Look Back

2024 was a big class for animated pic , and few stood out more thanLook BackandThe Wild Robot . The former was a phenomenal version of the Tatsuki Fujimoto manga of the same name , the latter was largely seen as the best DreamWorks picture in days , and both are loose contenders for the best animated motion-picture show of 2024 , if not some of the best photographic film of 2024 , in general .

wait BackandThe Wild Robotwere two of thebest animated films of 2024 , by far , but one might have overtaken the other in prestigiousness . With 2024 formally over , the full statistics of how certain films do over the year are finally coming out , and to the surprisal and joy of many , reckon BackbeatThe Wild Robotin one of the biggest movie rankings of the year . It ’s nothing but a will toLook Back ’s incredible quality , and it says great things about its chance at even more prestige .

Look Back Officially Overtakes The Wild Robot As The Top-Rated Animated Movie On Letterboxd

Letterboxd is a popular land site for cataloging someone ’s personal movie watchlist , and in late year , it ’s become a major tool for measure the timber of films for both casual watcher and ego - proclaimed cinephiles . With how much attentionLook BackandThe Wild Robotreceived , they both rank highly on Letterboxd ’s end - of - year ranking lists , and surprisingly , Look BacksurpassedThe Wild Robotto be both the top - rat alive film of 2024 and the fourth - best picture of 2024 , in cosmopolitan , withThe Wild Robotonly rank second and 6th on each respective tilt .

As for whyLook Backranked so highly , it ’s easy to see why . It was one thing for the film to have originative and all - around gorgeous nontextual matter and animation , but just like the original manga , Look Backtells a heartwrenching story about red ink and finding yourself that anyone can link up to , and it stands out as the unspoiled adaptation of a Tatsuki Fujimoto work , by far . The Wild Robot , of course , is similarly great with its poignant drama and gorgeous 3D visuals , but it make sense thatLook Backwould tick it out on Letterboxd , if only by a little .

Look Back’s Letterboxd Ranking Makes Its Oscar Chances That Much Greater

Is Look Back A Shoe-In For The Oscars?

Look Back ’s Letterboxd ranking is great to see , especially for what it could intend for succeeding awards . Look Backis one of several anime motion picture eligible forBest Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards , and with its Letterboxd rankings solidify its status as a in high spirits - timbre film , Look Back ’s Letterboxd ranking could give it a practiced chance at securing an Oscar nomination . course , there ’s no direct correlation between the two , but other major Oscar contenders likeFlow , Dune : Part Two , and , of row , The Wild Robothave likewise high ranking , so thing do seem to be going in its favour .

Naturally , Look Backgetting at least a nominating speech , if not a win , would be swell to see . see Back ’s quality is one affair , but anime is infamously underrepresented at the Academy Awards , soLook Backat least get nominated for good Animated characteristic would go a foresighted style toward helping Zanzibar copal receive more identification at the Academy Awards . Overall , the winner of bothLook BackandThe Wild Robotmade 2024 a dandy year for life , and it will be with child to see what other laurels they might find .

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positive artist Fujino and secluded Kyomoto bail over their shared passion for pull in manga . As they pilot the challenges of mature up and pursuing their aesthetic dreams , their friendship deepens . The story attractively explore root word of creativity , dedication , and the wallop of personal connexion on their journeying .

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Confident artist Fujino and reclusive Kyomoto bond over their shared passion for drawing manga. As they navigate the challenges of growing up and pursuing their artistic dreams, their friendship deepens. The story beautifully explores themes of creativity, dedication, and the impact of personal connections on their journey.

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