Might not be a high rating for those comparing this film to the book by Diana Wynne Jones that it was based upon, but I really enjoyed the movie! My first time watching it, I was a bit confused about the plot and where it was going, but I enjoyed the interactions and chemistry between Howl and Sophie. For me, this is one of those movies that makes more and more sense to me each time I watch it. I absolutely love the aesthetic too!
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Spirited Away 2001
I've seen this rated as the best film Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki have produced, and I would definitely agree with this statement. While the aesthetic of it may not be a favorite for everyone (especially for fantasy fans who would more aptly soak up the magic of Howl's Moving Castle), the plot structure and meaning behind this film make it absolutely spectacular. Shintoist beliefs are subtly buried all over the film, and they help guide a plot that is…
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Ponyo 2008
Really underrated!!! Sure, it's intended for a younger audience, but there is so much meaning behind all of the colorful wonder flowing through the watery scenery of the film. Some might argue that the significance and how Sosuke's father is away is an apology from Hayao Miyazaki to his son Goro for being absent much of his life while working with film.
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Steve Jobs 2015
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
Not a movie I would typically choose to watch on my own, but a decent movie nonetheless. Plot wasn't as clear and structured as I'd hoped, but it did carry a lot of sentiment in it at the same time, but not in overwhelming amounts.
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