The Red Turtle
Cert PG, 81 minutes, opens 26 May
Director: Michael Dudok de Wit
THE PLOT This latest film from animation geniuses Studio Ghibli is – surprise – not one of their usual Japanese adventures. Instead, Dutch director de Wit offers the tale of a shipwreck survivor who washes up on a desert island. He builds rafts to try to sail away, but the titular reptile has other ideas…
WHAT’S RIGHT WITH IT? Free from dialogue, this castaway drama is beautiful to look at, spinning an affecting story that departs from reality about halfway through.
WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT? It can often be tricky to relate to events that are – logic dictates – imaginary.
VERDICT A poignant tale of loneliness, regret and love.