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Summary: The Best anime EVER!
Review: For all of you that don't like animes, and grew up on Disney and Warner Bros, I understand you don't understand why all the fuss about this movie is necessary. But trust me guys, this movie deserves all of it. This anime will blow you a way in every respects. Being an anime fan and have seen many animes in my life (more than 500 different shows, series, and movies), and have seen all of Miyazaki's films, I was a little bit skeptical on how this film will beat all the past wonderful films. But all my doubts was blown away when I saw just the first five minutes of the film. This film will make you fall in love with animes, or at least Miyazaki's films. Once in a while, you'll come across a movie that touch your heart and move you in such way that only enlightenment and silent emotions are express. Mononoke Hime is one of them. This is a groundbreaking motion picture event that was composed in unthinkable depths. This film was executed with perfection: the plot, scores, cinematography, characters, everything. I have seen this films more times than any body should have, and I am still amaze everytime I see this film. If you'll only buy one anime, this is it. you have to buy this film. NOW!
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Summary: The best anime I've ever seen
Review: It's a shame that big company movies get all the public attention with the action figures and the fast food and the millions in promotion. The fact is that most of them are bad, and just made to sell and make money off of. This movie is better then any dinsey movie, the landscapes and animation are amazing, and the plot is engrosing. It was playing localy for a while, I saw it twice. I hope it comes out on VHS for those of us who don't have a DVD player. If there is any way you can see this movie, do it.
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Summary: I hope this is for real
Review: Well, February has seen the first announcements that Princess Mononoke will get a DVD release, and it is apparently more than a rumor, but I'm not holding my breath. As to the movie itself, I must admit I purchased a DVD player just in anticipation of this film (I figured if Castle of Cagliostro was getting a DVD release, so would Mononoke). So as to the movie itself, no amount of praise would really be adequit. Somewhere in the back of my brain is some idea I formed as a child as to exactly what a powerful and moving film should be--but it is an idea that came to be discarded because let's face it, Star Wars or Disney after puberty doesn't live up to the magic it had at 5 years old. Surprise, surprise, at age 27 I've seen something that reminded me of what it was like to be 5 years old again. Miyazaki has been able to do this consistantly not just because he is a master storyteller (something so many american films could desperately use) but because his films immerse you in a world that in a very short time you fail to notice is a cartoon. As advanced as Disney animation is, all it's marvels seem bent on impressing, not on immersion, such that while impressed we cannot help but remember (sometimes painfully) that we are watching a cartoon. Mononoke on the other hand will win the audience over with the still beauty of its settings long before they've even grasped the fantastic story line. I must also mention that Mononoke has a simply amazing soundtrack that is free of upbeat musical numbers or pop songs. With what to my ears sound like a few bows to Rimsky-Korsakov, Hisashi's score to this film is as delicious as the film itself, standing well on its own merit, but in conjunction with the film it is utterly unparalleled. Very rarely does it seem that a film solidly hits on every count, and even when it does happen, the force of the film in it's totality is often not so great. Mononoke however is not just a solid film but a very strong film as well. If there is a weak point here it is the english dub, and yet I for one found the dub very enjoyable and convincing...yet in a film where everything is perfect, this will no doubt be the point which will earn the most criticism. Anyway, I've said enough. If you havn't seen this, you must. Worth buying a DVD player for this movie alone if they'll just get around to releasing it.
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Summary: One of the best movies I had ever seen.
Review: I, being not an "anime" fan, was very critical of this movie when I heard of it. "Anime? From Japan? Demon-boar gods? Take it away, please." Once, I went to go see it (to laugh about how stupid it was afterward) and was blown away. The graphics were superb and the plot endearing. I love this movie and hate all other anime movies. Compared to any anime movie I had ever seen, including Mulan, this was a giant of its kind. The lush landscapes were enchanting and the Great Forest enrapturing. What was really good though was the plot. This was no "Kiki's Delivery Service" or "Pokemon" movie! It was a riviting tale about a young man's journey to remove a curse. Now, I haven't seen the Japanese version (I was told that it loses some of its beauty from Japanese to English), but if it is anything like I saw, it must have been very good as well. I especially liked the Kodama, little people who hop around and click their heads (sounds strange, doesn't it?), and Moro, the wise Wolf-goddess and somewhat mother to San, or Princess Mononoke. I don't know where they got the vice cast for this thing, but someone had to have been promoted! Billy Bob Thorton, Jada Pinkett Smith, Clair Danes, Gillian Anderson, and Minnie Driver were just a few stars from it! My favorite character of all though, was Moro whose wise and intelligent black eyes seem to come alive in the movie. The pure passion of this character can make anyone respect her. I hope this movie comes to DVD and video soon, because I want to show my still skeptical friends how good this movie really is. They will be amazed that this is anime.
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Summary: A beautiful thought-provoking masterpiece
Review: This movie is beautiful and makes you think. It avoids static characters and simplistic good-or-evil dualistic mentality, as well as heavy-handed "preachiness" in its treatment of environmental issues. I was often surprised at my own reaction to this film, as I found myself concerned about the characters; this doesn't happen very often with me, and certainly not with animation. All in all, it is an absorbing work that deserves to be seen by more people. And it DEFINITELY needs to be released on DVD. Please vote for the DVD release of this film if you haven't already, and if you haven't seen it, do whatever you can to remedy that problem.
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Summary: Better then Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace!
Review: I was one of the lucky few who lived near a theater and got to see this movie. This is the way movies were meant to be! The story will draw you in and make you feel like your there. The characters ae almost life like. This movie must be released in the USA on DVD! Do not let this mvie pass us by on a US release!
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Summary: GO! SEE! DO IT!
Review: This is an excellent movie. Its a shame it got shafted by a poor release. If it had been promoted like some of the other disney movies and if it had been in more theatres it probably would have been huge. As it is, though, this will have to fall into the catagory: Killed by the MPAA. Buy the DVD!
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Summary: An Animated Great
Review: Nobody can deny that when it comes to serious animation, the Japanese are the masters. The U.S. has only recently started to make decent animated dramas, such as "The Iron Giant". The Japanese have been doing it for years, and this movie is the culmination of that cultural expertise. Watch it.
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Summary: I love this movie.
Review: I have VHS this title(Japanese originally) and I've enjoyed itmany many times.I love Mononoke Hime. This is a geniusly-mademovie. My junior high school daughter is surely one of that Mononoke enthusiasts. END
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Summary: Excelent Movie!
Review: This is an amazing movie! I have loved it since I saw the previews. I suggested it to all of my friends, but it is showing so far away from where we live! It is very creative and very fun to watch. I normally hate annamated movies but this was truly an amazing movie. If you like animals, war, love stories(not to much, but just enough), curses, creativity...then you'll love this movie I guarntee it!
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