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Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: mononoke
Review: I think Princess Mononoke a very good movie. It was very well written and anamated. It is a dazzling adventure and comedic movie. The vioces are very well done and the characters are just wonderful. It is a very good movie and I hope that all the people that like Japanese anamation have a look at this movie. I think it is for ages from 8 to adults. I hope you all get to see it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THIS FILM RULES
Review: This film is totally fantastic!, the character and story develpoment it's oh my God!, as i never have seen it before, the whole film it's fantastic!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: PROBABLY THE BEST MOVIE EVER
Review: Princess Mononoke is (possibly) the best movie I have ever seen. It has great animation, wonderful characters, and a great story. The DVD has a special about the movie, which has the people that played the voices of the characters talking about it. It also has the theatrical trailer. You have the option of watching it in the original Japanese or in French (of course you can watch it in English). You can also have subtitles of the literal English translashion or for the hearing impaired. Princess Mononoke is a very beautiful and wonderful movie.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Qualified choice for your evenings entertainment!
Review: I recently watched the vhs version of this with my friend. The detail is quite astonishing and will be well-liked by anime and fantasy lovers alike. The voice parts were well cast and gillian anderson is well suited to be a forest spirit goddess thing. On the whole a good use of two hours Quality!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Best film I've seen in a LONG time
Review: PRINCESS MONONOKE is no children's fairy tale. It is in fact, the highest grossing film ever produced in Japan. But it was barely even seen in American theatres, because of a problem we have in accepting anything animated as adult entertainment. But for those of us who have managed to break free of this mental barrier- the reward is great!

Set in medieval Japan during the advent of gun warfare, PRINCESS MONONOKE is a tale of intrigue -featuring vivid mythology and timeless themes. Prince Ashitaka finds himself cursed after defending his village from a vicious demon. As a result, he is banished from his village until he can rid himself of the curse and defeat whatever evil has brought the demon upon them. His quest brings him far from home, to a town where the Tatara clan is quickly growing -thanks to new technology and the guidance of Lady Eboshi. But in their expansion they have devastated much of the great forest around them causing the gods of nature to fight back. Can Ashitaka prevent them from destroying each other?

This is not a simple movie- it is a monumental epic. It is not merely animation- it is a breath-taking masterpiece. Every aspect of this classic film has been given tremendous detail and attention with a fabulous cast of voice actors, Joe Hisaishi's sweeping soundtrack, flawless translation by Neil Gaiman, and of course- the immaculate story and design of Hayao Miyazaki and his team. Very enchanting...

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Brilliantly produced, visually stunning pro-Eco propaganda
Review: This is a brilliantly produced, visually stunning animation production which is at the same time an unapologetic eco-fascist tree-hugging paen to the evils of technology and the supposed purity and/or nobility of "Nature". The fact that so much technical virtuosity has gone into something like this reflects how completely we've, in our guilt about the supposed despoiling of nature, caved into the ideological agenda of the PC-police, eco-nazi division. Disgusting message, a ranting diatribe against progress and a hymn to a neo-fascism of anti-technological neo-paganistic recidivism. This stunning and no doubt important work is to eco-fascism what The Triumph of the Will is to Nazism.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Princess Mononoke is not your average anime feature
Review: If the more popular works such as Dragonball Z and Sailor Moon or even Bubblegum Crisis are what you're used to, then this movie probably isn't for you. The feature beautifully showcases the rich Japanese folklore and religious beliefs upon which it is based. I recommend purchasing the DVD version and setting your machine to Japanese with English subtitles in order to get the full affect and the nuances of the story that the Japanese to English voiceover missed. This is a story you enjoy for beauty's sake and for the things it makes you think about, not necessarily because of its characters. The main theme of the movie ---man's impact on the environment and the abandonment of traditional ways of living---completely overrides the character's substories but somehow it still manages to work. This classic belongs with "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Grave of the Fireflies."

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Anime Movie
Review: I saw Princess Mononoke on tape in japanese, and i saw in the theatres in english. This movie is the best anime movie ever! It is just cool.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Mononoke is fantasy in it's true form...entertaining.
Review: While not Akira or Ghost in the Shell, this anime is indeed a good story and fun to watch. It's main characters are both of animal and man. The dub is not too shabby and I actually prefer it to the Japanese dialogue, both come on this DVD. Kind of lame in the extras department, the DVD quality of the film itself is top notch. A good addition to your growing anime library.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: JCMICHAELS.COM Princess Mononoke Review
Review: Princess Mononoke is a beautifully animated film about a young man inflicted with a deadly curse after touching then killing a god (a boar) who had been shot. He must then go in search of the forest god to lift this curse. While on his journey, he embarks on an epic battle between man and nature.

While the animation and coloring is beautiful, there is an acting issue that I have, the casting of Billy Bob Thronton. Normally I wouldn't have a problem with him, but I could not displace his physical appearance with his character's although his performance is great.

Overall, if you want to experience a monumental story with stunning animation this should be your first stop. It is lacking in the bonus feature area but does contain the original Japanese language track that was on my most wanted list. Definitely pick this up and you will not regret it.


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