderful film for the whole family.A word of warning for the US import of this blueray though- although the blueray works fine on UK blueray players, the box advertises an Ultra violet copy- which, unfortunately, cannot be redeemed in the UK as the film has not yet been released here.Other than that, the blue ray arrived in good time (which I was extremely glad of as- since receiving this blueray- I have moved to a different country).Overall, a beautiful film that longs to be shared with others. It will make you laugh and cry, it is so heartfelt and nostalgic. I love it.

Exquisitely beautiful,sweet, touching and funny. This wonderful film stands with head held high alongside the best animations from across the globe. The hand-drawn charm is particularly to be welcomed nowadays - although computer-generated animation is also capable of beauty, there remains a real magic in something drawn by hand. The story, derived from the well-known Celtic legend of the Silkie (Seal-woman), deals gently with the process of grieving as two children deal with the aftermath of the loss of their mother and try to go back to the home from which the well-meaning have removed them, and is steeped in creatures of Celtic legend, who are having a bit of a rough time of it in the modern world. It is a must-see for anyone who appreciates film as art, anyone with children (it is funny, it is magical, it is sad, it is healing), anyone who wants to support independent voices in cinema.

Just watched this beautiful film. I have read the reviews of two or less and I do not agree. Yes one could compare it to Studio Ghibli due to its subject matters of nature, spirituality, children and folklore. However stylistically it is so different in the way the film has been designed. Studio Ghibli is very polished animation and Song of the Sea is soft watercolour, more simple in its rendering using a softer beautiful colour palette.Studio Ghibli films are Japanese/Asian in tradition, Song of the Sea is based on Irish and Scottish folklore. Ponyo in some ways is crude and certainly not the best of Miyazaki's creations and hints of Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid. I agree Totoro is a great classic film and Miyazaki understands the simplicity of a child's beliefs. The children in Song of the Sea are equally well considered, the loss of a mother, childhood bickering, misunderstanding and coming to terms with grief. Both my wife and I, practicing artists and lovers of Studio Ghibli found the film beautifully done, different in it's style and will show it to our children.

A very sweet adventure about a brother and sister bonding after losing their mother. From the makers of the likewise excellent Wolf walkers

This visually gorgeous family movie, has become a staple in our house. It’s my six year old daughters favourite film. A mythical Irish tale about about a brother and sister. Contains mild peril, so I wouldn’t recommend this to the under fives. That said, my three year old is fine when watching it with the whole family. This is a heart warming film about the legend of selkies. The characters demonstrate courage and inner strength along the way. The musical score is simply gorgeous. I purchased that too. I love this animated movie and I admit I always shed a tear at the end. Totally recommended.