An UNDERRATED Masterpiece (Grief and Song of the Sea)

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  • @Saberspark
    @Saberspark3 ай бұрын

    Use my code SABERSPARK to get $5 off your delicious, high protein Magic Spoon cereal by clicking this link: magicspoon.com/SABER

  • @creativechannelname3200

    @creativechannelname3200

    3 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/io6No9F-fLHTk7A.htmlsi=5UgGR6H5JGxwiZ_H

  • @user-ez7sm8ts8l

    @user-ez7sm8ts8l

    3 ай бұрын

    Yay i'm 1st and Hey can you and your friend watch Eleanor's Secret [2009] that French-Italian feature film

  • @tayloredwards4968

    @tayloredwards4968

    3 ай бұрын

    Please do the breadwinner next

  • @imtyler99yearsago90

    @imtyler99yearsago90

    3 ай бұрын

    🦣

  • @juliangandara9552

    @juliangandara9552

    3 ай бұрын

    I'll be honest, i didn't knew this film existed, or Cartoon Saloon for that matter

  • @king_tutankhamun
    @king_tutankhamun3 ай бұрын

    i’m SO glad this movie is getting more recognition, it and everything by the studio is so beautiful.

  • @p-__

    @p-__

    2 ай бұрын

    My farts are better than Saberfarts’s farts 💨

  • @aoi_lovesart

    @aoi_lovesart

    2 ай бұрын

    I watched it once and i loved it. Since then i have been searching for this Movie for YEARS. Thank god 😭

  • @Catnapper1

    @Catnapper1

    2 ай бұрын

    It was so amazing I’m happy it’s getting recognized

  • @julianagrant5335

    @julianagrant5335

    2 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @julianagrant5335

    @julianagrant5335

    2 ай бұрын

    Sme

  • @TheRandomPosterTRP
    @TheRandomPosterTRP2 ай бұрын

    Cartoon Saloon is a truly underrated studio. They do “family” movies that don’t talk down to their audience and acknowledge every emotion, good, bad, and ugly

  • @savvastoynoysidis360

    @savvastoynoysidis360

    2 ай бұрын

    Im very excited for their upcoming julian. Since the oscars started awarding more unique winners. They maybe win for julian unless elio or wildwood make the race

  • @tylerfish2701

    @tylerfish2701

    2 ай бұрын

    Looking at their animation style, you can tell Cartoon Saloon is heavily inspired by the works of Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars (the 2D microseries) and Primal.

  • @lemmonade._.

    @lemmonade._.

    2 ай бұрын

    @@tylerfish2701its not actually well at least its not main ispo.the main ispo is old Celtic artwork with work like the book of kells its so nice seeing my culture being preserved not only in the storys of these movies but the visuals as well

  • @tylerfish2701

    @tylerfish2701

    2 ай бұрын

    @@lemmonade._. True.

  • @helixsol7171

    @helixsol7171

    2 ай бұрын

    So in other words, they do actual FAMILY movies?

  • @pinkdruid2347
    @pinkdruid23472 ай бұрын

    I had my mom watch Song of the Sea with me for St. Patrick’s Day. Her initial reaction was “what an adorable movie!”. Her final reaction was sobbing loudly and scolding me for not telling her it wasn’t just a “cute kid’s movie”. Song of the Sea really is something special.

  • @tylerfish2701

    @tylerfish2701

    2 ай бұрын

    I know it's a month late but..... ....Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone. 🍀 🇨🇮

  • @indigowendigo8165

    @indigowendigo8165

    Ай бұрын

    LOL, she scolded you for that? ^^;

  • @hirahiro2331
    @hirahiro23312 ай бұрын

    What I love about this group is that they are bringing the magic that Disney lost a while ago. 2D wasn't the issue, it was the story being told.

  • @Thesmus

    @Thesmus

    2 ай бұрын

    but they are also bringing 2d magic back too 😊

  • @hirahiro2331

    @hirahiro2331

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Thesmus Disney’s bringing 2D back?

  • @Thesmus

    @Thesmus

    2 ай бұрын

    @@hirahiro2331 oh you're asking lol no i'm saying cartoon saloon is also beinging 2d magic back

  • @hirahiro2331

    @hirahiro2331

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Thesmus ahh! I'm sorry ☺️. Yeah! 2D was never the issue. Disney just lost their magic.

  • @hirahiro2331

    @hirahiro2331

    2 ай бұрын

    @Thesmus oooh The Boy, The Horse, The Fox and The Mole is another beautiful 2D magical animation!

  • @MackenzieNerdyEMT
    @MackenzieNerdyEMT3 ай бұрын

    This movie is why my daughter named her rabbit Saoirse. This movie is one of my absolute favorites, i adore it so much!

  • @p-__

    @p-__

    2 ай бұрын

    My farts are better than Saberfarts’s farts 💨

  • @ToxicNectarine

    @ToxicNectarine

    2 ай бұрын

    That's adorable 😭

  • @rimmie0769

    @rimmie0769

    2 ай бұрын

    @@p-__WHAT

  • @General_Belu

    @General_Belu

    2 ай бұрын

    @@rimmie0769 It’s a bot. Just ignore

  • @Cottontailart

    @Cottontailart

    2 ай бұрын

    lol my rabbit is also called saoirse I only got her 2 weeks ago today

  • @AtlasArtAnimation
    @AtlasArtAnimation3 ай бұрын

    It might be just me... but when you see the Grandma start opening her jar for her "medicine", it eerily resembles the witch sucking her own emotions... then there is the fact that the father looks similar to the petrified giant who also had to suffer through loss. When I first saw it... it really did sim to imitate the Wizard of Oz format that had at least the witch and the giant resemble the father and grandma by their visual design. The grandma even brings this parakeet around and there is a dog that is loyal to the dad that makes a long journey to retrieve the children. As for Sirsa , she might be acting as a reminder of the mother for Ben which increases the hurt Ben experiences for 6 years. This is my rant.

  • @TheDragonsRose

    @TheDragonsRose

    2 ай бұрын

    The parallels matched with the art style is part of why I love this movie. It's not in your face but it's there when you're paying attention, and it's a gentle telling of a melancholy story.

  • @garrettcarlson6835

    @garrettcarlson6835

    2 ай бұрын

    Naailed it!! I loved this movie, I didn't even notice that though! Wow!

  • @SnazzyRazz

    @SnazzyRazz

    2 ай бұрын

    The parallels are insane and I love them

  • @_marshP

    @_marshP

    2 ай бұрын

    I love the parellels but I'm still confused on what about the other characters that parallel the fairy folk? Like the hair fairy and the sailor dude (the one you can see at 19:18)

  • @rachel7689

    @rachel7689

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@_marshP the ferryman ferries the kids to their destination like the 'hairy guy' showing ben the way

  • @melodystarlight7933
    @melodystarlight79332 ай бұрын

    I watched Song of the sea as a kid. My mom died just a few years later when I was 10 and she really loved that movie so whenever I watch it I feel closer to her. I’m glad you loved it too. ❤️

  • @melslilearthling1234

    @melslilearthling1234

    2 ай бұрын

    sorry for your mom passed away😢

  • @LoveMyUnusual

    @LoveMyUnusual

    2 ай бұрын

    That's really beautiful ❤ I'm sorry about your mom.

  • @NumberOneTeen826

    @NumberOneTeen826

    Ай бұрын

    My mom died too when I was 2

  • @Thefandomjumper307
    @Thefandomjumper3072 ай бұрын

    Fun fact: Song of the Sea used to air on Netflix, but eventually, it got removed years ago. Luckily, you can still find the full movie available on KZread! :]

  • @cinnamonbunz4ever327
    @cinnamonbunz4ever3273 ай бұрын

    A little fun fact, Bronagh is voiced by Lisa Hannigan, the voice of Blue Diamond from SU. If anyone is into somber/calm music I'd highly recommend checking her out, she's one of my favorite musicians!

  • @p-__

    @p-__

    2 ай бұрын

    My farts are better than Saberfarts’s farts 💨

  • @cinnamonbunz4ever327

    @cinnamonbunz4ever327

    2 ай бұрын

    @@p-__Yum

  • @KingOfGaymes

    @KingOfGaymes

    2 ай бұрын

    It’s interesting because blue definitely shares some design traits with her, like the cloak

  • @outerspaceproduction

    @outerspaceproduction

    2 ай бұрын

    Omg seriously?! That's AMAZING, she is SO talented!!

  • @josephcalamia5586

    @josephcalamia5586

    2 ай бұрын

    I just love Hanigan's accent and her singing!

  • @jacobp249
    @jacobp2493 ай бұрын

    This movie is just...such a pure expression of passion and art. It fills me with the same wonder as the best of Ghibli. I'm so glad it's still being talked about

  • @erichfiedler1481
    @erichfiedler14812 ай бұрын

    Now you're REQUIRED to cover Cartoon Saloon's first animated film, The Secret of Kells, it's basically their Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

  • @autumbreeze1129

    @autumbreeze1129

    2 ай бұрын

    Was it? Throughout the whole first film I found myself asking "what's the plot again?".

  • @erichfiedler1481

    @erichfiedler1481

    2 ай бұрын

    @@autumbreeze1129 it's basically a fictional origin for the real life Book of Kells

  • @guggelguggel7491

    @guggelguggel7491

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@autumbreeze1129yeah! Just like snow white! Im being a bit fastidious but snow white is not that well paced, though I do agree that secret of kells pacing is even moreso all over the place.

  • @impastabowl2328

    @impastabowl2328

    2 ай бұрын

    Ngl such a weird and cool movie

  • @iknowthisisforLKR

    @iknowthisisforLKR

    2 ай бұрын

    tbh the weird thing about kells is that the main character is basically over shadowed,BY A CHARACTER THAT IS ONLY ON SCREEN FOR 10 MINUTES.yes that’s right aisling is only in the film for 10 minutes

  • @laurendouglas6452
    @laurendouglas64522 ай бұрын

    Back in college, I was lucky enough to interview Director/creative lead Tomm Moore and found out about Song of the Sea two years before it's release. He was such a cool guy and even showed me examples of his concept art for the Secret of Kells. It was amazing seeing Song of the Sea in theaters, and it's such a beautiful film💜

  • @thisimagelooksslightlybett1020
    @thisimagelooksslightlybett10203 ай бұрын

    I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS MOVIE

  • @lyshaoseguera9944

    @lyshaoseguera9944

    3 ай бұрын

    Same here ^^

  • @nosferatuoddz7974

    @nosferatuoddz7974

    2 ай бұрын

    SAME!

  • @sheenafaces

    @sheenafaces

    2 ай бұрын

    SAME

  • @Wut_191

    @Wut_191

    2 ай бұрын

    Same :)

  • @audreysimmons8462

    @audreysimmons8462

    2 ай бұрын

    Same! It was the first Cartoon Saloon movie I saw before watching all their other movies! I hope they make more

  • @1No_One1
    @1No_One13 ай бұрын

    i absolutely love the song of the sea. when i was little, every friday we went to a video store to rent movies. one day i found this gem. and after that, i would always rent it. i couldnt get enough

  • @p-__

    @p-__

    2 ай бұрын

    My farts are better than Saberfarts’s farts 💨

  • @thereader4153

    @thereader4153

    2 ай бұрын

    I unfortunately lost this movie when i was younger, and the memory along with it. This video brought it back. Ill make sure to remember it, since im buying about 67 dvd copies

  • @NowInTechnicolor_
    @NowInTechnicolor_2 ай бұрын

    I’m Irish, my other animator friends work at cartoon saloon and I deeply admire them…anyway… …I’m so happy to see Irish folklore getting more popular especially with cartoon saloon, I’ve seen the scenes that my friends work on and then I watch the movie and I’m in awe of how much in keeps the original folklore to heart, I freelance and just animate what I’m told if I’m hired but I’m considering moving to cartoon saloon and pitch movies with other Celtic stories, I’m happy to see my heritage being included in movies, especially in audiences and critics like them, especially if it’s recognised by the academy :) Thank you for listening to our stories :)

  • @Transmission_Rory
    @Transmission_Rory2 ай бұрын

    I rewatched this not too long ago and it felt like the film struck a chord as an Irish person. I was reminded of The Last Samurai whilst watching it, with it showing how we've lost a sense of our identity by embracing the modern world and forgetting our culture. In a way, Moore is like Algren begging to the Emperor with the sword; making a film that deals with Irish folklore to remind us of who we are and the stories passed down to teach us morals. Regarding the whole "grief theme", there's something that the film addresses about us. See, Irish people aren't very good at expressing emotions or opening up. Granny telling Ben to "cop on and have none of those tears in the car" is something that feels all too real, especially for those in the older generations. Watching how Song of the Sea plays out feels cathartic, allowing for all that pent-up emotion to come out. And of course, all the little details you can spot throughout, like the animation is used to show dual identities (Saoirse's shadow in the lighthouse resembling a seal shadow, or Conor drinking his pint mirroring Mac Lir's cliff), or how the film contrasts the lush coasts of Donegal (Pronounced "done-e-gall") to the grey, urban bleakness of Dublin city, as well as the use of lines to foreshadow events (Like the ferrymen calling Granny "an aul witch"). It's just insane the amount of detail they cram into everything. Not to mention, how the character names have thematic meaning in the story (Bronagh's name translates to "Sorrow", Saoirse's to "Freedom" etc). James Joyce once said that you could recreate a bombed-out Dublin using Ulysses as a guide. You could also use Song of the Sea as a guide on how to recreate a destroyed Ireland (God forbid), seeing as it captures all the little Irishisms (No joke, Granny's house in this is practically every old woman's house in this country). Some will pick The Wind That Shakes the Barley or Once as Ireland's greatest film. For me, Song of the Sea easily claims that honour.

  • @Entree3000

    @Entree3000

    2 ай бұрын

    This is such a lovely and thoughtful insight into how well they captured Irish culture. I'm an American who's been to Ireland a few times and love the people there but can't help but notice the air of sadness throughout the country. I'm glad Song of the Sea is starting that conversation towards being more upfront with emotional honesty.

  • @madmouse1016

    @madmouse1016

    2 ай бұрын

    As someone who actively wants to know more about Irish culture, heritage, folklore, and mythology (all for the sake of a story I have), I really do hope they start embracing it more- there's so much that intrigues me, but so little information on it-

  • @purplepartytigerd1598

    @purplepartytigerd1598

    2 ай бұрын

    And the shadow of granny's parrot looks like that of an owl.

  • @kitdoesstufflmao
    @kitdoesstufflmao3 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT SONG OF THE SEA!! That movie is my whole reason and inspiration for even drawing and my fascination with my culture! (I'm from Ireland. I actually live near Cartoon Saloon :>)

  • @Wut_191

    @Wut_191

    2 ай бұрын

    Irish person here too! Thats so cool that u live near Cartoon Saloon

  • @kitdoesstufflmao

    @kitdoesstufflmao

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Wut_191 yeah! I even went to the studio where they made Secret of Kells

  • @p-__

    @p-__

    2 ай бұрын

    My farts are better than Saberfarts’s farts 💨

  • @PinoccThePiccolo

    @PinoccThePiccolo

    2 ай бұрын

    Wow that’s so cool!! The art from that studio is so beautiful, and inspires my art a lot too!

  • @WillowFxiries

    @WillowFxiries

    2 ай бұрын

    Same! I SAW YOU BEFORE! That's so cool by the way!

  • @Clownnosed_
    @Clownnosed_3 ай бұрын

    SONG OF THE SEA WAS A PEAK MOVIE BRO i loved watching it as a little kid :D

  • @CloudySkysDoseNothing

    @CloudySkysDoseNothing

    2 ай бұрын

    Same! :D

  • @Fangscool

    @Fangscool

    2 ай бұрын

    Me too where do I watch it it’s not on Netflix anymore so I’m so sad

  • @tylerfish2701

    @tylerfish2701

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm amazed that Song of the Sea is officially.... Phantom of the Opera: 10 years OLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLD!

  • @FleegleFazbeagle
    @FleegleFazbeagle2 ай бұрын

    IRELAND MENTION!!!🇮🇪🤩 I'm glad a beautifully animated film from my country got a mention on your channel.😊

  • @Based_Gigachad_001

    @Based_Gigachad_001

    2 ай бұрын

    Ireland = 🤢🤮

  • @WebCamNinja96
    @WebCamNinja962 ай бұрын

    "My son... I will always love you." And just like that, for the first time in my 23 years of life, a movie made me cry.

  • @DangericeDreams
    @DangericeDreams3 ай бұрын

    I’ve never seen Song of the Sea, but I’m glad you took the chance to cover it. It seems like a *seriously* underrated movie.

  • @silashurd3597

    @silashurd3597

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s really good! Definitely should check it out

  • @SeBa-xb3jn

    @SeBa-xb3jn

    2 ай бұрын

    Tis recommended

  • @S0LDIER1stclass
    @S0LDIER1stclass3 ай бұрын

    Cartoon Saloon has made most of my favorite animated movies, such as The Breadwinner (which you should totally check out if you haven't already) and Wolfwalkers (Also check out). But Song of the sea will always be my favorite :)

  • @baron-von-masky

    @baron-von-masky

    2 ай бұрын

    don't forget The Secret of Kells!

  • @S0LDIER1stclass

    @S0LDIER1stclass

    2 ай бұрын

    @@baron-von-masky Oh yeh! I re-watched that one the other day! :D

  • @KetsubanSolo

    @KetsubanSolo

    2 ай бұрын

    The only bummer about Wolfwalkers is that getting it on physical media is a NIGHTMARE, and either requires grabbing an out-of-print box set in terrible packaging that damages the discs, or importing a Region B version that has changes in the title card/credits.

  • @cheesebiscuits6323
    @cheesebiscuits63232 ай бұрын

    I was fortunate enough to attend a workshop by the people who made this with my primary school class. I was too young to truly appreciate how beautiful a film it was, but I learned a little on how to draw the characters, and am retrospectively honoured about the whole affair.

  • @joshuaokoro-sokoh2993
    @joshuaokoro-sokoh29932 ай бұрын

    Fun Fact: Cu means "Hound" or "Dog" in Irish. Also, TOOK YOU LONG ENOUGH to review one of what I call the holy trinity of Irish folklore Cartoon Saloon movies. This movie was amazing.

  • @x-X-PlagueDoctor-Xx
    @x-X-PlagueDoctor-Xx3 ай бұрын

    Song of The Sea has been one of my favorite movies for as long as I can remember. I adore this movie, and the other movies made by the same people.

  • @Seal-gr3gq
    @Seal-gr3gq2 ай бұрын

    I remember my grandmother used to play this movie for both me and my brother, years later I wanted to watch it but never learned the name. Thank you for bringing back so much nostalgia from my childhood!

  • @somerandomguy9058
    @somerandomguy90582 ай бұрын

    OH MY GOD! THAT’S WHAT IT WAS! I have been searching for this movie for literal years, because I had seen it with my school when I was a kid and I absolutelly adored it, but I didn’t know the name. Thank you for reminding me of a nice childhood memory

  • @NerdySetsokam
    @NerdySetsokam2 ай бұрын

    I remember watching this movie during the pandemic, back in 2020. When I first saw it with my brothers, I couldn't stop crying over the ending. And when I had my first semester of college, I knew I had to write an essay about the movie. That's how much of an impression it left me. I'm really happy that you reviewed a personal favorite movie of mine. Thank you, SaberSpark.

  • @ryanperez1999
    @ryanperez19992 ай бұрын

    Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers are one of the most amazing and jaw-dropping films I've ever seen. I was shocked that they didn't win Best Animated Feature because they are the most deserving films in history and Cartoon Saloon rightfully deserves to be one of the greatest storytellers in animation with Pixar and Studio Ghibli. Hopefully, they'll rerelease their films in theaters so more people will acknowledge their existence and see that not every studio relies on sequels.

  • @MayonnaiseWithoutMayonnaise
    @MayonnaiseWithoutMayonnaise2 ай бұрын

    I watched Song of the sea once when i was younger, and only once. The only thing i remembered from it was the grandma finding the girl in the Shower with the coat on, i know I loved the movie tho

  • @a.t.m873
    @a.t.m8732 ай бұрын

    This studio, Cartoon Saloon and flying bark, the studio that made rise of the TMNT make ART.

  • @yellohammer8571

    @yellohammer8571

    2 ай бұрын

    Cartoon Saloon and Flying Bark made this Australian animated film called Santa's Apprentice, which I watched many years ago, at a young age. This was my earliest exposure to CS, knowing absolutely nothing about them. But then I discovered The Breadwinner, and this was where I not only learned about CS, but their other works, Song of the Sea included, as well as a deep dive into Irish animation.

  • @ashleylieberg5033
    @ashleylieberg50332 ай бұрын

    I really don't know how anyone with with a genuine love of art--especially of animation--could underrate Cartoon Saloon. I've been thoroughly captivated by their films since I watched Secret of Kells. So glad that someone else is giving them the admiration they deserve.

  • @magicstrawberrypie5610
    @magicstrawberrypie56103 ай бұрын

    OH MY GOD SONG OF THE SEA MY CHILDHOOD MOVIE FINALLYYYYY

  • @Melody_isbear

    @Melody_isbear

    3 ай бұрын

    SAME HERE! IT HAD ME IN TEARS 😭

  • @magicstrawberrypie5610

    @magicstrawberrypie5610

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Melody_isbear SAMEEE UGHHHH THIS MOVIE IS SO AWESOME

  • @genie0561

    @genie0561

    3 ай бұрын

    Fr tho I still know all the words to Amhrán na Farraige

  • @MrVmonke

    @MrVmonke

    3 ай бұрын

    I WAS GONNA SAY THE SAME THING

  • @AubriGryphon

    @AubriGryphon

    2 ай бұрын

    What are you talking about, it just came out a couple-- FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU

  • @LukeCutox97italia
    @LukeCutox97italia2 ай бұрын

    The whole Tomm Moore's filmography (which is basically three movies) is nothing but masterpieces. Three outstanding hand-drawn stories where nature, tradition and magic are perfectly well suited. Just love them all!

  • @Jell000
    @Jell0002 ай бұрын

    So happy someone’s covering this movie! It (along with Wolfwalkers and the secret of kells, its partner movies) are very special to me, so I’m glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves :)

  • @jojogpt
    @jojogpt2 ай бұрын

    Everything is right about this movie. The fantastical world, surrealism, emotion, artwork, sound design, metaphors, and voice acting. It doesnt pander to anyone. It treats the audience with respect while respecting their own identity. This movie is easily among my all time favourites. I've seen grown people cry watching this movie. This is what happens when you have people with passion and honesty express their collaborative art.

  • @lunartimberwolf
    @lunartimberwolf3 ай бұрын

    I watched this when I was a little kid! It’s an amazing movie with gorgeous animation and scenery. The songs and voice acting is just amazing! Especially for the Irish folklore as someone who is part Irish this movie is amazing for people who love Irish folklore it’s on point and makes sure to get it right! I highly recommend watching it!

  • @KingGargantuas
    @KingGargantuas3 ай бұрын

    Yes! I adore Song of the Sea, it was the first movie from Cartoon Saloon I watched and it made me wanna seek out any new movie they've made since then! Another one of their films I'd highly recommend for those that haven't seen it is my personal favorite, The Breadwinner, it is so good!

  • @guggelguggel7491
    @guggelguggel74912 ай бұрын

    I saw this in an art student cinema with my mom once, can confirm that the both of us bawled our eyes out at the ending. I bought the dvd immediately when I found it in a "nerd" store (sells books, comics, dvd and merch). Also bought secret of kells too soley cos its made by the same studio. Holy shit I adore cartoon saloons style of animation.

  • @chloud_puff_tries_to_animate
    @chloud_puff_tries_to_animate2 ай бұрын

    this was my FAVORITE movie as a kid, i watched it on kindle and it is probably the one thing that has influenced my writing and storytelling the most over the years. i'm so glad it's finally getting recognition because i LOVE the style of it

  • @Korokwithabigbackpack
    @Korokwithabigbackpack2 ай бұрын

    I remember watching this in school (third grade) and I loved it. Thank you for reminding me of this masterpiece

  • @mystikittii3910
    @mystikittii39102 ай бұрын

    FINALLY you’ve watched this movie, im not kidding when i say I’ve waited YEARS to hear you talk abt it. Song of The Sea is genuinely so beautiful and one of my favorite movies this review was perfect!

  • @carysbowen2228
    @carysbowen22282 ай бұрын

    Ive seen this film twice, first time was before my dad died in the panemic, and the second time after. I was moved the first time, but the second time had me bawling my eyes out. It is such a beautiful and tender exploration of grief. It reminded me I have to feel my grief and not bottle it all up.

  • @red-anteater
    @red-anteater2 ай бұрын

    this studio is absolutely AMAZING. absolutely my fav artstyle in a movie for sure. Secret of Kells was the first one I saw and gosh it's mesmerizing. the way they play with perspective is beautiful. I wish more studios still made 2D movies :'(

  • @foxdae7762
    @foxdae77622 ай бұрын

    It's moments like this that make me so proud to be half-Irish! 🍀🍀🍀

  • @t-time8839
    @t-time88392 ай бұрын

    This is my Favourite film of ALL time. It was the film that began my hyper interest in animation as an art form! Did you know the mother's name Bronnah comes from Gaelic and means a sorrowful woman? There's so much depth and detail to this film it's just phenomenal!

  • @Ruxxide
    @Ruxxide2 ай бұрын

    OH MYGODDDDD I FREAKIN LOVED THIS MOVIE!! Thank you saber for bringing it into the spotlight it deserves❤❤❤

  • @Misty_Moon_animated
    @Misty_Moon_animated2 ай бұрын

    Song of the sea WAS my childhood, I absolutely loved the ending and the art style it kinda inspired me to start animating!

  • @Jimperz
    @Jimperz3 ай бұрын

    Couldn't even get past Saber describing the ending without getting teary eyed myself. :p A beautiful, emotional and delightful work of art. Can't recommend Song of the Sea more, and the Irish Folklore trilogy in general. Eager to see what Cartoon Saloon does next!

  • @lizgranado4239
    @lizgranado42392 ай бұрын

    Cartoon Saloon is an amazing studio! My mom and I discovered them on complete accident with Secret of Kells. And Song of the Sea is my favorite film from their line up. And their watercolor backgrounds are just stunning♡

  • @maxlevheim1779
    @maxlevheim17792 ай бұрын

    I love how saber does synopses of movies. It feels like a calm and enjoyable conversation but you can still hear the passion and storytelling in his voice

  • @ZekeStaright
    @ZekeStaright2 ай бұрын

    Just watching the goodbye scene here is enough for the memories & tears to come flooding back

  • @chrisbj5251
    @chrisbj52512 ай бұрын

    This movie and wolfwalkers are the reason why I'm hopeful for 2D animations

  • @x1nightfallx
    @x1nightfallx3 ай бұрын

    Song of the Sea is definitely one of my favorites. And very underrated, for not only the art/animation, but the story telling as well. Thanks for covering this movie SaberSpark 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @AbigailWimbush
    @AbigailWimbush2 ай бұрын

    Bro not this movie. It is really sentimental to me. My mum was Irish and really proud of her heritage. She got cancer and was in end of life care. We found this movie and she promised to watch it with me in late 2015 so we ordered it... She never even saw it get delivered. It arrived the day after she fell into the death coma.... We received the news she had died when watching the movie. I watch it every year on the anniversary of her death. Being the second child, a daughter, with two brothers. It hit especially hard particularly because I got my mother's Irish curls and round face, I'm her spitting image although some of my family deny it I see the way they look at me. This movie is so beautiful however it absolutely kills me simultaneously. Stories my mother told me sprinkled in the movie. She wanted her childhood in Ireland to live through me as I was born and raised in rural England. Their childhood in the movie is similar to mine and my mothers. My mother would often sing old songs, I hate how I can't remember them. She would've loved this movie. At least she got to see the secret of kells before the cancer reached her brain so she could fully appreciate it :)

  • @user-cr3ly1dr4l
    @user-cr3ly1dr4l2 ай бұрын

    As an Irish person, it's great to see Cartoon Saloon getting recognized. This movie is absolutely beautiful and there are so many references to ancient Irish legends and Irish culture

  • @loumew5657
    @loumew56573 ай бұрын

    I REMEMBER THIS MOVIE! IT'S A MASTERPIECE! (We watched it once in middle school and I tell you, half the class was crying)

  • @geraldjoseph9
    @geraldjoseph92 ай бұрын

    It's really nice to see my favorite childhood film being brought back up in a good light. I remember watching this for the first time and it made my tiny little child brain sad but also inspired. This movie is the main reason why I love the ocean and will always love seals

  • @Dinosaur_Nightlight
    @Dinosaur_Nightlight2 ай бұрын

    Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, and Wolfwalkers are some of my favorite movies and I wish more people understood how powerful child media is. I feel more enriched having seen these and to see this one get the spotlight this time makes me so happy. Thanks for a wonderful review Saber!

  • @HowlingMonki
    @HowlingMonki2 ай бұрын

    This movie is amazing; I've only watched it once, but it was a beautiful experience. The ending song is one I listen to often and usually get teary eyed while doing so.

  • @thischannelisdead9
    @thischannelisdead92 ай бұрын

    YESSSSS OMG I watched this on a train as a kid and it's changed me ever since. I couldn't remember exactly what it was about, I just know I've never been the same since. I am SO glad to see it brought up. Edit: I also remember that my sister became so upset watching it that I couldn't hum the main song because she'd start crying!! I'm going to rewatch the movie before seeing the video though, just because it's been that long. Wish me luck! Update: I watched it and it was so incredible!! I nearly cried but my sister's anticlimactic comments stopped me, which I somewhat appreciate and somewhat hate her for lol

  • @tiptoes209
    @tiptoes2092 ай бұрын

    When this movie came out I made sure to show it to my nieces and nephews. I had a cat at the time named Selkie and I felt that the movie would help them learn some of the lore behind her name. When we got her as a kitten she had the biggest eyes and such a round body she resembled a seal pup lol. I had her for 17 years before she passed away in 2019.

  • @carillonringing7

    @carillonringing7

    2 ай бұрын

    Rest in peace to your dear Selkie.

  • @miraclewolfpack8236
    @miraclewolfpack82362 ай бұрын

    When my sister showed me this as a child, I loved it. I have cried multiple times and I still listen to the music.

  • @rjmckenzie4706
    @rjmckenzie47062 ай бұрын

    I own both Song of the Sea and Secret of Kells on DVD. These are classics, and highly respective masterpieces. In fact after seeing these films including Wolfwalkers I wanted to learn more about Irish folklore and the ancient religion of the island. This is what I want to see in a studio, preserving their culture and displaying it to the world through film. This is an emotional movie and I recommend it, also I have a tiny percent of Irish in my blood.

  • @juliabrand1547
    @juliabrand15472 ай бұрын

    I'm thrilled you're covering Cartoon Saloon's work. Tomm and his crew are dear friends of mine, so I'm pumped their work is getting talked about. Hope you can cover some of their other films/shows like The Secret of Kells in the future.

  • @clowntown3
    @clowntown33 ай бұрын

    This movie means the world to me, I have a tattoo of Saoirsa on my arm. Hell I even did that thing where you scream and tense up in utter joy, I'm so happy you're looking at this movie

  • @sakurashy8492
    @sakurashy84922 ай бұрын

    Listening to the soundtrack felt like a spiritual experience. Like you are transported to a simpler time and an open space with sparse houses, plenty of natural landscapes and a walking distance to the ocean.

  • @liammcardle5080
    @liammcardle50802 ай бұрын

    This is my favorite movie ever, and I’m so glad it’s getting the recognition it absolutely deserves

  • @RosenEagle
    @RosenEagle2 ай бұрын

    i remember watching this movie when i was around the age of 8 with my mom, and we just started absolutely tearing together, I've literally never forgotten about that moment, i even had dreams about the movie ever since, but could never find it again😭 thanks so much for talking about this movie I CAN FINALLY WATCH IT OMMGGGG

  • @mateochavez8455
    @mateochavez84552 ай бұрын

    I'm positively delighted that Cartoon Saloon is getting a spotlight! Their work inspired a deep respect for animation in me at a young age.

  • @bookfish
    @bookfish2 ай бұрын

    Watching Song of the Sea in the cinema with my mother will be a forever treaused memory of mine. She doesn't even really like to go to the cinema, especially not for animated movies, but for some reason she agreed to come with me. When the movie ended I asked her "how was it?". And she only said "beautiful". Then as we walked home discussed the details, that what we liked about it. Also this movie is the reason, why I named my first dnd character Saoirse (and how that dnd session changed my life but that's a different story).

  • @minou2980

    @minou2980

    2 ай бұрын

    this is so cute omg. !!

  • @Cecona
    @Cecona2 ай бұрын

    I watched this movie a few years ago, and loved it so much, especially the music! I like to roleplay and write stories, and one of my characters is a mermaid. In the lore I have, each mermaid has their own song that is unique to them, and after watching this movie I made Song of the Sea her unique song.

  • @neilhannan5112
    @neilhannan51123 ай бұрын

    My So Happy that the Irish we have Cartoon Saloon like Disney but Ireland on how awesome stories like this to share around the world thanks to this Animation Studios located In Kilkenny Ireland 🇮🇪 🎊🥳♥️❤️💕

  • @Anitsu-
    @Anitsu-2 ай бұрын

    Omg I used to watch this movie on KZread, then years later I found the movie again and watched it fully and understood it. This is my absolute favourite movie ever.

  • @minou2980

    @minou2980

    2 ай бұрын

    same!! i watched it when it came out ( i was 8) , and then, last december (im now 17), on my plane flight home back to ireland, it was one of the movie options. i decided to rewatched it, and suddenly i understood everything , when i was younger i had NO IDEA the owl and giant were metaphors for the granny and the dad, needless to say i was SOBBING by the end of it. 10/10 movie

  • @shar
    @shar2 ай бұрын

    love love love that you covered this!!! this is my favorite animated film

  • @jaydinotjd
    @jaydinotjd2 ай бұрын

    I remember watching this movie and being in absolute awe at how pretty every scene was. It was incredibly interesting and heartfelt. Their style is so specifically distinct and beautiful

  • @littleender100
    @littleender1002 ай бұрын

    I was not expecting to see this precious movie again and being reviewed by Saberspark!

  • @the_doodle_dimension6257
    @the_doodle_dimension62573 ай бұрын

    So glad you’re talking about this movie!! I watched it years ago for the first time and it’s been one of my favorites forever! I credit this movie (and the others by the studio) what got me to want to be an animator :] The parallels between each human character and their faerie counterpart is my favorite detail

  • @sleepy_m0th388
    @sleepy_m0th3882 ай бұрын

    This movie is SO UNDER RATTED. It was my favourite movie in my childhood, and i used to watch it on repeat, and i re-watched it recently, and im back to watching it on repeat because its still good.

  • @LordPanda9259
    @LordPanda92592 ай бұрын

    I love this movie so much! It's one of my mom's all time favorites too. It tells such a beautiful story, bursting with creativity and immersion in every frame. Not to mention, the way the story just unfolds with no hand holding. There are ties between characters that are never pointed out with a, "Oh my gosh, that character is just like this one!" The movie knows we are smart enough to pick up the pieces, and lets their story tell itself. All the characters felt real, and had reasoning for what they did. Nothing ever felt forced. If you love WolfWalkers or Secret of the Kells, please, please watch this one, It's my favorite of the three, and one of my favorite movies of all time.

  • @sleepingselkie
    @sleepingselkie3 ай бұрын

    One of my favourite films of all time, I can't wait to watch this! Thank you for covering it

  • @thegloomest2490
    @thegloomest24902 ай бұрын

    Song of the sea was one of my favorite movies growing up, I remember watching it over and over because I loved the art style, story, music and characters. glad to see someone talk about it after so many years! Love your vids Saber!

  • @Karmathehalflander
    @KarmathehalflanderАй бұрын

    I’m so glad this movie is finally getting the recognition it deserves!!! It was a masterpiece in storytelling, music, and artistic visuals and it’s truly my favorite movie of all time!

  • @golgothasterrified
    @golgothasterrified2 ай бұрын

    This one is a childhood comfort movie. I have to keep myself from watching it too much so I don't dampen it's impact. I'll watch it once, maybe twice a year on a cold and stormy day, bundled up with some cocoa and it always makes me cry my eyes out.

  • @StudioKelpie1993
    @StudioKelpie19933 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad more of you guys in America are getting to see these films by Cartoon Saloon, they're amazing and seriously want to one day work for them! Ireland's finest animation studio! Also.... those poor kids... having to live in DUBLIN of all places!

  • @nilawarriorprincess
    @nilawarriorprincess2 ай бұрын

    TYSM! I watched this years ago & loved it, but couldn't remember the name or find it again. My mother died on Easter, so finding this movie again on Easter Sunday feels like a gift.

  • @IanGarofalo91
    @IanGarofalo91Ай бұрын

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who was so moved by this movie. I was still emotional for a day or two after watching it. I'm so glad we have studios like Cartoon Saloon making such beautiful and imaginative films. I also enjoyed their contribution to Star Wars: Visions.

  • @sylphofstarfruit
    @sylphofstarfruitАй бұрын

    I'm so glad that Song of the Sea is getting more love. I love Cartoon Saloon, they truly care about these stories and you can tell how much heart is put into each film in the trilogy of Irish folklore. One day I hope to be able to intern with them, genuinely re-ignited my spark for animation.

  • @IceFireTerry
    @IceFireTerry3 ай бұрын

    The Celtic trilogy is great

  • @levi_lover25

    @levi_lover25

    2 ай бұрын

    It's Ghibli level of good

  • @Wild_Wisper
    @Wild_Wisper2 ай бұрын

    0:39 I literally flipped when he mentioned wolfwalkers, it’s one of my favorite movies, and it’s criminally underrated. So glad it’s getting recognition!

  • @sterthester736
    @sterthester7362 ай бұрын

    Just seeing that clip of them talking and saying goodbye to Bronagh, even without the audio, always manages to make me tear up. This film is incredible, and I love it so, so much. It was also the first time I learned of some of the mythos involved, and I still remember the lullaby song that shares it's name with the film at random times.

  • @simonthebelievierbogalo4ab426
    @simonthebelievierbogalo4ab4263 ай бұрын

    Ah yes, one of mvies from category "I saw them once when I was younger and I completely forgot about it" New I need find that one movie animated like Pat & Mat about a boy who took a journey with samurai bug who was in reality his father Yeah also in the same category

  • @worldsbestsomersault
    @worldsbestsomersault3 ай бұрын

    I love this movie!

  • @PARANOIDDAVEEEEEEEE
    @PARANOIDDAVEEEEEEEE2 ай бұрын

    I internally shrieked when this showed up in my recommended. When I was younger and this movie came out I was obsessed with it, always got so excited when I saw it. Absolute favorite. Deserves all the recognition and more.

  • @Some-gal
    @Some-gal2 ай бұрын

    This is my childhood film!! So glad it’s getting attention. This and Boy And The World were my top two as a kid.

  • @fish4409
    @fish44093 ай бұрын

    AHHH FINALLY SEEING A FAVORITE MOVIE OF MINE WITH MY CULTURE!!

  • @tylerfish2701
    @tylerfish27012 ай бұрын

    The Shawshank Redemption of animation.

  • @radioactiveanimations4159
    @radioactiveanimations41592 ай бұрын

    YES!!! FINALLY!!! This movie has been my favorite for years. It’s beautiful colors and animation, the story that brings me to tears every time, the way it captures its characters and setting in such a unique and creative way. This movie is one of my favorites and always will be for a reason. More people need to know about it.

  • @fitzy7419
    @fitzy74192 ай бұрын

    AAAAAHHH IM SO HAPPY TO SEE SONG OF THE SEA GET RECOGNITION!!! I love this movie with all my heart, it is GORGEOUS visually and story wise, and has been my favorite movie and my comfort movie for YEARS.

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