Nostalgia Meets Mystery: A Review of The Brightest Star

Posted By C. M. Rubin on Feb 1, 2025

By Serena Wooten Tuomas Tuppurainen’s The Brightest Star is a bittersweet, enigmatic animated film that evokes childhood nostalgia while delving into themes of innocence and mystery. This visually stunning, dialogue-free masterpiece captivates with its hand-painted animation style reminiscent of classic Disney films and the emotionally evocative scores of Studio Ghibli. The story centers on a little girl’s journey into a mysterious...