Princess Mononoke

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Summary: Hubby Normally Hates Animation & Loved This!
Review: I enjoy animation, especially when the art in it has been pushed to the nth degree. Hubby is a hard convert though. I did get him to watch this film though and he hasn't liked an animated film this well since I got him to watch Bashki's "American Pop." So we have two five star votes for this film. It is legend oriented, set in a forest with spirits, rulers, warriors and so forth. The animals all talk too and are key characters as well. The story is engrossing but probably not any more so than a really well done fairy tale. Where it pulls out all the stops though is the artistry that goes with the storytelling. The art work of the forest spirit alone is absolutely incredible and that is hardly the only thrilling moment. I saw "Shrek" this past summer and in my mind there is no comparison between the two films. I enjoyed "Shrek" but I loved this film. It is not for small children though as it is violent and there is a lot of mayhem and blood. Probably "American Pop" still is in No. 1 position for me with animation because of the more sophisticated story line but "Princess Mononoke" certainly has #2 position firmly locked up now.

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Summary: One of the very few movies I would consider worth 5 stars
Review: For those not familiar with animie, the first 10 minutes may seem a bit extreme in the violence area, beheadings and all. However, this movie is fantastic for the whole family. My wife loves it, and so does my 3 year old daughter (This is the only movie in my animie collection that I let her watch). Every scene is very well done. A gripping story, well done character interaction, multiple sub plots, and fantastic cinemetography, all add up to one of the best movies I have ever scene. There are probably only 10 to 12 movies I would give 5 stars to, and this is one of them.

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Summary: This movie is wonderful!
Review: This movie is the #2 highest grossing movie in Japan for a reason (it's right behind "Titanic"). It's yet another masterpiece from studio ghibli. The voice acting is great, so those of you who hate watching subtitled films (which are often the only decent versions of many import flicks from Japan) are not left out in the cold, and the action will keep anyone glued to the screen while the story will keep you slavering for more. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: An Excellent Movie
Review: This was a great anime film. I've watched it 5 times, and I've only had the movie for 2 days. There is blood, but no gore. I like the stunning animation and music. (I'm gonna get the soundtrack soon.) The relationship between the characters was great too. The only thing that confuses me is, why do the animals' mouthes move so funny when they're talking? Overall, I thought that the movie was great! I sugest that you buy it.

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Summary: Princess Mononoke - The Next Akira
Review: This film is a visual masterpiece. The landscapes are drawn to prefection, a good example of this is the rolling mist off the mountains. The music is very atmospheric and adds to the overall feel of the movie. The way the writer portrays is the characters is humane with no true villain in the piece. The story is intriguing and powerful as humans battle against the forces of nature. A must have for any anime fan.

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Summary: A 13 Year Old Otaku
Review: I recently saw this movie and thought it was awesome! Hayao Miyazaki really knows how to create a story that makes you feel like you are right there with the characters, fighting the same fight. I really recommend this to everyone children and adults alike!

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Summary: One of the best deals of Anime.
Review: This is one of the best deals for anime. Featuring full versions of both the US release and the original Japanese release, this is one of the best deals you can get. Although it lacks extras, the strength and overall goodness of the movie makes up for it. Miramax's dub is also pretty good even though Claire Danes' voice acting could use some extra emotion when compared to the other acts. Overall it is an enjoyable movie, but I don't recommend it for the kiddies since random decapitations and shootings do occur...

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Summary: Princess Mononoke!! Wow!
Review: Excellent film. I can claim to be an expert on anime/manga or anything like that, but I can say that this is perhaps the finest animated film I have ever seen. The voice acting was superb on both the English and Japanese audio tracks. The soundtrack manages to bring out the emotion of the scenes very nicely. The storyline was also very enjoyable. I like a movie that is difficult to predict. I could not imagine what the outcome of this movie would be. Anyway, enough praise. I'd recommend this movie to anyone who was interested in anime enough to browse through and see what Amazon.com has to offer. :)

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Summary: not bad
Review: i loved this movie.(beteen the action and the drama)it made me lauf and cry. the sence of war and tragety makes it one of the best movies i've ever scene. Ashetaka's(sorry it's spelled wrong)determination keeps you hanging on to the movie and makes want to watch it agian and again.

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Summary: Hmmmm....
Review: I was reading some reviews for this movie and came across one that said princess mononoke reminded the person of another anime film called "valley of the wind".The actual title of the movie he was refering to is "Warriors of the wind".And he was right.The lead character wears the same outfit hat and all,and at one point when mononoke refered to "giant animals in the forest" I could've sworn I was watching w.o.t.w.2.Even the "curse" the character must find a way to cure was covered in this 1982 anime.Check it out,if you can find it.