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Summary: A Great Anime That I Would Recommend To Anyone
Review: INTRO: 4/5 people like this movie usually. Out of all the people I have ever met that watched this movie, I can count the people who didn't like it on one hand. Its a great fantasy movie that depicts Japanese culture, great fight scenes, awesome storytelling, and a lot of nature. I know a lot of people are already thinking that a nature movie can't be that cool...well, this movie definitely proved even me wrong! First of all I would like to mention that even though this movie is rated PG-13 and depicts some scenes of violence, I wouldn't hesitate to show this to a younger kid. There are like 2 scenes I would question, but they aren't even that bad. This movie has so much beauty that a lot of people just look at the violence and immediately call it mature, when in reality its far from that. Take a look at a lot of supposed "kid-aimed anime shows" and you'll notice a lot more fan service and violence than this movie. I shake my head at those sad souls that say this should be an R movie. DVD: The DVD is average, but great at the same time just because it is Princess Mononoke. But looking at it unbiased, its just average. You have the basic Chapter Selection, Language Selection, Subtitles, and Extras as usual. But its far from complaining. EXTRAS: Not too much to keep someone going for a long time after the movie is over. There is a featurette that talks about the dub, and how the actors that dubbed it felt about the movie. Some other extras not really worth mentioning like trailers. But its a nice effort. AUDIO: Japanese and English audio tracks are included, but this is one of the rare cases when I would have to say the English out-does the Japanese by-far. The English dub was not your typical dub mind you. They recruited many famous actors like Gillian Anderson (X-Files), and Billy Bob Thorton (Switchblade) that play the characters perfectly. They really went all-out on it and there is a lot more "feeling" behind the voices. Watch and compare. VIDEO: Very crisp and clean. I could eat off of my screen if it weren't so dusty. I didn't expect any less. OVERALL: This is DEFINITELY a must in any movie-lover's collection... be they anime-fan or not. I hesitated too long to get this movie and was glad when I did. This is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again and get really attached to the characters, its just that good. I can see them re-doing the DVD though in the near-future with more extras and such since this DVD didn't have a lot in that category. Look for "Princess Mononoke Special Edition 2-Disc DVD Set" one day, but until then, do yourself a favor and get this version. You won't be let down.
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Summary: Excellent animated film
Review: This should have gotten nominated for Best Picture, but you know how society has prejudice against animated films, they think they can't fit in. Well, for those of you that are one of those people, when you see this film, you'll nail yourself for ever thinking that. Oh well. Nail the prejudice. See this film. To hell with the academy. It's a good fantasy movie. It's as good of a fantasy anime as Akira is for a sci-fi anime. While it can get really gruesome, Hayao Miyazaki, as always, puts some of the stuff he always did with his other films, like "My Neighbor Totoro", "Kiki's Delivery Service", and the upcoming "Spirited Away." Oh yeah, if you think this movie's sick, check Akira out. That should be a huge kick in the face.
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Summary: Quality story! Stunning animation!
Review: This is epic story of man and nature. It shows the struggle of both man and nature to survive, and protect their kin. Nature and humanity have been at it for a while now, and they both have a strong hate for each other, blind of any sympathy or out look for a positive future with each other. This world changes suddenly when a wounded warrior travels west to find a cure, after he kills a possessed boar, and part of the demon slowly grows on him. This demon is fueled by hate. When he travels to the West and see this war going on, all he sees is hate. He says his goal is to "see with eyes free of hate"...only then will he be cured. What he does is befriends both the humans and animals, getting caught between them trying to help his new friends. It doesn't seem to work as they both push him out and tell him to stay away "traitor". But when things turn to the worse, there he is to try to save both nature and man from ultimate destruction and teach the way of love. The ending is nothing short of amazing. This is an amazing tale that all should see (if you are old enough to see depiction's of battle and gore), that shows you how nothing good happens when you hate each other, and only want the other dead. And of course the animation is some of the best, in the field. Every scene has such minute detail and fluidity. The only negative spot its extras aren't great. But this is not a dvd you want to get for the extras, its the epic, story that sends a positive message to this world which is going through so many hardships. Its not just about man destroying nature, its more universal, about any two groups destroying each other. Put this on and watch a quality animation film, that's more than the everyday Saturday cartoons.
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Summary: Disney could only hope to make something this good.
Review: Whether you get caught up in the complex, yet entirely coherent story, or simply swept away by the gorgeous vistas or painstaking animation, this movie shows off the great potential of animated films. It transports you to a surreal alternate universe the beauty of which surpasses both live action film and computer animation. It is a perfectly realized universe of amazing creatures, strange spells, and mysterious characters.
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Summary: awsome
Review: This movie is really good start to people who want to get into anime.The storyline takes a little bit to figure out,but when you do you'll sorta love it.People say that disney made this movie,which they didnt all disney did was dub the movie.
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Summary: Princess Mononke, an amazing film!!
Review: Hayao Miyazaki has used an ancient Japanese myth and turned it into a brilliant and entertaining film. The story goes well and move swiftly leaving you amazed. The characters all seem to have a different story to tell and connecty with each other easily. It is a magical film that can easily be entertaining even though it is most probably enjoyed more by 10+ Anyway I loved the animation and I feel it deserves a 5-star!
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Summary: Definitely a Princess of Film
Review: If you are not one that is familiar with the Anime genre, or even if you are, this film will astound you. Roger Ebert referred to it as the Star Wars of animated features, and indeed he is correct. It is Hayao Myazaki's epic masterpiece, a stunning eco-fable that has been intricately conceived and beautifully illustrated. The film is dazzling and utterly creative from nearly the first moment to the heart pounding conclusion, this movie is one of the most beautiful and true films ever brought to the screen, it is heartfelt, vicious, and involves you in its every motion. It is both violent and gentle, serene and angered, it is everything that a great movie should be. Imagination runs rampant, from the giant forest gods, to the striking glittering blue nightwalker, the adorable alien-esque kodama, the surreal sequences, and the wolf raised princess herself, this is true magic with a point. And with a movie like this, DVD is nearly the only way to fly,
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Summary: Ironic
Review: It's somewhat ironic that a few reviewers have said this movie looks like a Disney movie when Hayao Miyazaki is widely known as a person who passionatly hates Disney. The movie itself is what you would expect from someone like Hayao Miyazaki--however, this movie is pretty much forgoten here in Japan. My only complaint would have to be the English translation, the movie loses a lot of meaning when it is seen in English. I strongly suggest it be seen in Japanese. There is so much in the language that cannot be reproduced in any translation.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: I found the movie breath taking and I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. I wouldn't recomend it for children 12 and under because of the blood and Gore.
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Summary: Very good, but some limitations
Review: This is certainly an extraordinary piece of work. The animation is superb, with some very beautiful effects and tableaux that will take your breath away. The action scenes are also very well done, and are frequently riveting. This is a real film, not a kiddie cartoon; and it takes advantage of the potential of its medium like few things this viewer has ever seen before. The impact of the film is limited however by poor development of the plot -- it's not that convoluted, it's just inadequately presented -- which makes it essentially impossible to follow. And some of the characters' voices are so quietly and murkily recorded that you simply can't make them out. It's unfortunate, because it really mars the movie. Having said that this is a unique achievement that certainly bears watching at least once.
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