Despite such a low score, I still reccomend seeing this movie. Ideally, as per Miyazaki’s wishes, you’ll be able to see it blind. There’s plenty of beauty and intrigue that will doubtlessly make this a memorable expetience. My thoughts will become more specific as I write, so if you’re hoping to avoid spoilers, don’t read past the next three paragraphs.
It’s a gorgeous film, up there with Ghibli’s best. Magical vistas, nuanced expressions of physicality, and memorable character designs are…
A three hour trudge through American exceptionalism. If you must watch it, expect British supervillains and a John Williams score designed to prescribe your emotions for you.
This movie taught me that slaves actually really loved their masters and race relations were at their strongest in 1776.
Great animation, questionable content. I'd only watch this if you're intent on discovering the origins of Masaaki Yuasa, or if you're already down the experimental animation rabbit hole.
There's very unfiltered violence against women early on that is never adequately addressed. Beyond this clearly heinous act, every other instance of misogyny is fully condoned. The protagonist, Nishi, who spends much of his time leering at deuteragonist Myon, is fully rewarded for his possessiveness. When looking at this aspect charitably, things…
