Toaru Hikuushi e no Tsuioku

When I started watching this movie I kinda expected a classic "forbidden love" story trope wherein the end the pilot and the princess will stay together... It kinda surprised me that it didn't end like this, but I can't really say it was a pleasant surprise. Because there was no end. Basically, the story wasn't finished, and that short "epilogue" written after the final scene didn't give us any additional info. We could experience a gentleman gesture where Charles basically throws everything that he worked for away in the air. (Yeah, I understand that it was supposed to be touching but for me it was pointless. - Especially because he didn't choose the princess over the gold. He decided to throw everything away and yet leave Fana to marry some idiot who couldn't even send the message right and unintentionally backstabbed the whole mission.) We could experience these two grow closer during the movies along with them growing each as a person, learning something new about themselves... But let me ask you: What it was all for when in the end the boundaries won and we didn't get any proper ending. - That's why I stick to giving this movie 7/10 because I enjoyed the soundtrack and the fact that there aren't many movies about pilots, plus the character development was quite interesting to observe. Yet I think the ending is basically an insult for anyone who finished this movie.

A truly awesome movie, very enjoyable. This movie has a fairly simple story but it is executed wonderfully and makes for a memorable experience. The OST is one of the high points of this movie and gives overall vibe that is very similar to Violet Evergarden. The audio was a bit muffled (that may have been an issue on crunchyroll's end) and there is a fairly heavy use of CGI for the aircraft, but this doesn't take away from the movie one bit. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has an hour and 45 minutes to spare. If you are looking for a simple, high quality, feel good movie you've found the right one.

I recently decided to watch this movie after stumbling across someone mentioning it at AX 2019, and the way they described it seemed like something I would like. It's got planes, war, fighting, romance, all wrapped up into one package. Along with that, it deals with the very real and very current issue of both racism and stereotyping. And, unlike most other shows that deal with this kind of subject matter, it doesn't get solved magically by the end of the movie. I'm not going to go into detail on why that is to avoid giving spoilers. But, I will say, I did not give this series a 10 due to the story. The story itself isn't groundbreaking, and actually quite run-of-the-mill for a forbidden love story. The main reason I gave it a 10 is because the movie impacted me in a way few series have. For me, it was yet another one of those movies or shows that hits hard, but you can't quite put your finger on why. All in all, I do recommend this movie to someone who is on the fence about watching it.

This is one of those films that at first glance looks like a classic fairy tale about a princess and a knight... except that instead of a horse, we have an aeroplane. 🛩️✨ The film combines romantic adventure and a melancholic atmosphere, as well as many beautiful scenes in the clouds. And although the whole thing is enjoyable to watch, sometimes you feel that the story could have gone deeper. Animation & Art Style Very nice, especially when it comes to aerial scenes. The sky, clouds, and landscapes – they look great and have a slight Studio Ghibli vibe to them. The planes and air battles are dynamic and realistic, and you can feel the love for technical details here. The character design is simple but fitting. The whole thing has the aesthetic of a classic adventure film. Sound & Music The soundtrack is atmospheric – calm, slightly melancholic, perfectly matched to the romantic-dramatic tone. It's not super memorable, but it works during the viewing. Enjoyment & Overall Thoughts The Princess and the Pilot is a film that gives you a nice, quiet love story wrapped up in an adventure fantasy package. It doesn't cause any great shock or tears, but it leaves you with a slight ‘ah, that was nice’ feeling. It definitely works better on the level of atmosphere and aesthetics than as a super deep plot. It's like a romantic journey in the clouds, perfect for an evening when you want something nice and light, but not too demanding.

Story is quite simple and yet fascinating. This movie shows a bond between a pilot and a princess during their journey which is rather out of the ordinary....I mean...who thinks of a pilot and a princess together...and that's what I loved about this movie. A great blend of action and emotion...that's how I would define it. There are be some scenes where you'd think like "wth...this scene defies the law of gravity" bcz I have seen some people complaining about it. So I'd recommend you to watch this without applying real life logics...and you'll surely enjoy it. Its ending has got mixed reactions but still was quite fun to watch.