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Summary: An intensely beautiful film
Review: 'Princess Mononoke' is one of the best films I've ever seen, and I watch a LOT of movies. It is a hauntingly beautiful film, from the storyline and characterisation to the music to the visual style itself. It deals realistically with human existence and life itself, defying one to pigeonhole characters into simplistic generalisations of "good" and "evil." Upon absorbing the whole of the story, it is difficult to not have compassion for even the most seemingly selfish characters: it is clear to see that they rob themselves and fail to experience true joy and harmony in their self-absorption. On a technical basis, I would strongly recommend watching the film with the original Japanese voices with subtitles. The dubbed version lacks a great deal in the translation, and the English voice actors are without exception truly horrid (particularly Billy Bob Thornton, in what will likely be the most incredibly miscast role of his career, whose portrayal is studied to the point of severe irritation). That aside, I highly recommend this for *anyone*, not just fans of anime.
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Summary: Great talent, great story, great animation
Review: You don't have to be an anime fan to enjoy this movie, as atested by notables such as "Titanic" director James Cameron. The animation, acting, story, action are ALL great--think of it as the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" of anime. And if you haven't seen "Tiger" yet then you really must.
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Summary: Truly a Masterpeice that should not be missed...
Review: For those of you who base your judgement and rely on the score you see...don't do it for Mononoke Hime. At this time of this review, the score is currently 4 and a half stars. It should be 5, it really should. Mononoke Hime should not deserve anything less than a perfect score. This anime film is truly a masterpeice that extends its plot and creativeness beyond a human's wildest imaginations. Miyazaki's films are always masterpeices. Mononoke Hime and Grave of the Fireflies are 2 powerful films that stands out the most. If you haven't seen Grave of the Fireflies...then I recommend you to see that one, it's really emotional and a tearjerking story. What really prevoked and motivated me at the same time to write this review is because of the score. It isn't really a review but more of a message that I'm trying to send out. Because of the ignorant people that swarm the anime community, many fans are sometimes being misinformed. And...it shows here at Amazon...here in the Mononoke Hime Reviews. Sometimes a score suffers and a masterpiece doesn't really get what it deserves is all because of the ignorant people. Well, I suppose 4 and a half isn't bad either but I still feel that it deserves a 5. All of you, the enlightened fans, I'm sure you would give Mononoke Hime a 5 star score...or maybe more:) I have made my point clear. Mononoke Hime or should I say...Princess Mononoke is an epic anime movie and should not be missed. If you haven't seen it yet...I urge you to buy it and see it.
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Summary: Forest Spirits, where are you now?
Review: Princess Mononoke is an archetypal feast of good versus evil, nature versus industry, man versus man. The opposites are neither right nor wrong. This is top-notch animation that provides a strong message and a story worth viewing multiple times.
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Summary: Great action great moral
Review: I loved this movie,the animation is beatiful the gore is also at a minimum.But the thing I liked about this movie is that it forces you to see beyond the planes of good side and bad side.Both the humans and animals are wrong. It shoes that in war theres no good guy and bad guy and that the term good guy and bad is only used to justify the killing of other people.The action keeps you biting your nails and the end is unexpected and not perfect but not as depressing as Grave of the Fireflies.This movie is full of action but also has a deep moral point
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Summary: The Best of 2000
Review: Princess Mononoke is certainly one of the top movies of the past year, if not the very best! I was quite simply blown away by the beauty of the animation, characters and story. I think my jaw was dropped in amazement throughout most of the 2+ hours of the film. So much so, in fact, that as the movie ended I immediately replayed it over again! The only disappointment I found was with the DVD, specifically the lack of extras included. Other than a very short featurette and the theatrical trailer there are no supplementals. But, again, this is one of the best movies (animated or live action) that I've seen in a long time and it's beauty is captured wonderfully on DVD. Do not miss this film!!
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Summary: Amazing Miyazaki!
Review: This is hands down the culminating masterpiece of Hayao Miyazaki's animation career, and in fact supposedly his final effort. I saw the original while I was in Japan (with only my student-level Japanese to help me) and couldn't wait for the release in America. The English version isn't flawless in terms of translation, which can at times be confusing, but I personally enjoy the Japanese language with the English subs anyway for practice. And of course the animation is beautiful and magical and mind-blowing. I'm a big fan of Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, plus many others not yet released in English by Disney yet) so this one is a must-have.
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Summary: Oh my god it buetiful!
Review: When I first heard about this movie I had almost no intention of seeing it. Luckily my family and I had to go to Chicago right when it was in the one theater there so I decided to drag my faily along and see it. Everyone liked it, including my dad who thought that he'd hate it. When I showed the DVD version to my friend a few days ago he like it too. The both sited the same reasons, great artwork, and buetiful active backgrounds. What I mean by that is that the backgrounds actualy looked natural, instead of the static backgrounds which are so common in anime. Do your self a favor and grab a copy of this outstanding movie, whether or not you like anime, you will definately like this movie.
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Summary: Best thing I've seen in a long time.
Review: Imaging you are cursed after killing a demon boar that tried to attack your village. Your only clue is an iron ball that was found inside him. You find out the curse will cause you great pain and suffering. You soon are declared dead an leave your village to meet the curse. Will you live or die? Princess Mononke is the film that is a masterpiece and will soon become a classic.
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Summary: Pure Cinema Magic
Review: Princess Mononoke is the kind of bedtime story you always wanted to be told as a child but never were. It is by far and away the most beautifully animated FILM (not cartoon) ever made and if this doesn't change your acceptance level of animated films as 'real' movies, nothing will. The story is very mythological in it's aspirations but never loses it's very strong conviction that man and nature MUST co-exist in order for the planet to survive. It's exquisite translation by DC comics scribe Neil Gaiman (of The Sandman fame) helps maintain the deeply emotional and thoughtprovoking nature of the original Japanese script while the voice acting (by the likes of Billy Crudup, Minnie Driver, Claire Danes, Billy Bob Thorton, and Gillian Anderson) is perfectly dead-on and expressive. The whole film just shines with high-production values and never - not even for a second - bores the eye. It's bright and colorful enough for the kids to gawk at while adults can immerse themselves in the philosophical aspects of the story and the truly touching love story. I'd dig deeper into the story but I perfer not to. This is one film you should watch knowing absolutely nothing about. Just sit back and allow yourself to be surprised by this truly ingenious and elegant piece of visual art. A masterpiece.
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