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Voices of a Distant Star Directors: Makoto Shinkai, Steven Foster Number of Items: 1 Format: Animated, Color Running Time: 30 minutes Studio: A.D. Vision Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2003-06-10 Buy from Amazon

Customer Reviews: Total numer of reviews: 69 Average rating: 4.0 ""Real connections--they can't be broken by time or space."" Love is forever. o8E So, as a_gypsy_cowboy says, "Give some today--Liberally." Wise man that one...~_^ I watched this dazzling anime short [in time but certainly not depth] on August 17th, 2003 with a special friend as close as a sister o8E on a topic that each one of us know all too well--Love. Tonight, as I was watching the extremely special tv show, "Joan of Arcadia" again recommended by a great friend, as close as a brother, o8E Someone told Joan: "Real connections--they can't be broken by time or space." And I thought of this movie. And that is what "Voices of a Distant Star" is all about to me. Believing in love and connections throughout time and space is as essential as belief in myself, that I can achieve whatever I put my heart to, and in all things Good. o8E I'm feeling thankful for the precious friends that love me, and I'm most thankful for WindBeneathHer (MY) Wings tonight because soaring isn't possible without the Wind and he is that for me o8E. Love is forever. I wish everyone reading this joy, inspiration, and renewed strength mounting up with wings as the eagle. Soar! Yeah, you. ~_^ o8E "great movie" At first i was watching it unwillinglly ( cause my firend made me watched it ) but as i watched it, i totally fall in love with it. It is one of the best animation that i ever watched. The story filled with thoughts, and the plots are touching. Also want to point out that the music is really good too. Really worth watching... "Whoa" This is the first anime that has left me actually feeling something after it is over; for once it had a little more to it than awesome action, cool characters, and a descent story. When "Voices" ended I immediately watched it again, hoping, like a small child, that the second time around that something would change and take away that painful void left when everything was done; but alas, everything stayed as it should. In a word, unbelievable, "Voices of a Distant Star" is a must see for everyone who appreciates good anime. "Inspires an Unfamiliar Feeling" When this began I was skeptical; the animation wasn't too terrific and the dialogue seemed simplistic. What a difference 15 minutes makes. For some reason you find yourself gaining empathy for both of the characters, who are realistic, kind, and strong. The more they exchange words across their phones and the time between each message lengthens, the more you want them to be together. They are children, and at the same time, adults. I'm not sure that I would recommend this short film for a single feeling, but that feeling...I'm not even sure what it was. Almost bittersweet, not quite melancholy, close to comfort. What I think it may have been was passion for the human race--their strength when inspired by love. I'd say to rent it first but, if you can't, then you may want to spend a few dollars for some newfound hope. "schoolgirl outfit kills movie" Nice looking Anime, but boring to watch