Men are so silly.

We really had it all once upon a time with movies like this, The Mummy, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Just incredible period romantic action adventure films oozing with chemistry, incredible set pieces, costumes, stunt work, and scores to carry you through. Always a delight to rewatch.

An absolute fever dream of a film. At times reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland but entirely a fable of Miyazaki’s own creation. Incomprehensible, tedious and chaotic but the visuals, sound design and score hardly disappoint. The Boy and the Heron is best left as a vibe. If you enjoy Miyazaki without examination (or scrutinizingly so) or really dislike birds then this may resonant.