Scarlet (2025) directed by Mamoru Hosoda @AMC Hampton Towne Centre IMAX w/ Laser

With Hosoda, the plot might be great or it might be middling; but I have every confidence that this film will at least be spectacular to look at. Let's see it on the most impressive type of screen available in these parts.

RUNTIME: 112 minutes

RATED: PG-13

SYNOPSIS: From visionary Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI) comes a powerful, time-bending animated adventure about SCARLET, a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. After failing at her mission and finding herself gravely injured in the “Otherworld,” she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage. When confronted again by her father's killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge?

BLURBS:

"'Scarlet' might be [Mamoru Hosoda]'s most narratively ambitious work to date, adapting and warping one of the most famous tales ever told, adding new layers of complexity, and centuries of new, invaluable context." - William Bibbiani, The Wrap

""Scarlet" is at its best when it puts the narrative aside and lets the atmosphere take center stage. When it does, it's a ride worth taking." - Matt Schley, Japan Times

"The dragon's fearsome appearance, combined with composer Taisei Iwasaki's thrumming score, makes for an unforgettable theatrical viewing experience." - Belen Edwards, Mashable