Steamboy was visually spectacular but soulless and rather aimless.
Ghibli movies are a completely different thing.
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Steamboy was visually spectacular but soulless and rather aimless.
Ghibli movies are a completely different thing.
Great. Then I'll start with Spirited Away then. Thanks.
Saw Only Yesterday for the first time when it was added and yep, it's great.
Has anyone confirmed if the version of Mononoke uploaded to Netflix is the uncensored version?
Censored is fine but I remember my shock watching the version with all the violent deaths intact for the first time... after having already watched the film 4 times at that point.
Currently out so can't check.
Censored is fine but I remember my shock watching the version with all the violent deaths intact for the first time... after having already watched the film 4 times at that point.
Currently out so can't check.
Saw Porco rosso several years ago and liked it but thought it lacked some kind of big payoff.
I was younger and my movies needed more grandeur, I guess.
Watched it again yesterday incidentally, and it's such a gentle, dainty mix of things. Subtle, charming, funny, poetic.
A subtlety often mistaken for minimalism and the trait of a minor work.
Being set in Italy and Porco having the same name as my son certainly play a role, but I love every second. Every frame.
Masterpiece, without a doubt.
Only yesterday is one of the few I never saw.
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Only Yesterday is the film that in rewatching was just a delight and way better than what I remember it being, but as I said earlier in this thread I think a lot of that has to do with being a teenager when I last watched it to now where I'm in my 20s.
Porco Rosso still doesn't do it for me but super glad for everyone that loves it.
Here's my updated ranking of last months films:
Porco Rosso still doesn't do it for me but super glad for everyone that loves it.
Here's my updated ranking of last months films:
- My Neighbour Totoro
- Only Yesterday
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- Castle in the Sky
- Ocean Waves
- Porco Rosso
- Tales From Earthsea
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You are in for a treat.
Both films are as you say, much more appreciated the older you get.
Everybody touts the big guns (Totoro, Sen To Chihiro, Nausicaä) and whilst they are all fantastic, Porco and Only Yesterday usually get overlooked in the west.
Simple but beautiful movies.
Now we wait for Miyazaki's final moive, 君たちはどう生きるか (How Do You Live )
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I just watched Princess Mononoke for the first time (great movie by the way).
I don't know, but I find that Breath of the Wild is very similar to Princess Mononoke. The setting, outfits, weapons, creatures... it feels that Nintendo was inspired by this film for the game.
I don't know, but I find that Breath of the Wild is very similar to Princess Mononoke. The setting, outfits, weapons, creatures... it feels that Nintendo was inspired by this film for the game.
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Yeah I agree, so many similarities that it had to have been an influence for BoTW.
I've just finished watching Spirited Away on Netflix (My first Ghibli movie) and I have mixed feelings.
The artwork and animation quality is top notch. I was very impressed and can consider it the most beautiful animation I have ever watched. On the other hand the story is messy. I didn't like it at all. Characters pop in and out without adding to the story. Like this big dirty creater and no face who was a complete waste of time. Also there were no overall message there. A small love story between early teenagers was the main part here with some randomness here and there.
So, would I enjoy the rest of Studio Ghibli work?
The artwork and animation quality is top notch. I was very impressed and can consider it the most beautiful animation I have ever watched. On the other hand the story is messy. I didn't like it at all. Characters pop in and out without adding to the story. Like this big dirty creater and no face who was a complete waste of time. Also there were no overall message there. A small love story between early teenagers was the main part here with some randomness here and there.
So, would I enjoy the rest of Studio Ghibli work?
Ummm... I must say this is the first time I've seen Spirited Away described as a love story.
I don't generally think there's a "correct" way to consume media, but you may have been focusing on the wrong elements of the movie if, for example, you think No Face was a waste of time who didn't add to the story.
Spirited Away is heavy on referencing on japanese folklore. If you want something that's more newcomer friendly, I would suggest something like Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa or Totoro.
You don't need to know a thing about Japanese folklore to appreciate Spirited Away.
You don't, but it does adds context into why those creatures are behaving that way.
Besides recognizing that the customers of the bathhouse are various spirits and demons, it's not really necessary IMO.
I actually agree that Spirited Away is a little bit busy, plot wise.
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I am really interested to know your take on no face and how important he is to the plot.
He represents how greed, complacency and carelessness can't fill a void, or give you purpose, in a movie that's all about rejecting fear and self absorption in order to find yourself?
He's also an allegory about the effects of pollution.
It sorta is when characters pop in and out is what that poster's main complaint. The fact that Spirited Away resonate more with japanese more with it having the biggest box office there back when it was released is pretty self-evident.
They're all great. I'd recommend Nausicaa very highly as well. It is a nice change of pace from the others, considering it is post-apocalyptic and surprisingly a bit bleak and violent, while still having all that Ghibli charm. Also has Hideaki Anno as a key animator on a few parts, meaning you get to see some amazing explosion effects, and where a lot of Evangelion came from.
Not really. I checked the ranking on wikipedia and only 4 anime movies are in the top 10, 3 by Ghibli. Anime movies tend to have big opening and then fell off hard.
Oh, I thought you were talking box office in Japan vs other countries :P
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My dude, No Face is like the most obvious incarnation of the film's themes of self-serving greed and material wealth being toxic. The entire film is chock-full of it. Think about the spirit that Chihiro helps to 'free' by unclogging all the shit they've become engorged in. Her parents' entitlement in helping themselves to whatever they want and being turned into pigs for it. The workers of the bathhouse climbing over each other for gold. Then look at what happens to No Face as he indulges in the same thing.
It kinda is, just not an overtly romantic one. Just rewatched it and it still feels inexhaustible. There's just so many angles of endearment to peer into. I found new things to appreciate and love about the Radish Spirit scene and the test of faith scene.
Also just saw Kaguya for the first time and it is devastating. One of the best page-to-screen adaptations of any tale. It'll rank really high on my personal list.
Watch Totoro, it's awesome. The Tale of Princess Kaguya is also great and I think a bit underappreciated, the art style is incredible.
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Finally watched all of this months films, my ranking of the 14 Ghibli films on Netflix so far is:
- Spirited Away
- My Neighbour Totoro
- Only Yesterday
- Princess Mononoke
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
- Castle in the Sky
- Arrietty
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
- My Neighbors the Yamadas
- The Cat Returns
- Ocean Waves
- Porco Rosso
- Tales From Earthsea
I'm a bit late but I found this pretty interesting video which addresses the soundtrack differences between the versions.
(relevant part at 4:09)
Apparently Disney's staff told them that american audiences would grow uncomfortable if there's more than 3 minutes without music. Afaik are the european dubs closer to the orginal
April films are here (full library excluding Grave of the Fireflies now up
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The final seven films are now up on Netflix.
Pom Poko (1994)
Whisper Of The Heart (1995)
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea (2008)
From Up On Poppy Hill (2011)
The Wind Rises (2013)
When Marnie Was There (2014)
Pom Poko (1994)
Whisper Of The Heart (1995)
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea (2008)
From Up On Poppy Hill (2011)
The Wind Rises (2013)
When Marnie Was There (2014)
Really excited to watch The Wind Rises again. I've watched most Ghibli movies many, many times but that one I've only seen once in a theater when it came out. I'll probably have a bit different perspective to it now.
Also I think From Up On Poppy Hill is a nice little portrayal of the 1964 olympics era Japan. It's not a masterpiece or anything but I like it.
Also I think From Up On Poppy Hill is a nice little portrayal of the 1964 olympics era Japan. It's not a masterpiece or anything but I like it.
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It's really tough to go with a top 5 but:
- Princess Mononoke
- Spirited Away
- Kiki's Delivery Service
- Porco Rosso
- My Neighbor Totoro
I love Grave of the Fireflies and I think everyone should watch it... But I will probably never watch it again.
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unfortunately Grave of the Fireflies was not included in this deal, but I agree that people should watch it, although maybe wait for the real world to get a little better as it is incredibly depressing.
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Holy cow, I finished The Tale of The Princess Kaguya and is a masterpiece and instant classic for me!
It became my most favorite Ghibli movie.
It so much better then I thought it would be and I can't believe how emotional it touched me. I'm an emotional mess now.
The animation is so good. Even if everything is stylised, it felt so real. The expressions are phenomenal. I could really feel if the characters felt happiness, joy, sadness and depression.
The movie also reminded me on classic storytelling and old movies, what I really like.
I can't believe how few recognition this movie gets in general. I could write assays and assays about this movie.
.I recommend this movie hard!
10/10
It became my most favorite Ghibli movie.
It so much better then I thought it would be and I can't believe how emotional it touched me. I'm an emotional mess now.
The animation is so good. Even if everything is stylised, it felt so real. The expressions are phenomenal. I could really feel if the characters felt happiness, joy, sadness and depression.
The movie also reminded me on classic storytelling and old movies, what I really like.
I can't believe how few recognition this movie gets in general. I could write assays and assays about this movie.
.I recommend this movie hard!
10/10
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Only movies that are even remotely related are A Whisper of the Heart and The Cat Returns, and even there the connection doesn't really matter at all. There's really no right answer, you can watch them in any order.
Would people generally agree with this? I know I've not seen 3 / 4 and I fancy watching something new.