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Summary: The Most Beautiful Animation I Have Ever Seen
Review: I'm sure that many people like me look at the cover to this and say "Oh, another of those rediculous _ Japanese _ Animation _ Videos _ " and walk right past it. I must say, I too would have done that, had I not rented this video because of the all-star cast doing voice-overs of the original Japanese masterpiece. At first glance, when the movie begins, and you see a demon that resembles a pig covered in entrails, your first thought is "Why?" and then as the mysterious creature is shot by prince Ashitaka, and it's flesh melts from it's bones, you reach for the remote. Hey, it's what I did! But don't let the graffic opening sequence scare you into missing out on this great adventure.I must say that, as compared to most Japanese animations, this has a relatively normal storyline. The Prince, Ashitaka, saves his tribe from a demon boar that is roaming the woods, and in return, the demon puts a curse on the young prince which will claim his life. He is bannished from his tribe, with no hope. Without despair, he journeys to Iron Town, in search of what cause the Demon to become such. It is there he meets the ruler of Iron Town, Lady Iboshi, and is introduced to San, or The Princess Mononoke, a girl who was raised by a Wolf God. San and Ashitaka form a friendship (or perhaps something more) and together, they try to bring down the Lady Iboshi, who plans to kill the Great Forest Spirit, who protects the Gods within it's forest. This is one of the most BEAUTIFULLY animated movie I have ever seen, in truth. The landscapes were breath-taking, and would rival the great photography of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The story is wonderfully told, and the characters are not only likable, but believable. Unlike many films, there are no "Good Guys" and "Bad Guys". There are only people. Some misguided, some not. I would recommend this movie to anyone who loves adventure, fantasy, and, oh yes, romance. It really was a great movie!
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Summary: Powerful and a refreshing change from plot-less movies
Review: What I love best about this movie is that it allows people to come to their own conclusions. Not only is this wonderful to watch for its music and animation, but it also has a quality to it that the majority of movies today lack. It makes you think. There are so many intricate layers in this story that each time you watch it you catch sight of a few more meanings that you didn't see before. If you have been disappointed with movies that seem to lack focus, or plot, or message, or if you are tired of watching regurgitated ideas that hold no more value than that which is on the surface, Princess Mononoke is the movie for you.
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Summary: SWEET!!
Review: although not the best anime I have seen it was great watching this on the big screen... and this high quality dvd is the perfect adition to any collection!
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Summary: I loved this movie!
Review: I thought that this movie was great movie. I loved the story and the developmant of the charaters. The animation is also wonderful. It may not be sutible for young kids, it does get pretty violent in parts and it may disturb some children, but all in all it was a good movie. I think if you enjoy anime and want to watch a good moive, then you should try this one. Enjoy!
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Summary: This is a wonderful movie
Review: I loved this movie. It is such a great story, and anyone who loves anime should buy it. From the other replies here, you probably can tell how the movie is, but you should see it for yourself. You should, because not only will you understand it better, but also the graphics are simply amazing. The computer-generated parts blend right in, to create a scene like no other. And this movie also gives you something to think about. I suggest this movie to the mature audience, for the fact that is may frighten the younger viewers from the gore. The reason I really suggested it for the mature audience is that it fits perfectly for people who are in the state of mind to take into consideration how much work and effort from the creators has been put into this movie. It will give you a whole new idea on how to look at things. Trust me, this is the best anime I have ever seen.
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Summary: Breathtaking!
Review: This movie is absolutely amazing. If I have a friend over who hasn't seen a DVD, this is the one I show them. This movie is the truest form of story in that there is no total antagonist. Everyone is human whith their own personal goals. Even if your not an anime fan you should buy this DVD, because its such an incredibly moving story you dont even realize its animation.
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Summary: One of the best balanced, as well as overall best Anime ever
Review: As there are already a lot of excellent customer reviews, I'll only throw in my 2 cents. This is an excellent blend of action anime with a many-layered dramatic story. While it is probably too "adult" for a pre-teen (graphic violence and the complexity of the characters), it is rare to see any film pack that much "meaning" and drama while still having enough visual conflicts to keep the action addicts happy. There is no black and white in this movie. There are no "darkest villians" or "perfect heros". Just many real people with real emotions, ideals, and prejudices. The violence may be graphic, but it is not pointless, though it might require a decent knowlege of the martial arts, asian or western, to fully appreciate. Watch the reactions of the spectators and remember that most people in film have only seen swords and arrows as weapons. To them, a musket that can fire half-inch diameter ball of iron the same distance as an arrow is a super-weapon. Then consider a hand-cannon (tiny canon mounted on a stout staff for support and bracing - the first firearms) that fires 2-3 inch diameter solid iron balls, the power of the nature clans, and the power of a demon curse. No, I'd say the graphic aspect is pretty tame. I've fired a one inch hand cannon (historical re-creation society - and no, NOT at any person or animal - sickos), so I've seen first hand what they can do. I'd say an excellent job was done conveying the horror of the conflicts without getting gratuitous or showing what would REALLY happen (Saving Private Ryan for example, which is still watered down). There may be some scenes that seem like pointless violence (expecially with the English Dub), but you should discover the meanings after watching it several times. I'm over half a dozen viewings, and I'm still finding subtle nuances I missed. This is simply an excellent dramatic film with the freedom of visual expression Anime can provide, and boy, does this film provide! For the greatest "adult" enjoyment, see the film in Japanese with the English subtitles (well, short of being fluent in Japanese with a good knowlege of Japanese culture and history, present and ancient - but that's a bit much to ask) As for the Dubbing - well, considering the prejudices of the US film market and the realities the film buisiness, they pretty much have to "dumb" down the English versions to create a wide enough appeal to pay for the English release in the first place, expecially since this was first done in the US as a theatrical release with some expensive talent. While the English dub definately loses a lot of the drama of the original Japanese, it certainly is not near as bad as 80% of the other dubs I've seen. As it stands, it is an excellent translation for the general English speaking audience. And if it gets more people to appreciate Anime and hopefully insipire them to watch it with literal English subtitles, well I consider it a good thing. As it stands, unless there's a multi-billionare out there who wants to spend a LOT of money to get an accurate English dubbing and the extra treatment a lot of Anime deserves, we'll all just have to settle for a good subtitle job or learn fluent Japanese and sorrow for the countless others who miss the true nature of good Anime. In short, this is one of the best FILMS I have ever seen. It's a real shame that the distributors chickened out and haven't marketed it as it deserves. But, what can you expect from Buena Vista (a.k.a. Disney) since it is so vastly different from their standard "animation". While I can decry about what should have been done, I also have to thank them for making it widely available. Hmmm....seems I dropped a $20 bill with the two pennies.
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Summary: Thank you Chasemouse
Review: I was one of the people who complained bitterly when this DVD was originally released w/o a Japanese track and English subs. I loved the movie visually but hated, hated, hated the English dubbing and refused to buy the DVD. Thanks to Chasemouse, I have checked the specs again and now see that there is a Japanese track, so I have ordered the DVD.
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Summary: I WANT A DTS TRACK!
Review: I loved, loved, loved this movie, is the best i had ever seen, but i was a bit dissapointed with the DVD, even though the trailer was great, and so are the sound and picture quality, i wanted a DTS track, but i wouldn't be able to hear the japanese and french tracks, and the making of documentary was not very infformative, i wish that in the future Disney releases a DTS version, but many DVD's now have a DTS track, and they sure have a lot features, let's say um the "Titan A.E.", "Chicken Run" and "The Lost World" DVD's?...,they have three languages and everything, well anyways Dolby Digital sounded preety good here.
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Summary: No.1 Japanese movie
Review: Princess Mononoke is a great movie. It's about a person named Asitaka who acidently got touched by a demond, resalting in an evil wound.The wise women told Asitaka that in time the wound which had become a mark would spred and kill Asitaka.But if Asitaka went west he might find a way to heal the curse set upon him by the mark.This movie then tells how he finds a way to lift the curse.Terriffic music,unbeatable sound effects, and stunning animation make this movie an outstanding Japanese hit. There are some moments in this movie that just make you feel like you can't even move, and you just stare with a smile on your face. So whatever animation you like (in fact, whatever you like) especially if you like movies like Japanese ones, you HAVE to get this movie.
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