Rating: PG
Movie Release Date: August 2, 1986 (Japan) / April 1, 1989 (USA)
DVD Release Date: April 15, 2003
Plot 411: With pirates and the military after her, Sheeta joins forces with Pazu and they uncover her true heritage.
Review: Wow, this was a complex yet highly entertaining cartoon that I thoroughly enjoyed. Once again, Hayao Miyazaki incorporates environmental themes into his work. But his style is so fluid that his messages do not come off preachy or overbearing. The animation is beautifully done with so many details. It made me nostalgic for this style of cartoons that were so popular when I was a kid. The characters were bold and developed well, with many identifiable characteristics to set themselves apart from each other. Of course, it's originally Japanese but was dubbed in English afterward. It's up to you which version you watch. I think the Japanese audio with English subtitles is probably the best way to go. However, this time I watched it in English all the way through. As Sheeta (Anna Pacquin), escapes from her military captors and a group of invading pirates, she falls from her flying machine toward Earth. However, because she is wearing an heirloom crystal, she floats to the ground like a feather. Pazu (James Van Der Beek) finds her and cares for her until she awakens. Tranquility does not last long as both the military and pirates soon find Sheeta. Pazu helps her escape and together the try to uncover the mystery behind the crystal and a mythical floating island called Laputa. The pirates are just after the crystal for its material value. The military wants it for a more sinister reason. Pazu and Sheeta must evade capture and be cautious of who to trust. The crystal's power is immense and can be used for destruction if it falls into the wrong hands.
Watch It: If you enjoy the old school, hand-drawn animation and a clever plot that keeps bumping along without making you bored.
Skip It: If you prefer the recent slew of 3D-ish cartoon movies.
Movie Release Date: August 2, 1986 (Japan) / April 1, 1989 (USA)
DVD Release Date: April 15, 2003
Plot 411: With pirates and the military after her, Sheeta joins forces with Pazu and they uncover her true heritage.
Review: Wow, this was a complex yet highly entertaining cartoon that I thoroughly enjoyed. Once again, Hayao Miyazaki incorporates environmental themes into his work. But his style is so fluid that his messages do not come off preachy or overbearing. The animation is beautifully done with so many details. It made me nostalgic for this style of cartoons that were so popular when I was a kid. The characters were bold and developed well, with many identifiable characteristics to set themselves apart from each other. Of course, it's originally Japanese but was dubbed in English afterward. It's up to you which version you watch. I think the Japanese audio with English subtitles is probably the best way to go. However, this time I watched it in English all the way through. As Sheeta (Anna Pacquin), escapes from her military captors and a group of invading pirates, she falls from her flying machine toward Earth. However, because she is wearing an heirloom crystal, she floats to the ground like a feather. Pazu (James Van Der Beek) finds her and cares for her until she awakens. Tranquility does not last long as both the military and pirates soon find Sheeta. Pazu helps her escape and together the try to uncover the mystery behind the crystal and a mythical floating island called Laputa. The pirates are just after the crystal for its material value. The military wants it for a more sinister reason. Pazu and Sheeta must evade capture and be cautious of who to trust. The crystal's power is immense and can be used for destruction if it falls into the wrong hands.
Watch It: If you enjoy the old school, hand-drawn animation and a clever plot that keeps bumping along without making you bored.
Skip It: If you prefer the recent slew of 3D-ish cartoon movies.
0 comments:
Post a Comment