Movie Review:Grave of the Fireflies

The Grave of the Fireflies is the Japanese animated film which was released in 1988,telling the story between two lovely siblings. Grave of the fireflies is trying to tell a realistic story and it is a touching drama about human condition,youth,death and war. All throughout,Seita and Setsuko lose their home,and then lose their mother.The movie opens on an evening in 1945,after Japan's surrender at the end of World War ll and in the train station,the young Seita dies alone. The rest of the movie tells us,in flashback,how things have come to this. Seita and Setsuko are two young Japanese children struggling to survive in the countryside near Kobe.Their father was away,as being an officer of the naval forces. When their mother dies from burns suffered during an American fire-bombing raid,a distant aunt takes them in but she coldly discards the children and also she is too mean,then they decided to live on their own and moved to a hillside bomb shelter.

                  Seita is such a big brother for his little sister,Setsuko because when they was getting less and less food,he even stole food in order to obtain food for her whatever he was beaten by the owner of the field and also he was sent to police station. Unexpectedly,young Setsuko died of starvation while in his care.In Japanese culture,fireflies symbolize the soul;they look like souls wandering around in the night. As fireflies always appear in summer,this is also another connection. They struggle to survive throughout their life. This movie describe the strong relationship between two young children. Seita loves her sister very much. At the first time,Seita and his aunt kept a secret to Setsuko about her mother's death. Later,Setsuko knew about that and she felt so sad then started to cry loudly. That scene is so touching to me. Although this movie is sorrowfully,I would like to advise u to watch this only a once. If you decide to watch this film,make sure that bring a tissue box nearby. People who watch this film often use the words "powerful," "moving," "touching," "wonderful," "meaningful," "great" etc. to describe this film.

                 And also,the feedbacks from people who watch this film are almost the same. Many people specify this film as "one of the greatest war movies ever made." Grave of the fireflies is one of the most painful film I have ever watched. In many cases,the fact that it is animated gives simple actions and scenes a beauty and innocence that would not have existed. Otherwise,in contrast,it shows the painful realities experienced by the characters. It tells the simple beauty in the darkest of situations and the strength of the human spirit. We can realize that the enemy in this film is war. It kills many people who are honest and you can see the tragic effects of war. I am sure that "Grave of the fireflies" brings not only many painfulness  but also difficult to take your eyes off. No one ever notice that animation movie cannot tell the realistic story,but as an exception,"Grave of the fireflies"can tell us. So that,this film is one of the masterpiece Japanese animated films. Although the art is not very good,its old fashioned style buildings and the views are well done. The mind that Seita stands for her little sister is so respectful. He looks only for her little sister's face and dosen't care to others. Seita had to struggle for both himself and his little sister,Setsuko throughout the movie. If I were him,I will not be brave enough to survive alone during these nightmares of World War ll. Hence, I admire his mind and beliefs. Finally,brave Seita died alone at train station. How poor he is? This movie can also call the anti-war movie. 

                To sum up,I would like to recommend this movie as a powerful anti-war movie to watch although it is a sob story. Grave of the Fireflies is a touching and extremely painful film to watch. This movie is direct,honest and worth watching by anyone.

I am in love with " Singapore Transportation "

                               The transportation system in Singapore is totally different with my country. It is incredibly awesome! We can get our destination without any delay. There are many kinds of transportation such as bus,MRT,taxi and cable car. In Singapore, it is easy to go around by bus. For the route or destination of each bus number, just refer to the information displayed on every bus stops. The buses are numerous and timely. Also the EZ traveller prepaid card makes it easy without worrying what is the bus fare.

The cable car to Sentosa is a good transport, but also an excellent point of view over the harbour and part of the town.

The Singapore MRT is the heart of the Mass Transport System. Every station has at least four General Ticketing Machines (GTMs),a Passenger Service Center,LED and plasma displays that show train service information and announcements. The Singapore MRT has the EZ link card,it is a smart card that stores money values and can be used not only in the MRT but also the LRT and bus system without the need for multiple cards.

Travelling by taxis is one of the convenient way in Singapore. We can hire the taxis easily,hail a taxi along a road,at a taxi stand,or make a booking with one of the many taxi companies in Singapore. In Singapore,taxi cab fares must be charged by the taxi meter and are based on the distance travelled.

      It is very convenient for me to transfer one place to another. I found many positive effects of Singapore Transportation. We can go our destination without any delay and tiredness. Hence,I am really keen on Singapore Transportation.

My general attitude towards writing

 

                          Generally,writing essays seems very factual so that most people afraid to write. Some people needs ages of time to come out the ideas according to topic. But,my attitude towards writing is neutral. As for me,i enjoy reading than writing. I spend most of my spare time by reading. On the other hand,all the four skills such as listening,reading,writing and speaking are important and they are connected. If you are not very well in one of them,you have difficulty to learn the others. As an example,reading books and articles can help us to find out the ideas for writing. Moreover,writing is also a message between people who are million miles away. The more you write,the more your creative skills are improved. So that,your skill levels will be getting strong! I think writing portfolio is an easy way to share our work and activities. Praticing in writing helps us strengthen our writing skills and how to write an argument,instructions,letters,comments,and leaflets. In conclusion,if you love writing and want to get positive feedback on your writing,you have to read more and pratice writing more.