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Howl's Moving Castle
In Hayao Miyazaki's latest animated masterpiece, journey beyond imagination and enter a "breathtaking fantasy world" (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) filled with adventure, humor and heart. Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie. In a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent flying castle and enters a magical world on a quest to break the spell. Featuring the voice talents of Jean Simmons, Christian Bale, Lauren Bacall, Blythe Danner, and Billy Crystal, Miyazaki's artistry comes to life on DVD with inventive characters, unique storytelling and richly detailed animation. (c) 2004 Nibariki ? GNDDDT more
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- Posted: Feb-10-2009
Howl's Moving Castle
I love this movie. This in my top favorites collection. Hayao Miyazaki is the best animator I have seen in years. If you want a movie with a great story that has a good meaning. This is one of my favorites. One of the others I would suggest is Spirited Away.
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- Posted: Feb-07-2009
An anime film for people who don't like anime
This is probably my most favorite animated movie ever! The animation is absolutely breathtaking, the main characters are lovable, and the soundtrack is gorgeous and peaceful. But those who have read the book first be warned: This movie is almost completely different from the book, but it is...
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- Posted: Jan-30-2009
One of Mr. Miyazaki's best
I have to say that out of all of the movies, this is my favorite (rivaled by My Neighbor Totoro) The characters, the plot, and the animation are all BEAUTIFUL, and this movie has been a treat to watch, from the very beginning to the end. I only wish that I was as smart and talented as its...
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- Posted: Jan-21-2009
Great movie
The movie is great, but that is not the focus of this review. The mastering on the official release is absolutely perfect. Color, contrast, and the rest are all spot-on. It's almost surreal how good it looks.
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- Posted: Jan-18-2009
Romance, humor, adventure and terror - what more could you want in a film?
_Howl's Moving Castle_ is another classic of Japanese film by Hayao Miyazaki. Sophie, a young girl who works in a hat shop, believes she is plain and will never marry. To teach her a lesson a witch turns her into a 90-year old crone. Attempting to undo the spell put on her, Sophie...
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- Posted: Jan-06-2009
Good movie. Better book.
First off, I watched the movie before I read the book so that could change my perspective a little. That being said I love the movie of Howl's Moving Castle. I just love the book more which is why the movie doesn't get five stars from me.This movie centers around Sophie, an 18 year old girl who...
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- Posted: Jan-02-2009
Our whole family enjoyes this movie.
After renting this movie, we had to buy it.Our entire family enjoyed this movie, and keeps enjoying it. It's pretty odd for Dad to watch "a Cartoon" but he even sits down and watches it with the children and myself when we watch it. The kids put it in, and in no time I find myself drawn in,...
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- Posted: Dec-11-2008
Visually stunning, but a very weak adaptation
I have been a Miyazaki fan in the past. I thought Spirited Away was both a beautiful piece of work and had an intriguing plot with good characterization. Howl's Moving Castle was a very pretty movie, but it lacked substance. The original story in the novel is fun and engaging and does not leave...
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- Posted: Nov-29-2008
Most under-rated film of all time
This film stole my heart. I am not even an anime fan, but I reluctantly watched this movie on a recomendation. It is refreshingly original to say the least. Why did I not hear about this movie upon its release?! This is The best thing I have ever seen come from Disney! It will break you out of...
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- Posted: Nov-17-2008
Creative genius at its finest
This is the finest example of creative genius I have seen in years!!!! Destined to be an example which all fantasy wtiters will hold their work up to and see if they have come close. Just buy it and get ready to be dazzled by innovative,fresh,imaginative story telling!
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