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Howl’s Moving Castle
Well, after the excitement of getting ready for our housewarming party and its successful execution yesterday we were ready for some serious chilling out today. Jen discovered that some adequate movies have poked their heads up out of the sand. Accordingly, as part of our relaxation plan we watched Howl’s Moving Castle. I have to say that I was very impressed. These review things always seem to start with a vapid plot summary, so here’s a go at one: The story (adapted from an English novel) follows a girl (Emily Mortimer/Jean Simmons) who becomes embroiled in the struggles of a young recluse wizard (Christian Bale). As they battle their separate demons together they discover that the important things in life are only to be achieved by living it. Wow… that was pretty content free. The film was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who gave us Spirited Away a few years back. That alone should place it high on your list for summer movie-watching. (The English translation was executive produced by John Lasseter of Pixar, and the western voice talent was directed by Pete Docter who also directed Monsters, Inc.) The story is a good bit more western-familiar than Spirited Away (which was all the more powerful for its weirdness) but it really is a charming story, filmed in charming big-eyed anime-style Japanese animation. It follows the fairytale form, but without the emphasis on the “good” guys and the “bad” guys. Plus it has a wicked moving castle, so how can you top that?! Ok, so this may not be much of a review, but I am telling you to see this movie because it was made by fantastic filmmakers who are living up to their names. You will like it. Ok? |
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In Vivo
The National Film Board is looking for people to vote on which of 5 short animations is the best. They were done by Canadian youth and I think there is a connection to the world’s fair in Japan. I liked them. In Vivo (Click the ‘Enter’ link, then on the weirdly gray ‘The Films’ to get into it.) Which one is your favorite? |
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