Blu-ray Review – Giovanni’s Island

The aftermath of World War II is explored in 2014's "Giovanni's Island," with the Japanese production examining the changing ways of power, clashing cultures, and family ties. Director Mizuho Nishikubo has quite a story to manage, with the horrors of conflict and the warmth of friendship offering a tonal challenge for the helmer. The animated movie delivers on its emotional mission, giving viewers plenty of heartbreak and confusion to handle, and while the endeavor gets a little carried away when it comes to the experience of deep feelings and personal loss, "Giovanni's Island" remains an interesting sit, touching on a corner of wartime history to help process such profound loss. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com