JULIET & THE KING

I truly felt for Julie. Her fragility in the face of court intrigue and her courage to keep performing was very moving.

Though fictional, the film captures the atmosphere of 19th-century Iran and shows how its culture interacted with Europe at the time.

The songs give the film a theatrical flair, and the dance sequences make it feel like a real stage performance.

Such a beautiful animated film! The music, costumes, and colorful scenes all felt like stepping into a fairy tale. I laughed and felt for the characters.

I loved the grotesque humor and the mix of genres. It’s both drama, farce, and musical comedy all at once.

The film boldly blends historical drama, Eastern opulence, and Western classics. It feels like a cultural bridge between Shakespeare and the Shahnameh.

Love is portrayed here as a force that transcends countries and cultures, yet collides with the barriers of jealousy and power.

The animation is stunningly detailed, especially the ornaments, carpets, and architecture. You can see the massive effort the artists put into it.

Visually and musically, the film is impressive, though at times it feels overloaded. Too much happening at once. Still, it’s an ambitious and rare achievement in global animation.

It’s refreshing that the heroine isn’t just an “object of affection” but an active player in the story who makes her own choices.