Howl's Moving Castle (Movie) Reviews
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684
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| Title(s): |
Howl's Moving Castle
Hauru no Ugoku Shiro |
| Creator: |
Hayao Miyazaki
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| Genres: |
Adventure,
Fantasy
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| Age Group: |
All Ages (Nothing objectionable) |
| Vintage: |
September 5, 2004 |
| Status: |
Completed |
| Summary: |
A young woman named Sophie is cursed by the Witch of the Waste, turns into an old woman, and is unable to tell anyone of her plight. Unable to continue her job at her mother's hat shop, she goes to the ambulatory castle of the notorious wizard Howl and insinuates herself into his household. Sophie befriends Calcifer, the fire demon who powers the castle and who is bound to Howl by a contract, the terms of which Calcifer cannot reveal. They promise to help each other with their problems. Like Calcifer, Howl can also see through the Witch's spell, and he and Sophie fall in love. Sophie helps Howl confront his former teacher, and the Witch of the Waste. (from IMDB) |
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Reviews
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19 reviews
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86% |
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3 reviews
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14% |
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Another Miyazaki Great
Written by aefields on October 13, 2015 at 5:33 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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I am glad I watched the movie before reading the novel. They are very different. Both are excellent. Both Miyazaki and Diana Wynne Jones are superb artists. I like the comment I read at the end of Ms. Jones' book about how she didn't know the castle walked (as Miyazaki's castle does). She had always imagined it floated slightly above the ground when moving. :-)
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0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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Howl's Moving Castle
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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very good!!!
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Extraordinary world of fantasy...
Written by stevodevo on March 20, 2012 at 2:39 PM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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Recently my wife and I have been on a Hayao Miyazaki kick and last night's offering was Howl's Moving Castle. I had seen this once before but my wife had not. Apparently (and she can attest to this) my recollection is not what it used to be because I didn't remember this movie being as great as it is!
We watched the English dub (with subtitles on of course) since we like to screen some of these 'softer' movies for our kids and I have to admit the voices were done very well.
This may be one of his longer movies at right around 2 hrs but it ( read more)
Recently my wife and I have been on a Hayao Miyazaki kick and last night's offering was Howl's Moving Castle. I had seen this once before but my wife had not. Apparently (and she can attest to this) my recollection is not what it used to be because I didn't remember this movie being as great as it is!
We watched the English dub (with subtitles on of course) since we like to screen some of these 'softer' movies for our kids and I have to admit the voices were done very well.
This may be one of his longer movies at right around 2 hrs but it didn't feel like it dragged much at all. There is not a ton of action but what is there is appropriately spaced out and the elements of fantasy and the world Hayao is portraying is so satisfyingly interesting it really grips you and holds your attention.
Technically, this film is animated much like other Ghibli productions in the same easily-recognizable style. The artwork is detailed, colourful, and alive. Animation is smooth and the soundtrack is full enough to complete the ambience.
Yes, there is a typical theme that is present in this work like in all Hayao's masterpieces, but unlike other reviews, I didn't feel that the anti-war message was overbearing or 'in your face'. Mostly I was able to sit back and enjoy a good piece of story-telling reminiscent of Grimm's fairy tales or something in that vein. And, to my wife's delight (mine too I'll admit) the romance aspect was strong throughout and concluded with a neatly wrapped up, happy conclusion...
If you haven't seen Howl's, you're in for a real treat - it does not disappoint! ( show less)
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19 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Perfect for all ages
Written by cherrys48 on January 30, 2012 at 1:28 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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This movie is a mix of everything if you ask me it is one of my favourites, the characters have interesting personalitys and the plot is very well thought through. If you like Spirited away or The cat returns you may like this, what attracted me to this anime was the pictures very colourful and happy looking. I highly recommend this anime for all ages
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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best movie i have ever seen
Written by aono on November 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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i love it it is gre
specialllllllly calsifer
dont talk about howl he is great
watch it if you want to enjoy your time
you will love it
thanks for reading
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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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cool!
Written by kuchipachi on November 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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this is one of my favorite!! Howl is just so cool. everythiing is great specially the story. you must watch this!
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8 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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if u want to upload this anime for free go to this sit
Written by asaljojo on August 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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http://anime.thehylia.com/downloads/series/howl-s-moving-castle
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5 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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can any1 upload smaller file size..for us free user...
Written by sualy on August 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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pls help..there's a load of free user out there wanna watch this movie..
pls help..upload a smaller file..sharing is caring..thx...
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4 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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RECOMMENDED!!
Written by negin44 on August 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
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a friend told me to watch it and it was so worth it i think. I've watched the movie 4 times and never got bored....i don't mind watching it again.Miyazaki has an outstanding imagination.don't expect anything modern or schoolgirls and stuff like that.the story is pure imagination!
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Romance and yet...
Written by Foulup on July 13, 2011 at 5:29 PM |
Overall Rating
Good
Story: 4
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 4
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it's romantic and soppy, basically every romantic's dream tale but sweet as well, to the point of being absolutely nauseatingly so. I liked it because of that romantic basis but what struck me about it was that it all seemed so obligatory - and another thing, although beautiful, Howl was a narcissist, hence an absolute DICK! but he did change close to the end of the film. Grudgingly i have to admit this was a good movie. the plot was almost flawless. but it could have been better - much better.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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