StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Freaktana A Major Disappointment

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Haven Kaycee It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Irishchatter I thought this anime was so well done because of the plane designs and their realistic movements like flying up in the air, doing badass ways lol. I have to include the enemy ships as well, they were pretty awesome to look at, especially their steampunk designs. They kinda reminds me of the anime films "Steamboy" and "Castle in the Sky" where they involved a lot of steampunk designs when it comes to ships or robots (although no robots were in this anime). However, it did have a disappointing ending that the princess and the Pilot didn't get together in the end. Literally like you can clearly see they were in love with each other. It didn't make sense that she could marry that pretty boy Prince Carlos and not be in love with him. As well, I always thought that Charles deserved a high status lifestyle since he was treated really poorly because of his background. He honestly did deserve to be king and marry the princess. I mean he can still be a pilot regardless lol!Anyhow despite the ending I wish would happen, overall the anime was well done!

ecwelling73 The Princess & the Pilot was an anime movie that is better than I expect it. It not only involves with romance between these two beloved characters, it also involves discrimination, self-realization, and free will. That is what I love about this movie. It is a reflection of everyone else: of how we interact with judgment that it takes time for us to show what we are made of and receive acceptance. I truly adore the romance between Fana del Moral(the princess) and Charles Karino(the pilot), and I love the action and the adventure they have endured while flying in the sky during the war. Jun Shishido(the director) and Satoko Okudera(the writer) have done a marvelous job making this movie both romantic and thrilling. And this movie is a guarantee must-see for everyone, both male and female. It is touching and exciting combined into one great film.

daddygotblues OK it's not a movie you will watch with guy friends, it's very soothing without the ace pilot kick ass package.it's a 2 hour escape into a childhood dream, there's the princess, and the sky for you.if you grab a pina colada or ice tea open the window with cool breeze in the afternoon you'll be in the mood for this little gem i'm totally into top gun etc but this movie while being the exact opposite, do bring me back in time where dreams are beautiful and nothing else matters, you'll enjoy the graphics and a little bit of pure innocent romanceif you must be a tough guy 100% of the time don't watch it, if you do have a soft romantic side and appreciate a little escape this is for you

asphaltq This film is about a long journey that a pilot and a princess take during a fictional war, in some fictional aircraft.Being a screenplay by Satoko Okudera of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" and "Summer Wars" fame, I expected this one to be an equal success. Sadly it is not the case here.From a normal movie viewer's standpoint, To Aru Hikushi e no Tsuioku is unsubstantial and clichéd at best. The plot is quite flat without any twist: you can pretty much imagine what is going to happen in such a story setting after the first 15 minutes of viewing, and the movie will go on to prove your forecast. The characters could've used much more development than what is shown on screen: the princess's behavior and actions feels awkward and forced. A lot of time is wasted on unnecessary dialogues and unimportant incidents and characters while not enough is given to the main characters and their journey, to the point that it feels draggy from time to time while unsatisfactory in the end.The music and theme song is forgettable, especially compared with classics like the Macross series. Image wise, while it serves some good background scenery of the sky, the clouds and the sea, and some of the air battle scenes are amazing, I couldn't help but feel that occasionally they cheapped out on 3D FX: a lot of the objects and scenes are purely hand drawn with dubious perspective and accuracy, resulting in a half-finished feeling. To be honest the whole movie feels more like an episode of a TV series than a feature film.And then another big issue for me is the aircraft design and tactics they employ in the battle scenes. Being an aviation/war themed film I expect something of "Porco Rosso" or "Macross Zero" level of research and depiction of the aircraft and air combat, only to be deeply disappointed in this regard. Things are against basic physic principles when it comes to aircraft design (those floats are just way too small on the "Santa Cruz") and air maneuvers (they act like UFOs instead of real airframes), and the use of the planes are unimaginative to say the least(I have some good ideas for those retractable floats). I'm not going into detail as to spoil it, but you will know what I'm talking about if you are also an aviation geek like me. They could've hired some real consultants if they don't possess Hayao Miyazaki's level of knowledge of aviation.I kept feeling that a lot could've been done in this film but none is achieved in reality. This movie is about love and aviation, both of them extremely romantic topics, but it delivers neither. What a waste.I give it 5 stars for their effort and some of the beautiful and exciting scenes.