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Summary: Great for Girls!
Review: This is one of the trilogy of Japanese beautifully animated features that my daughter adores. (I'll have to add Spirited Away, as soon as we get a copy after its release in April 2003.)
The other two movies being Totoro, which I like better and Go Panda Go, which does not have the same quality of animation as the other two.Kiki's Delivery Service is actually complex, with something for adults and children to enjoy and to be capitivated by. Kiki struggles while trying to make her own way during the rite of passage from being a kid, to being a young adult. She's 13, (I thought, hmmm, 13 Batmitzvah age)and ready to try her wings, or in this case, her broom. No freaky witchcraft stuff here, nothing frightening or creepy. Kiki's powers seem connected with her confidence in herself and her ability to believe in herself. A great message for girls and all kids, and heck, for everybody. And the animation is amazing. From the bakery, to the clouds, the people, everything, its really lovely to watch and would be worth seeing just for the animation alone. And Phil Hartman as Gigi the cat, he's wonderful, sarcastic, and very funny. An excellent movie for kids that parents don't have to worry about.
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Summary: Kiki's a Gem
Review: This is the story of a little girl named Kiki who just happens to be a witch; once she turns 13 she has to leave home for a year to focus on her training. Which isn't easy since all she can do is fly on her broomstick and talk to her black cat.
So she sets off early, and flies off to a new town and decides to open Kiki's Flying Delivery Service.
This movie is a jewel and is filled with great visual apeal. It also has the feel of a high budget hollywood movie and a story that is filled with adventure, suspence, and fun. The story is one that is really stylish and definatly will not bore the pants of any adult; and the keep the kids quiet the whole time it's played.
This movie is beautiful and yet heartwarming at the same time. It is a clasic and should be viewed by everyone, especially people who enjoy animation.
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Summary: My 2 year old loves this movie
Review: I orginally watched this movie on the recommendation of my neighbor and I'm so glad I did. The simple storyline and gorgeous background animation make this a treat to watch for the whole family. Also, Phil Hartman did a wonderful job as Jiji, the cat. Non-violent, with some intense moments at the end that involve a character potentially getting hurt, this movie did not worry my child. Her older (3-7 year old) friends like it too.
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Summary: A Perfect Story for Children
Review: Another delightful masterpiece from Animator Hayao Miyazaki. On her thirteenth birthday a young witch named Kiki must make her right of passage by going out into the world to live on her own for one year. Kiki picks a quaintly European seaside village as her destination and soars off on her broom. Her pet cat Jiji is her only companion. Like so many of the great Japanese film directors, Miyazaki's films achieve a contemplative beauty. There is an almost Zen like quality to the way in which he patiently allows his images to unfold. One event flows seamlessly to the next without the slightest trace of artifice. Miyazaki's unwillingness to rush the narrative allows the audience to share in Kiki's journey of self discovery. When the lights come up you'll feel as though you've also been away on a trip with an old friend. Preston McClear, author The Boy Under the Bed
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Summary: I love this movie!
Review: I first saw this movie when I was 6 or 7, and I still love it!Jennae(spelling????) Garafalo(more spelling???) was great in this movie!I'd rate it at least 7 stars if I could!
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Summary: A review NOT written by an anime fan
Review: Okay I'll admit it. I've never really been into anime. Although I recognize it as a good form of art and I often admire some of the illustrations I've seen, it's just never been my thing. TV series such as Pokemon just make me roll my eyes and I find the more adult-oriented programs to be a bit too violent. Since I had never really liked the anime I've been exposed to, I thought that I wouldn't be into any kind of anime. Kiki's delivery service proved this little theory wrong. Kiki is a witch and like all witches, at 13 she decides to leave home and create a life for herself using her magic. Unfortunately things don't go as smoothly as she plans. When it comes to flying on her broom she's not too good at landings and takeoffs. People aren't all that accepting of witches away from home. And she doesn't have any real special talents as a witch, besides of course flying. Still she had her little black cat Jiji, are going to hit it big. She comes up with the idea of creating a delivery service where she will fly deliveries on her broom. This of course is easier said then done. And as she fumbles through her delivers Kiki faces other problems. She's dealing with her first crush on a unique boy named Tombo that lives in the city she's come to. And she's also dealing with the fact that, as a witch, she doesn't really fit in with the rest of the kids her age. What will happen to Kiki? I've always been a fan of kids movies and I found Kiki's delivery service to be great. The idea is original and I wouldn't be surprised if it was one of the things that inspired JK Rowling to create the wizard phenomenon, Quidditch. The characters are all very amusing, especially Jiji the black cat. I'm not sure if I will ever really get into anime, like I said it's not really my thing, but I wouldn't say no to seeing another film by this talented director Hayao Miyazaki. I would recommend this book to movie goers of any age and also to people who are into anime, and people who, like me, aren't really. It's a five star movie!
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Summary: I'm sure it's me but ...
Review: OK, I have this video that my 3 year old daughter absolutely loves, and quite probably can't live without. I swear, I've seen it more than 100 times, and I still have no clue what the point of the movie is. I'm just not getting it. I'm not trying to offend anyone with this, but it just seems to go on and on and on with an insipid dialogue that doesn't really lead anywhere - though admittedly, the animation is great. I'm a great fan of Kirsten Dunst, and I also own Princess Mononoke and I love it - so it isn't the voice-over, Miyazaki (or anime!) that I have a problem with. Sorry, but I can't give this better than one star.
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Summary: If you can dream it...
Review: More than 10 years before Harry Potter ever took to the skies, there was Kiki.
A witch in training, Kiki leaves home at 13 and discovers that maybe things aren't as easy as she'd like to think.
This is not your average film. There is no evil villian the main character must defeat. There are no pointless situations. Every moment is filled with beauty and this will make you THINK.
For anyone who has every felt insecure, ignored, or maybe like they didn't belong, you can actually relate to these characters. It will make you happy and sad.
This is a gem that will not soon be forgotten. Thank goodness they are finally releasing it on DVD!
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Summary: Magic
Review: A wonderful movie for all ages that shows how to believ in your self and the meaning of friendship.
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Summary: Fly
Review: If you have a girl between 4-13, she should love this. This movie seemed to be made for them. The younger ones will love the silly cat, Jiji, the flying, and the excitment. The older ones will like the more quiet times: Kiki losing her magic, her visits with Ursula, dreaming of being on their own at such a young age, and Kiki's soul-searching. Two things that might keep people from seeing this movie: A) It's a "cartoon," and therefore preceived to be loud, noisy, sappy, and Disney. It is none of these. This is suprisingly a calm movie without being boring or inane. No one sings (a BIG plus in my book), the only cute-sidekick is Jiji --Kiki's cat who has some snide lines, there is zero violence, zero innuendo (unless you count Jiji's very quick comment about Ursula painting her, but then you may have issues), and no attempts to hide modern references into the plot like Disney would try. The other thing that could keep people from seeing it is that it is sometimes referred to as "Anime" (Japanese Animation) a name that conjures up every Pokemon, Digimon, Sailor Moon, and Speed Racer cliche possible, as well as those stereotypically creepy females in anime that come up. None of these apply to Kiki's Delivery Service, which looks like it could have been done anywhere. Everything works in this movie. The Dubbed version's cast is great, even the final performance of Phil Hartman as Jiji is good. So, go rent this for the kids, and you'll be pleasantly suprised on how easy you're drawn in -- maybe even more than they are.
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