Boring, that's what it was. I was rooting all time for the "villains" because these teenagers were so annoying. The whole things just started because of this girl that didn't want to do what her father said. Like come on, grow up for God's sake, he's your father and he pays for everything you own so unless you want to live alone you have to do as he says. Don't get me started on that little kid and all the Home Alone stuff. Man I hoped during all the movie that the kid got taken by the police. Those kids commicted a lot of crimes so they deserve a punishment. Nevermind the 7 out of 10 I'm giving it just a 6 now. Hated it, don't see it. Peace off.
3 Reviews
good animation, half baked story
The-Last-Sith-Lord1 July 2022
It's well animated, but the story is a mix of home alone (without the fun) and half a baked ending, as the kids get a lot in trouble, but the movie doesn't show the after match, how they united with their parents and friends after all the mess they did. And the main character at the end is just kind lonely and pathetic, kind felt bad for him.
It really left a bad taste on the mouth after watching this movie, I really don't recommend, better stick with Home Alone, you will sure have a lot more fun watching and a heart warming ending than this story.
It really left a bad taste on the mouth after watching this movie, I really don't recommend, better stick with Home Alone, you will sure have a lot more fun watching and a heart warming ending than this story.
A low-key anime, but with enough surprises to make it moving
XavierVA12 February 2021
I watched this anime at an animation festival and I knew nothing about it beforehand so I had no expectations. Nevertheless, I had a great time and I'm surprised by its low rating and the fact that virtually no one, at least in the West, has talked about it (It doesn't even have a rotten tomato page).
Six adolescents, 16 to 17, decide to camp for a week as an act of rebellion because one of the girl's father has decided to move his family to Tokyo to pursue his political career, despite the girl's protest. They squat an old abandoned mining side and quickly realize the site already houses a young clandestine Thai refugee, who's pursued by the police. The next part of the film is reminiscent of Home Alone, with the gang trying to repel the police's assault of the facility. Later, as the group gains the attention of the media, the story takes a more personal turn and explores deeper issues related to one's identity and the public image/intimate life dichotomy. The writers explore those issues with authenticity and candor.
At first, I was struck by the beauty of the almost watercolor-like backgrounds. But I had a few reservations because the story starts with the tired trope of the nerdy boy secretly in love with his calm, beautiful classmate. Thankfully, the plot later took many turns and proved to be much more than a collection of overused clichés. The art remained impressive until the end and made great use of the story's abandoned industrial setting.
While probably more aimed at an YA audience, this adult was nevertheless entertained until the end and deeply moved by the most powerful scene (you'll know the one when you see it).
7 days war deserves a wider audience.
Six adolescents, 16 to 17, decide to camp for a week as an act of rebellion because one of the girl's father has decided to move his family to Tokyo to pursue his political career, despite the girl's protest. They squat an old abandoned mining side and quickly realize the site already houses a young clandestine Thai refugee, who's pursued by the police. The next part of the film is reminiscent of Home Alone, with the gang trying to repel the police's assault of the facility. Later, as the group gains the attention of the media, the story takes a more personal turn and explores deeper issues related to one's identity and the public image/intimate life dichotomy. The writers explore those issues with authenticity and candor.
At first, I was struck by the beauty of the almost watercolor-like backgrounds. But I had a few reservations because the story starts with the tired trope of the nerdy boy secretly in love with his calm, beautiful classmate. Thankfully, the plot later took many turns and proved to be much more than a collection of overused clichés. The art remained impressive until the end and made great use of the story's abandoned industrial setting.
While probably more aimed at an YA audience, this adult was nevertheless entertained until the end and deeply moved by the most powerful scene (you'll know the one when you see it).
7 days war deserves a wider audience.
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