The Wind Rises

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. 

Frankenweenie

My Thoughts:

-    I love that Tim Burton decided to make his short into a full length feature!  If you haven't seen his short film of this, go check it out! It is live action.  I love that he chose to redo it with claymation.

-    It parodied a lot of old school horror movies like Frankenstein and Dracula.  It was fun to see the similarities.

-    A lot of the movie had an Edward Scissorhand feel.  The community, the music, and overall theme was a lot like it.

-    The Asian boy cracked me up!  I loved his accent.

-    If I could bring my Mr. Nibbles back to life, I would!

-    The music was awesome!  I LOVE Danny Elfman!

-    The little girl with the cat was creepy, but funny.

-    This movie was very Tim Burton.  His style, weirdness, and comedy was everywhere!  I loved it!! 

-    This is a great movie for this time of year!