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Vompatti
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 09:49 |
I've enjoyed most of the ones I've seen, but Princess Mononoke is absolutely stunning in every aspect.
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deathlifereborn
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Posted: May 20 2010 at 09:44 |
to-toro...to-toro...
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UndercoverBoy
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 14:36 |
I guess I'll be the first to vote for "Laputa- The Castle in the Sky." While I know that "Spirited Away" is the most well-made and thoughtful film, I got the most enjoyment from "Laputa." (Both films are 5-star masterpieces, either way.) The perfect fantasy film, and such a beautiful story about friendship.
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Dean
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 08:40 |
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: January 09 2010 at 08:19 |
For all the Ghibli fans out there:
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Kazuhiro
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 22:48 |
I recommend Lupin III's "The Castle Of Cagliostro".
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Zebedee
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Posted: July 29 2009 at 18:12 |
Doniphon wrote:
Grave of the fireflies, no question.
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I wholeheartedly agree. In fact, I consider Grave of the Fireflies to be the best war film ever made. Period.
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Friendship is like wetting your pants: everyone can see it, but only you can feel its warmth.
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Doniphon
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Posted: July 27 2009 at 04:39 |
Grave of the fireflies, no question.
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Quando un uomo con la pistola incontra un uomo col fucile, quello con la pistola è un uomo morto.
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memowakeman
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Posted: June 30 2009 at 16:33 |
Forgotten Son wrote:
Werneflo wrote:
Nausicaä probably; it has that special... something (like all Hayao Miyazaki movies, but this one has gotten an extra doze of... something).
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Agreed. I think a lot of it is down to the fact that the world Miyazaki created has the greatest depth. It also helps that Miyazaki himself wrote the manga the film is based on, so it's his creation through and through. |
You hit the nail guys, Nausicaa is SO special, to my eyes is a beautiful film
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Forgotten Son
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Posted: June 30 2009 at 09:57 |
Werneflo wrote:
Nausicaä probably; it has that special... something (like all Hayao Miyazaki movies, but this one has gotten an extra doze of... something).
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Agreed. I think a lot of it is down to the fact that the world Miyazaki created has the greatest depth. It also helps that Miyazaki himself wrote the manga the film is based on, so it's his creation through and through. My 3 favourite Ghibli films each offer something very different. Nausicaa is the kind of epic Miyazaki does so brilliantly; Grave of the Fireflies is extremely moving, much darker departure from the average Ghibli film; and The Cat Returns is just plain delightful, appealing to my inner child and love of cats.
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fuxi
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Posted: June 30 2009 at 04:14 |
Jimbo wrote:
I thought My Neighbor Totoro didn't have a whole
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My Neighbor Totoro is my favourite Ghibli film! I know it's less "arty" than some of the studio's more recent output, but it so happens that I lived in Japan from 1985 to 1996... On the edge of a typical countryside village... I got to know the movie in its original Japanese version (undoubtedly more convincing than the English redub), thanks to our children, who grew up with it... And ever since, it's been the Perfect Summertime Film Experience! To tell you the truth, our daughters watched it again (and LOVED it) just the other night, even though they're now between 16 and 20 years old. The whole film is pure nostalgia for a typically Japanese countryside childhood. Delightful!
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Werneflo
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Posted: May 16 2009 at 18:25 |
Nausicaä probably; it has that special... something (like all Hayao Miyazaki movies, but this one has gotten an extra doze of... something).
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: May 16 2009 at 17:45 |
I just saw Nausicaa again this evening and wow, the soundtrack was pretty progressive! Awesome.
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Jimbo
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Posted: May 13 2009 at 15:59 |
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Posted: May 04 2009 at 01:20 |
Some friends and I have been watching some of these films on weekends, and so far my favorite (and the one to get my vote) was Spirited Away. The characters were very well constructed, the plot was great, and the movie left me with a good feeling. I must say, though, I was hoping that somehow she would have chosen to stay in the spirit world...that's probably what I would have done.
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JLocke
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Posted: May 02 2009 at 19:47 |
Spirited Away. Best Anime ever.
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Leningrad
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Posted: May 02 2009 at 18:04 |
I'm going to go with Spirited Away, even though Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle are very close.
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Posted: May 01 2009 at 18:48 |
Swan Song wrote:
^ You think so? Hmm. Finding Nemo is one of my all time favourite films. Even Miyazaki's a great fan of Pixar. He even pays them a nice tribute in Spirited Away.
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Yes. Don't get me wrong - I don't hate Pixar as such. Most of their
films have been rather enjoyable, but to me they lack the imagination,
humanity and magic of Studio Ghibli. I suppose the difference lies in
the fact that while I can still watch Miyazaki's films in complete awe,
Pixar lacks this depth, imo. They're a bit too children's movies for
me, I think.
Mind you, not all Studio Ghibli films are pure gold either. I might get
stoned for this, but I thought My Neighbor Totoro didn't have a whole
lot going for itself apart from the character Totoro.
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Dean
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Posted: May 01 2009 at 18:28 |
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: May 01 2009 at 18:16 |
^ You think so? Hmm. Finding Nemo is one of my all time favourite films. Even Miyazaki's a great fan of Pixar. He even pays them a nice tribute in Spirited Away.
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