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| I enjoyed this movie, and agree with someone that pointed out watching this from the perspective of Arrietty really gave a normal environment for us humans a fresh and exciting world. Overall, just a nice and relaxing movie which is good pace of change from everything that is usually out today. Also I find it hard to see how them moving into the Doll House would create a happier ending. I mean if they did, it would be the same as putting them into captivity wouldn't it? |
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| I think anyone who doesn't like this film has no heart. |
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tsubasalover said: Yeah I really liked this character. It was very cute at the end when he gave Arrietty a berry. Definitely gives you hope that their kind will keep living ;) Even though Spiller doesn't have much lines, he has a nice voice (by Fujiwara-san, who I think he expressed the character well with only voice). He gives them hope about there are more of their kind. animes123 said: Yeah these things were definitely disappointing, but I knew not expect a happy-go-lucky ending when I started watching. It was a beautifully artistic movie which overall I loved but I have to admit that the ending was a bit disappointing. Apart from Arrietty, the borrowers still see humans as a threat, Arrietty's family was still forced to move out of their home which they loved and didn't want to leave, the dollhouse which was built specifically for the borrowers still remains untouched (apart from the kitchen I guess) junitodx said: Oh thanks for pointing this out! That makes sense and is reassuring. animes123 said: I think its safe to say that the operation was a success. The very first part of the narrative says that he remembers the week he spent in the house his mother grew up in (or something along those lines) so I figure he lived a while if he says he remembers it as if it happened a long time ago.and the audience never knows the fate of Sho after his heart operation. GarLogan78 said: That's Ghibli for you though. They are quite known to be very pro environmental and the movie was just a way to send out a message that they care very much about. I thought Sho telling her she was part of a dying species was kind of unnecessary though. 8/10. I did enjoy this movie and look forward to more Ghibli films in the future. |
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| The cat is a good tsundere in the end ^.^ Enjoying series ,I enjoy this more than Ponyo .I think I have more faith on watching Gibli in the future . 3/3 .. .. .. Hope the native boy can marry Arrietty and make a new family . |
| Oh my goodness, I absolutely loved this movie. <3 The art was so beautiful, the lively nature and all those little insects crawling around. One of those movies that makes you feel a little warm inside. Definitely made me happy. |
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| reminds me of indian in the cupboard book/movie |
| An enjoyable Ghibli film with great characters and animation. I would have liked some more closure, but still a very good film. 8/10 |
| The only crappy Ghibli movie I've seen. Maybe if it was about 20minutes longer to give more closure, (or a sequel was out there), it'd be better imho. I kept wondering "what about the freaking dollhouse that was made -for- them ages ago?" Honestly its like..nothing happened, and its a sad ending for the little ones if you ask me. House destroyed 'n all |
| While the story was maybe a little too subdued and short, the ending of this movie was phenomenal. Perfect resolution, perfect amount of tension, perfect pacing, perfect lessons...I've never seen a movie ending this good. |
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Flawfinder said: While the story was maybe a little too subdued and short, the ending of this movie was phenomenal. Perfect resolution, perfect amount of tension, perfect pacing, perfect lessons...I've never seen a movie ending this good. This. The ending also left me wanting more. I want to know what happens next. Good thing I have the original books somewhere.... Anyways, it's a ghibli movie, and I haven't seen one that I haven't liked yet. Can't wait for the next one. |
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| This movie was amazing. Beautiful art and music. It was a Ghibli movie though, and they're usually good. But I feel like it ended so abruptly... That and I cried a bucket of tears... But maybe I'm too emotional. Regards, Komiya |
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| Am I the only one who feels that a "plot" is missing? It was enjoyable, but that's it... |
| This was so beautiful!! ;~; And I hope Shou lives a long beautiful life! T_________T |
| It was fantastic I wanted more! |
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| dude my favorite part was the crow scene the one where it flew into the screen and, well, we all know what happens after that lol this is definitely my favorite of the Miyazaki films i've seen so far |
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| Watched it in dubs. Didn't like it, no, in fact hated it. Shou (or "Sean" in the English version) sounds like a dead retarded sheep, well, he kind of is one anyways. |
| It was beautiful. Loved it. |
| The art is fantastic as usual. Sho's voice though.. :| It just seemed so emotionless... |
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| Really enjoyed watching this. I loved the art throughout the film. I wished it was longer, oh well though. |
| I really liked it. I was sad at the ending though; when Niya went to fetch Sho to meet up with them, I was hoping for a happy ending like him talking to the parents and convincing them to move back and he'd protect them from Haru (or have the obviously sympathetic aunt fire her). Yea, everything can't have a "happy ending", but I still can wish hehe. |
| Beautiful artwork and music. The film was about understanding and the development of trust and friendship. Truly a wonderful film. I really liked the ending where Sho followed the cat to Arrietty and also where she blushes - that was so cutee. i give it a 9/10. |
| Very conflicted. The world building was amazing. The music was grand. The voice acting was wonderfully well done. I watched both the Japanese and the UK dub. However...it felt like it was missing a plot. The ending was all kinds of bollocks. It felt to me like it was missing a lot of chapters or something. |
| I watched this in the movie theaters(in english D:) back in february. Forgot to add it. The music and animation were spectacular. I almost could't stand the english voice overs though. I plan to watch this again (in japanese) sometime in the future. I mainly decided to watch this cause I was a big fan of the borrowers when I was younger. Overall, I gave this series a 7/10. |
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| Felt way too short... we never found out if Shou survived the operation. Then again, any longer might have ruined the pacing. The movie was great overall, though. |
| This film was gorgeous, but Arrietty sucked and she needed to get a life! |
| Numbuh 3, you've got to get off the couch, you cannot sit in that tree house, girl you like Rainbow Monkeys so grab your little shit and then swing! Hand tracks be tracking me to different doorways. In a maze, and I don't know what to do. Guaranteed though, Ima find the emeralds. |
Kefkiroth said: Felt way too short... we never found out if Shou survived the operation. Then again, any longer might have ruined the pacing. The movie was great overall, though. Ahh, but in the beginning of the movie, Shou states saying, "I'll never forget that summer. I spent a week in the old house where my mother grew up." If you kind of read between the lines, you can assume he did survive his operation since he's talking about his stay there like he's already past that and moved on with his life. But it's just an assumption. |
| I really enjoyed this movie a lot more then I thought I would. 7/10 (which is high on my scale. Basically means I like it enough that I would buy it but not so much that I'm going to run out and get it anytime soon). Differing from some others I felt Ponyo was a one time watch and aimed at a younger audience and I don't feel it's necessary to watch it again. While this movie like many other favorite Studio Ghibli movies of mine left me wanting more as soon as it was over! Though, I do agree that the ending just didn't feel like good closure (if it had maybe it would have been 8/10) and I agree I would have liked to have seen more of Spiller, possibly seen Haru punished, and seen Arrietty family move into the doll house and stay with the young boy after he survives his surgery which is partially how I was hoping to see the ending. I can't help but wonder if the boy did survive his surgery and if so did Arrietty come visit him later??? |
| Such junk... |
| I am so glad I watched this. I loved it so, so much. I feel like the ending is kind of bittersweet, but it's beautiful nevertheless. The music was particularly enjoyable and so was the art. Seeing Arrietty's house for the first time was an amazing experience. |
| I honestly don't remember when was the last time I had this much fun. I really loved this movie, it was great in so many levels. |
Purinsesu said: Kefkiroth said: Felt way too short... we never found out if Shou survived the operation. Then again, any longer might have ruined the pacing. The movie was great overall, though. Ahh, but in the beginning of the movie, Shou states saying, "I'll never forget that summer. I spent a week in the old house where my mother grew up." If you kind of read between the lines, you can assume he did survive his operation since he's talking about his stay there like he's already past that and moved on with his life. But it's just an assumption. That's what I assumed from the start, he lived. |
| I was sad to see Arietty and Sho become separated :(. Other than that, I really liked this anime. |
RyanMortos said: I would have liked to have seen more of Spiller, possibly seen Haru punished, and seen Arrietty family move into the doll house and stay with the young boy after he survives his surgery which is partially how I was hoping to see the ending. You and me both. ;A; |
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| Gosh, i hated Haru so much. Cunning old woman. |
| I laughed so hard in the crow part, when Haru smacked it with her shoe omg. It was a really cute movie, and I really want to think Shou did survive his surgery. It could have been nice to know a little bit more but we can't have everything ;^; Haru pissed me off the whole movie though. |
| I really loved the movie. Another fantasic movie from Ghibli. |
| it has such good music,,, 9/10 really great story.. |
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| As expected with Ghibli, this movie was just beautiful. The artwork alone makes the film glow. The sentiment behind this movie was captivating. I wanted to cry when Shou discussed life and death with Arrietty. The gentle pacing was perfect. It didn't bother me that Shou and Arrietty had to separate at the end (although it was sad), but I was still left feeling unfulfilled. I think I was expecting a slightly more climatic climax. Something a tad more intense than the crow scene, instead of just sneaking around to outsmart the crazy lady. Overall, really nice. |
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| I loved the movie, but it sort of felt unfinished, like it could have a sequel. Maybe it was deliberate though. |
| Sucha a moving and heartwarming fairytale story, nice one for Ghibli. I had fantastic evening watching this. Arrietty is great character, I like her :) |
Susan said: I would love to see a sequel only to see no-face again. how about a new movie about him?tsubasalover said: Susan said: I think this is the first time I've ever craved a sequel coming out of a Ghibli movie. =/ It just wasn't all that satisfying, you know? My first time would be Spirited Away with if Haku would meet Chihiro or not. But yeah, I want to watch more of Karigurashi, too. I think because Spirited Away is just so full of awesome and moments that make me teary-eyed, that by the time it's over I'm just sick of it. XD I love it so much, but I think a sequel would cheapen it. On the other hand, Arietty feels ripe for sequels! But Arietty was more slice-of-life than Miyazaki's flicks. |
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| not so awesome as totoro and neko no ongaeshi but still on my top 5, I want a tv series, not just a sequel. arrietty is love. |
| EL PSY KONGROO!!! |
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