| Ghibli movies are always a pleasure to watch, they are a delight for the soul and eyes. And so is this movie. However that’s about it. There is nothing wrong with the movie, but more that there is nothing strong about it either. It’s like watching a kid’s dream with amazing fantasy and visuals but zero logic and coherence. It’s a 6/10 for me. I enjoyed it but if someone were to ask me to explain the movie to them, I have zero clue what happened. I would totally play this movie for a toddler and bet it will keep them entertained. This is no howl or spirit away though and ratings have to reflect it. I do not have complaints from the movie, I enjoyed watching it. I just genuinely think it’s a 6 on a scale of everything that’s out there. That doesn’t make it bad, it just isn’t unforgettable or moving or anything. |
| It's Miyazaki's worst film. |
| I love this film a lot. Definitely a oscar worthy movie. |
Reply to Old_School_Akira
@Meeperso and it still won the Oscar? 😂
| @Old_School_Akira so what? Not all Oscar winning movies are great. There wasn't a good competition and it's more like a life-time achievement award when it comes to old masters in some cases. Oscar is not something to be taken that seriously. Btw, I don't think the movie doesn't deserve the Oscar nor a bad film in general. But, I don't think this is one his bests either. Like @Jagara stated there is no logic or coherence within storytelling. It is all about juxtaposition of the ideas from the imagination of Miyazaki. He wanted to present himself as a genius auteur and everybody bought it because of his well-earned fame as a director. If this were to be work of an unknown director, critics would tear it apart because of its incoherent and excessively abstract narrative. |
Reply to Raiseii
@Old_School_Akira so what? Not all Oscar winning movies are great. There wasn't a good competition and it's more like a life-time achievement award when it comes to old masters in some cases. Oscar is not something to be taken that seriously. Btw, I don't think the movie doesn't deserve the Oscar nor a bad film in general. But, I don't think this is one his bests either. Like @Jagara stated there is no logic or coherence within storytelling. It is all about juxtaposition of the ideas from the imagination of Miyazaki. He wanted to present himself as a genius auteur and everybody bought it because of his well-earned fame as a director. If this were to be work of an unknown director, critics would tear it apart because of its incoherent and excessively abstract narrative.
| @Raiseii it deserved the Oscar for being a masterpiece. |
| HACKs! 🤢🤮 |
Reply to Raiseii
@Old_School_Akira so what? Not all Oscar winning movies are great. There wasn't a good competition and it's more like a life-time achievement award when it comes to old masters in some cases. Oscar is not something to be taken that seriously. Btw, I don't think the movie doesn't deserve the Oscar nor a bad film in general. But, I don't think this is one his bests either. Like @Jagara stated there is no logic or coherence within storytelling. It is all about juxtaposition of the ideas from the imagination of Miyazaki. He wanted to present himself as a genius auteur and everybody bought it because of his well-earned fame as a director. If this were to be work of an unknown director, critics would tear it apart because of its incoherent and excessively abstract narrative.
| @Raiseii An anime being abstract doesn'T mean it's bad though. And the story is coherent enough if you pay attention it simply doesn't bother to explain itself and leaves it to the viewer's interpretation. And wşith all your complai,nts you rated it 8 huh? |
JoeChipOct 15, 10:05 AM
| This movie is good for sleeping... I had to watch through sessions cause I kept being bored. |
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Reply to neoncowboy
I posted a film analysis on this earlier but I think that this piece was fantastic. Personally, I am also a big ghibli fan and think it is important to view this piece as a somewhat autobiographical interpretation of the studios current and past state.
For example the ships with dead people and fleet of ships with no one on board can be both nods to previous works like spirited away and the group of planes in porco Rosso with no pilots. Additionally you might watch it and find other nods to past films and the always recurring airplane motif. Because The protagonist in my opinion is also supposed to be Miyazaki, he is journeying through the many films he has created and reflecting upon his career.
Another interpretation would be that Miyazaki is the Grand Uncle and the boy protagonist is his son. In this interpretation we could view the parakeets as the obsessive fan base that “consume everything” as its stated in the film and worship Miyazaki and his work. This theory is also supported by the parallel of the protagonist being put on the chopping block by the parakeets who intended to eat him. This could be symbolic of the audience poorly reviewing tales from earth sea which was directed by Miyazakis son. Lastly Miyazaki has been searching for an heir to take over the studio and realizes that if his son doesn’t take over the studio will fall apart, similarly to the fantasy world in the movie.
It’s important to keep up with what Miyazaki has said about the film too, stating that the three creators of the studio are supposed to be the grand uncle, the heron, and the boy.
All in all I think that the movie is a show don’t tell masterwork that beautifully wraps up the work of one of cinemas all time greats. And in the end helps us deal with the fact that ghibli, a world without malice, will eventually end because one day we have to return to our reality.
For example the ships with dead people and fleet of ships with no one on board can be both nods to previous works like spirited away and the group of planes in porco Rosso with no pilots. Additionally you might watch it and find other nods to past films and the always recurring airplane motif. Because The protagonist in my opinion is also supposed to be Miyazaki, he is journeying through the many films he has created and reflecting upon his career.
Another interpretation would be that Miyazaki is the Grand Uncle and the boy protagonist is his son. In this interpretation we could view the parakeets as the obsessive fan base that “consume everything” as its stated in the film and worship Miyazaki and his work. This theory is also supported by the parallel of the protagonist being put on the chopping block by the parakeets who intended to eat him. This could be symbolic of the audience poorly reviewing tales from earth sea which was directed by Miyazakis son. Lastly Miyazaki has been searching for an heir to take over the studio and realizes that if his son doesn’t take over the studio will fall apart, similarly to the fantasy world in the movie.
It’s important to keep up with what Miyazaki has said about the film too, stating that the three creators of the studio are supposed to be the grand uncle, the heron, and the boy.
All in all I think that the movie is a show don’t tell masterwork that beautifully wraps up the work of one of cinemas all time greats. And in the end helps us deal with the fact that ghibli, a world without malice, will eventually end because one day we have to return to our reality.
| @neoncowboy "This could be symbolic of the audience poorly reviewing tales from earth sea which was directed by Miyazakis son" Including Miyazaki himself who has shit all over many peoples works to the point of making them cry and basically called his son talentless but what did I expect from a Miyazaki glazer |
This post has been fact checked by peer reviewed sources!  |
| The first Ghibli film I was hyped for, quite disappointed myself tbh. |
Reply to Marcos_Aspira
This movie is good for sleeping... I had to watch through sessions cause I kept being bored.
| @Marcos_Aspira I could say the same thing for most ghibli anime |
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