My Thoughts:
- I can't express in words how heartbreaking it is that this is Miyazaki's last film. He certainly was a master storyteller, and I will treasure his movies forever.
- As usual, Studio Ghibli provided a breathtakingly beautiful film. The art is unlike anything else. The environment, the characters, the buildings, etc. It is so stunning.
- This was a very somber movie. It had happy beautiful moments, but it also had a lot of heartache.
- The story was a very lovely love story. It was very touching and very beautiful.
- I can't stop using the word beautiful for this movie. It is what it is!
- The characters were amazing. I loved each and every one. Like all of Miyazaki's characters, they have become dear to me.
- Everything in this movie was so subtle and beautiful, from the music, to the characters, to the artwork, and especially the story. Only Miyazaki could create something like this.
- The music was amazing! I love Joe Hisaishi's work!
- Please don't retire Miyazaki!! PLEASE!! I don't want to live in a world where you aren't drawing and creating movies.
Aw, I've never even seen one of his movies but you're making me sad. I've heard they are beautiful amazing movies. Sad that he's retiring.
ReplyDeleteYou should watch them. They are amazing!
DeleteI was about to ask if he died, but then I saw what you said. I don't think I've seen any of his movies. I obviously need to remedy that.
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DeleteGreat review! I actually just watched this movie recently (the last of Miyazaki's on my to-watch queue *tear*) and I really enjoyed it (not to mention learned a lot about planes, haha) :) The dream sequences were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYa, they were. At first, I wasn't sure what was happening, but I soon learned. That guy had a vivid imagination.
DeleteI've seen every Miyazaki film...I agree with ^^ in that the dream sequences were wonderful. I remember reading, a while back, that Ponyo would be his last movie...and then Arietty...and now The Wind Rises. Maybe it'll be like before and he'll decide to do "one more"?
ReplyDeleteI hope that is the case, but I'm scared this might be it for real this time. :(
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