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Song of the Sea

Song of the Sea

2014
Family/Kids, Fantasy
1h 33m
Saoirse is a child who is the last of the selkies, women in Irish and Scottish legends who transform from seals into people. She escapes from her grandmother's home to journey to the sea and free fairy creatures trapped in the modern world. (imdb)

Directed by:

Tomm Moore

Screenwriter:

Will Collins

Starring:

Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Pat Shortt, David Rawle, Lisa Hannigan, Jon Kenny

Genres:

Family/Kids, Fantasy, Animation

Countries:

Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Luxembourg

Languages:

English, Irish Gaelic
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Song of the Sea

2014
Family/Kids, Fantasy
1h 33m
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luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 30 Mar 2019
84
86th
This is an absolutely astounding animated movie with an interesting story rooted in a deep and rich mythology that I, unfortunately, know nothing about. That might be one of it's strong suits, but it's also a detriment, there were times that I couldn't help but feel lost at references to mythological ideas that might be mundane to an Irish person, but were completely foreign to me. Yet, enough is explained that I exuberantly enjoyed what I did understand, even if not all of it.
Rated 30 Mar 2019
icarusIcarus
Rated 11 Apr 2015
90
89th
Once again (as in The Secret of Kells), the animation is simply astounding. Moore has a way of creating images characterized by openness. That is, the world of this film always feels open with possibility...one never knows what is coming next. The story here was more emotionally satisfying than that in Kells, as narrative and theme come together beautifully in the final act. The haunting music only adds emotional resonance to the mythology of the piece without seeming overbearing. Magnificent.
Rated 11 Apr 2015
xacviantxacviant
Rated 21 Feb 2015
86
75th
A young girl is a selkie (a kind of human-seal hybrid), just like her mother, and when she is prevented from fulfilling her duties to the spirit world, she takes ill; her brother must take her on a long journey which leads them through the heart of Ireland's myths. Gorgeously animated little tale, a little shaky in terms of character but rich in magic and color. Some may find the theme of parental abandonment (the curse of the selkie) unsettling, but it's handled with sensitivity.
Rated 21 Feb 2015
kasperlKasperL
Rated 25 Feb 2021
75
77th
The parts of the plot that relate to its fantasy elements get a bit muddled at times, but Moore nails the most important character moments, and his film has a lot of heart.
Rated 25 Feb 2021
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 24 Mar 2018
100
94th
Visual tour de fucking force.
Rated 24 Mar 2018
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 05 Jan 2016
90
92nd
This was absolutely spectacular, beautiful in every way. At first I thought I was going to be too frustrated by the characters to give this a good review, but how wrong I was. The characters are actually ridiculously well-written - they're supposed to be frustrating initially, and the organic way in which they grow and learn from their experiences is far beyond what most animated movies manage. The visuals, pacing, and music are also completely stunning, and fit together perfectly.
Rated 05 Jan 2016
isaberraisaberra
Rated 31 Aug 2015
90
87th
A magical adventurous story based on Irish folklore with a bit of a melancholic air about it. The art style, soundtrack, and the colors altogether create a truly stunning and ethereal effect on the movie.
Rated 31 Aug 2015
nilbogNilbog
Rated 27 Jul 2015
76
75th
I saw this at the cinema recently, and all I can say is...''wow''. Such a beautiful movie. The animation is some of the best I've seen in a long time. Great to see traditional animation, as opposed to CGI, being used in a new animated movie. And I love how the animation looks like it's from a picture book. The Irish mythology is so great, this movie makes me want to find out more about it. In short, this was the best new movie I've seen in a long time. Recommended for all humans
Rated 27 Jul 2015
donquixoticdonquixotic
Rated 18 Jun 2015
50
33rd
Beautifully animated but left me cold
Rated 18 Jun 2015
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 02 Jun 2015
69
48th
I'm sure this is good for young kids, but I feel like I was watching every cut scene from an indie game in a row. The art is beautiful but I've seen it around for years, also in indie games. This is now what I'm calling the real' 'indie game the movie'
Rated 02 Jun 2015
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 28 Mar 2015
60
40th
Visually stunning but its emotional beats don't quite resonate.
Rated 28 Mar 2015
dougiedDougieD
Rated 15 Sep 2014
90
81st
A melancholic fairy tale brought to life with gorgeous 2D animation and a beautiful soundtrack. Reminds me a lot of classic Disney films of the 1940s and 1950s. Had me engrossed from the first moments and didn't take one wrong step.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
matguy3matGuy3
Rated 23 Oct 2018
8
80th
A visual and tonal masterpiece. Situated deep in genuine Irish folklore, the film radiates a magical, earthy coziness that is positively indulgent.
Rated 23 Oct 2018
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 01 Jan 2018
80
74th
SotS is arguably a better idea for a film, than a film itself. The marriage of irish folklore, gorgeous animation ( although not to every ones taste, I wager ) and fairly typical emotional storylines should be more involving than it actually is on screen. For someone not versed in Irish Folklore, despite getting a lot of the references, I felt a little sidelined and that was to the detriment of my overall enjoyment of the movie. I rarely ask for more exposition, but it might have helped in SotS.
Rated 01 Jan 2018
keyutkanKeyUtkan
Rated 28 Jul 2017
83
92nd
Its realy amazing when its comes to visuals and the musics. Even ı and my family a little napped with all those great songs. Loveable characters, mythological reflection to our characters. A bit unfocused and casual story but still get you there. My biggest concern and disgrace about this movie is always try to make a bridge make a connection between celtic myth/celtic paganism and Catholic christianity. It was disturbing the all old, mysterious mythological theme. Ben is the only character.
Rated 28 Jul 2017
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 03 Oct 2015
83
84th
A very pretty animation, with a cute, sort of simple story. I really enjoyed it, and those seals are extremely adorable.
Rated 03 Oct 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 18 May 2015
9
89th
With a stronger emphasis on narrative than there was on "The Secret of Kells", "Song of the Sea" tells a truly lovely and mature story (once again based on Celtic lore) without having to sacrifice any of its breathtaking animation.
Rated 18 May 2015
barraocBarraoc
Rated 03 May 2015
70
64th
Beautiful to look at and true to the studio's signature style, but it doesn't hit the emotional depths that it aims for.
Rated 03 May 2015
troothTrooth
Rated 02 May 2015
86
94th
Just as good, if not better than Secret of Kells. I can't wait for more from this studio. It's a lot more of an emotional, human story this time. Set in modern times, but with a fairy-tale-like theme similar to something like Peter Pan or Wizard of Oz.
Rated 02 May 2015
catnipCatnip
Rated 21 Mar 2015
90
87th
A wonderful fairytale weaved with old scottish folklore, told with beautiful animation and art style, and the soundtrack alone is absolutely stunning. A must-see not only for children.
Rated 21 Mar 2015
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 31 Jan 2015
45
40th
Kind of like the Irish version of classic Disney, but way more boring.
Rated 31 Jan 2015
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 21 Jun 2023
68
33rd
Sweet natured, clearly deeply felt fable simmers in rich Irish folklore, giving a great sense of time and place rare for an animated feature, but there’s a cold rigidity to the characters, and even certain plot points, that makes this difficult to connect with emotionally, especially once the story’s overarching themes of loss and grieving come to the fore. On the fence regarding the animation – it’s effective for the story its trying to tell, but certainly not conventionally attractive.
Rated 21 Jun 2023
hotsakehotsake
Rated 01 Sep 2020
55
41st
donquixotic said it best. I wanted to like this, I even liked the basic story, however I had a hell of a time keeping my attention on the film for any length of time.
Rated 01 Sep 2020
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 16 Jan 2019
70
58th
little shit (u kno who)
Rated 16 Jan 2019
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 18 Jul 2018
95
99th
Movies like this make you fall in love with animation all over again. Pixar wishes it could make something as good as this in this decade.
Rated 18 Jul 2018
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 17 Feb 2018
75
88th
A very beautiful film - visually and musically - telling an honest and heartfelt story about coming to terms with bereavement, a process that is truly unique for every individual that goes through it - but is also a very strange process. The super cute and innocent presentation of Saorsie certainly helps melt one's heart too. A stunning film: I had to pause at different parts to marvel at the beautify of the animation and gaze at the imagery - breathtaking. Highly recommended.
Rated 17 Feb 2018
antidood1antidood1
Rated 17 Sep 2017
80
84th
A lovely little movie that enchants with its combination of truly beautiful 2D animation and powerful, abstract storytelling. The visuals manage to benefit optimally from their flatness, often depicting scenes simultaneously from a bird's-eye perspective and from the side, which results in some surreal images. The story seems to be woven from pure emotion, a quality that only briefly weakens in the second act. A perfect example of a true family movie; watchable for adults and children alike.
Rated 17 Sep 2017
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 10 Sep 2017
7
61st
Very beautiful animation, and a simple folk tale. Perfect matinee stuff.
Rated 10 Sep 2017
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Apr 2017
2
46th
Pretty but hella-dull, took a couple of goes.
Rated 30 Apr 2017
2256a7a3902256a7a390
Rated 10 Apr 2017
95
94th
What a wonderful story. I also love the soundtrack. I can't wait to see it again.
Rated 10 Apr 2017
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 18 Mar 2017
7
67th
Beautifully animated children's film about loss and change.
Rated 18 Mar 2017
gcatgcat
Rated 22 Dec 2016
95
84th
The summary is misleading, the story is more of Saoirse's brother Ben, than of the selkies. A wonderful story, art, and songs. Worth watching. Warning: Ben verbal treatment of Saoirse at the beginning borders on verbal abuse. Strong character development of Ben, so worth watching.
Rated 22 Dec 2016
dwyerdwyer
Rated 16 Nov 2016
73
44th
The story, art, and larger themes are perhaps just a click or two below The Secret of Kells, but Song of the Sea spends more time than its predecessor on character development, offering a slightly more satisfying experience. This may be nitpicking, though, because both are lovely to look at, although this film is a lot cutesier, which may be an improvement or not.
Rated 16 Nov 2016
fuzzleshnopsfuzzleshnops
Rated 14 Oct 2016
78
56th
Beautiful! More meditative than emotionally powerful. It truly does wash over you in reflection and magic.
Rated 14 Oct 2016
kavuKavu
Rated 11 Oct 2016
80
69th
Such a beautiful film, and not just visually.
Rated 11 Oct 2016
hte624hte624
Rated 18 Sep 2016
95
91st
A beautiful animation in an utterly charming style; the story is original, breathtaking and slightly melancholy whilst drawing in transfixing elements from the original Irish mythology, and the use of Gaeilge throughout the film is endearing but not overpowering: it shows a national pride whilst keeping the film completely accessible for mere English speakers like myself. All in all, a solid picture, and I'd rec it to everyone.
Rated 18 Sep 2016
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 28 Jul 2016
72
32nd
Kind of a cute fable story, and it grew on me a bit as it went along, but I don't really like the style and the themes kind of collapse on themselves at the end.
Rated 28 Jul 2016
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 09 Jul 2016
82
85th
Not entirely up there with the best from Studio Ghibli, but still the kind of movie that Disney animators secretly wishes they were allowed to do.
Rated 09 Jul 2016
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 27 Jun 2016
5
81st
Absolutely beautiful
Rated 27 Jun 2016
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 14 Mar 2016
90
92nd
Although Ben starts out the film as incredibly obnoxious and unlikeable, the story is gentle, imaginative and lovely. And as to be expected from Cartoon Saloon, the animation is breathtakingly beautiful. I was reminded of Spirited Away in some ways, which was intriguing.
Rated 14 Mar 2016
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 13 Mar 2016
8
78th
Aside from Ben being an annoying brat at times, this film was pretty wonderful - both in terms of storytelling and visuals - simmering with a sense of imagination and introspection that never recedes. Having played Journey again yesterday, this film makes me wish Tomm Moore would develop an indie game.
Rated 13 Mar 2016
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
70
19th
Visuell grandios, nur die Geschichte wirkt etwas flach. Wie in seinem letzten Film widmet sich Tomm Moore einer irischen Kindergeschichte. Song Of The Sea handelt von der Aufgabe eines Jungen, seine kranke Schwester zu heilen. Technisch ist der Film auf höchstem Niveau. Moore verbindet sehr viel mit wenig.. mehr auf cinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 07 Feb 2016
45
85th
Great children's film and maybe the most gorgeous animation I've seen since the glass-painted cells of "Old Man and The Sea".
Rated 07 Feb 2016
geohawkgeohawk
Rated 15 Jan 2016
88
68th
Mann and his team take advantage of the simple character designs and storyline to conduct multiple experiements in 2d animation. Most of these work out perfectly, adding beauty and emotional depth that matches the voice work and soundtrack.
Rated 15 Jan 2016
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 15 Nov 2015
75
65th
Is a worthy film ever going to win Best Animated Feature?
Rated 15 Nov 2015
roriusagiRoriUsagi
Rated 29 Aug 2015
100
87th
The colors are beautiful!
Rated 29 Aug 2015
paxtonPaxton
Rated 19 Aug 2015
89
88th
Everything with Macha, the owl witch, is amazing. Feels redundant to label anything with an owl witch as awesome. Perfect candidate for the screencap game.
Rated 19 Aug 2015
venecVenec
Rated 09 Aug 2015
95
93rd
A very beautiful and wise animated movie.
Rated 09 Aug 2015
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 04 Aug 2015
84
76th
Very sorrowful, but not to the point where it's unwatchable. Much like with "Secret of Kells", its animation is simply amazing.
Rated 04 Aug 2015
corbadCorbad
Rated 19 May 2015
75
66th
While neither the pacing nor the story captured me (though the mythology was refreshing and pleasant), I was from the outset seized and held happily captive by the gorgeous, original, incredible artwork.
Rated 19 May 2015
yoohooyoohoo
Rated 19 May 2015
85
82nd
Beautifully animated with a poignant and uplifting fairytale story to accompany it.
Rated 19 May 2015
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 11 Apr 2015
70
29th
Very pretty but not a single interesting thing is done or said. I mean jeez is it pretty but that just makes me wish the studio would do something else.
Rated 11 Apr 2015
punqPUNQ
Rated 02 Apr 2015
80
99th
Beautiful story from start to finish! My heart was truly warmed by Song of the Sea (2014).
Rated 02 Apr 2015
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 29 Mar 2015
78
60th
Beautiful story told in very elegant animation
Rated 29 Mar 2015
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 22 Feb 2015
79
71st
Adorable fairy tale told with dazzling artistry.
Rated 22 Feb 2015
doughbarondoughbaron
Rated 20 Feb 2015
74
60th
A simple story with simple animation and themes that's beautifully executed.
Rated 20 Feb 2015
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 19 Jan 2015
65
44th
Beautiful animation but not a lot else.
Rated 19 Jan 2015
onacOnac
Rated 07 Jun 2022
91
96th
Looking at the visual style of the movie, I had the feeling, I get something I have always wanted, but never knew I wanted it. The drawing style and the music are so beautiful that it bought me immediately. Even if there were no story at all, I would have had an excellent time just by looking and listening to the art. The story is also very good, even if there was one very unexplained turn around the middle, it's still excellent. This movie is a must watch for everyone!
Rated 07 Jun 2022
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
93
94th
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Rated 06 Aug 2021
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 01 Jul 2021
80
81st
Bronagh: "Come away oh human child, to the waters and the wild, with a fairy, hand in hand, for the world's more full of weeping than you can understand."
Rated 01 Jul 2021
soixistSoixist
Rated 30 Mar 2021
83
70th
Really Good
Rated 30 Mar 2021
simsorutsimsorut
Rated 02 Jan 2021
91
92nd
Büyülü bir yolculuğa çıkmaya hazır mısınız?
Rated 02 Jan 2021
malcymMalcym
Rated 10 Dec 2020
3
6th
As with the earlier Secret of Kells, I found this a potentially magical experience enhanced by lovingly crafted animation, then wrecked by a thoroughly dreary story.
Rated 10 Dec 2020
mckmollymck_molly
Rated 07 Aug 2020
70
82nd
☆ An absolute gem of a film. I must rewatch it sometime soon to refresh my mind on it, but I remember it did bring me to tears. Stunning animation. ☆
Rated 07 Aug 2020
tubasaxttubasaxt
Rated 30 Apr 2020
100
99th
It moved a little bit slowly, but who cares? It was gorgeous and captivating.
Rated 30 Apr 2020
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 06 Sep 2019
100
98th
Beautiful animation - very visually pleasing and I think it was quite calming too. Highly recommended.
Rated 06 Sep 2019
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 02 Jun 2019
70
43rd
Masal, Anne-Çocuk, Abi-kardeş, Deniz feneri, ada, baba, büyükanne, periler,manto
Rated 02 Jun 2019
metalhankmetalhank
Rated 26 Jan 2019
61
46th
This film has an interesting different style, kinda old school cartoons with many modern techniques. It's a good story that is told, but it is just too cute for me to love it.
Rated 26 Jan 2019
arossaross
Rated 06 Jan 2017
66
26th
beautiful animation but to be honest I lost interest.
Rated 06 Jan 2017

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