Princess Mononoke

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Summary: A Sweeping Tale of Beauty and Sacrifice
Review: What are some of the reasons that this film is great? Well, for instance, I have never cared for anime before, but this film totally turned my opinion around. "Princess Mononoke" is the gorgeous, powerful, heartfelt tale of a young woman loyal to her family of wolves; the forest- destroying humans of an iron producing town, and the courageous, dying prince caught up in the middle. The animation is breathtaking; carrying the story is also a very professional translation of text and superb voice-overs. Plus, the musical score and theme song only add to the film's beauty. This film is not only entertaining, but it carries a powerful message about respect for the environment, respect for other people's needs, and respect for all things. Remarkable story-telling, beautiful, swift and smooth animation make this film an animated drama/adventure/action masterpiece. An incredible treat for the heart and soul.

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Summary: Princess Mononoke - Hayo Miyazaki's Diamond among Gems
Review: After viewing this film in theaters, I must say it was probably thr best film I have ever seen in an actual movie theater. The artwork, story and animation are all absolute top-notch. A wonderful story about a young lad strikken by a demon outcast from his villiage in search of a cure for his 'ailment.' What he finds is a town under attack from vicious wolves. Well, the wolves are only trying to protect their territory. Even better, these wolves are not just wolves, but actually gods if you will. They have raised a young human girl.. who believes herself to be a wolf herself, despising humans. Where the story goes from here, I'll let you decide, or find a synopsis elsewhere. It's not my place to ruin the film for you. The translation was scripted by Sandman's Neil Gaiman, and well done at that. The only gripe I have with this film is a few of the voices.. Billy Bob Thorton just wasn't a convincing monk... I also feel they probably could have found a better voice for the Princess herself. But oh well, still an excellent, must-see film. Not for children.. a very strong and deserving PG-13.

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Summary: the Greatest Anime Ever Created
Review: this is my all time favorite movie, once and a while a film touches your heart with such beauty and elegance that only silent emotions are evoked, mononoke is one of these films

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Summary: beautiful beyond belief...
Review: ...This film could rest on just that achievement alone, with animation so sophisticated that it almost puts live action to shame. Set in feudal Japan, it is the story of an orphan princess raised by a giant wolf and her cubs in an achingly beautiful and enchanted forest where the animals are both giants and gods. A young prince from a far away clan is searching for the Night- walker - a great mystical spirit which rules the forest - to seek help for a secret and horrible wound. There is also the warrior woman (essentially a queen) who rules a city of emancipated women who work a mining forge which is slowly destroying the forest. The plot, though complicated, is easy to follow...and the characters are complex - enough so, that we find ourselves understanding and liking people who would ordinarily be perceived as villains....and there is no pat, pretty little ending either. While this reviewer has briefly described the three most important characters and has only hinted at the plot, the biggest mistake one could make upon reading this review is to think that this is like anything they've ever seen before. This film is Oscar material.

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Summary: Unbelievable
Review: I saw this movie in the theatre and I have to say its the best anime i ever seen. I seen many films, but this one takes the cake. The animation is so detailed that you just have to appreciate the work that went into it. The story and the action scenes are top notch. I suggest if you only buy one anime film that this would be the one.

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Summary: Amazing!
Review: This yet again is another one of Hayao Miyazaki's spectacluar works. The animation is absolutly gorgous and dubbing is probably the best that I have seen. I have seen both the English dub, and the original Japanese version. For the sake of the American viewers, in the English dub they explained more in depth about the situations and the legend. All of Miyazaki's movies have touched me. But this one in the most. He leaves the decision up to you in the plot. There is no "bad guy" truthfully in the story. It is you're opinion, something that would be taken to debate. I can't tell you anymore for I am at a loss of words for what else to say. But I recommend this movie to everyone, save this movie for the younger children when they are mature enough to handle and appreciate it.

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Summary: Wow
Review: I first saw this movie in the theatres right when it came out. I had trouble finding it because it isn't exactly main-stream. Finding it though, helped me to see the most stunning movie of 1999. I make frequent references to this movie and have come to augment my life accordingly. Even though a simple animated "cartoon" Princess Mononoke proves to be true to life.

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Summary: VASTLY over rated film.
Review: I'm a big fan of most of Miyazaki's films (especially "My Neighbor Totoro"), but this film is a disaster. The art is beautiful, and I've seen both the Japanese version (with english subtitles) and the American version. I originally thought that the director was taking for granted that I might understand some of the Japanese legends, but just about all of my Japanese friends said they didn't understand it at all, either. They likened it to a Japanese "Roger Rabbit" --another film that is really poorly constructed and has lousy animation. Japanese animation often looks beautiful and is well choreographed--but they still can't tell consistantly coherant stories.

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Summary: An Absolute Masterpiece, great work of art and Inspiration!
Review: This movie is so great, that I don't know where or how to start. I'm sure you already know the story by reading other people's comments, but I would just like to imphasize on it. This movie was so breathtaking that I have loved it ever since I saw it in Japan in 1997. I loved it, and now I love it even more. In fact it wasn't just great entertainment but very inspirational on the conflicts between man and nature, war and destruction and love. I HIGHLY recomend it to any nature lover(such as myself), animation fan or anyone. If you think all anime are the "same", think again. This may have some blood and violence, but thats what the story is about. You cant block all the bad stuff out from the world,like Miyazaki said.

This is surely a great work of Miyazaki and I hope many people will watch it and learn from it.

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Summary: Japanese animation is the best
Review: I too have to agree that this film needs to be released w/ both languages and having a release date now till 2001 it's possible. I speak little Japanese but once you get to know the story the feeling is only there when the voices are by Japanese actors. Americans seem to botch it up when translating and acting out the voices. The art in this film has a serene feel to it. The story line is great and teaches a little of what man has done to nature.That and the Bore god is pretty neat.