Princess Mononoke
starring: Animated
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After Ashitaka develops a deadly virus, he travels the forests in search of a cure and becomes entangled in the bitter battles of the people that he m
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Before it ever arrived in the U.S., this epic, animated 1997 fantasy had already made history as the top-grossing domestic feature ever released in Japan, where its combination of mythic themes, mystical forces, and ravishing visuals tapped deeply into cultural identity and contemporary, ecological anxieties. For international animation and anime fans, Princess Mononoke represents an auspicious next step for its revered creator, Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service), an acknowledged anime pioneer, whose painterly style, vivid character design, and stylized approach to storytelling take ambitious, evolutionary steps here.
Set in medieval Japan, Miyazaki's original story envisions a struggle between nature and man. The march of technology, embodied in the dark iron forges of the ambitious Tatara clan, threatens the natural forces explicit in the benevolent Great God of the Forest and the wide-eyed, spectral spirits he protects. When Ashitaka, a young warrior from a remote, and endangered, village clan, kills a ravenous, boar-like monster, he discovers the beast is in fact an infectious "demon god," transformed by human anger. Ashitaka's quest to solve the beast's fatal curse brings him into the midst of human political intrigues as well as the more crucial battle between man and nature.
Miyazaki's convoluted fable is clearly not the stuff of kiddie matinees, nor is the often graphic violence depicted during the battles that ensue. If some younger viewers (or less attentive older ones) will wish for a diagram to sort out the players, Miyazaki's atmospheric world and its lush visual design are reasons enough to watch. For the English-language version, Miramax assembled an impressive vocal cast including Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup (as Ashitaka), Claire Danes (as San), Minnie Driver (as Lady Eboshi), Billy Bob Thornton, and Jada Pinkett Smith. They bring added nuance to a very different kind of magic kingdom. Recommended for ages 12 and older. --Sam Sutherland
After Ashitaka develops a deadly virus, he travels the forests in search of a cure and becomes entangled in the bitter battles of the people that he m
Amazon.com:
Before it ever arrived in the U.S., this epic, animated 1997 fantasy had already made history as the top-grossing domestic feature ever released in Japan, where its combination of mythic themes, mystical forces, and ravishing visuals tapped deeply into cultural identity and contemporary, ecological anxieties. For international animation and anime fans, Princess Mononoke represents an auspicious next step for its revered creator, Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service), an acknowledged anime pioneer, whose painterly style, vivid character design, and stylized approach to storytelling take ambitious, evolutionary steps here.
Set in medieval Japan, Miyazaki's original story envisions a struggle between nature and man. The march of technology, embodied in the dark iron forges of the ambitious Tatara clan, threatens the natural forces explicit in the benevolent Great God of the Forest and the wide-eyed, spectral spirits he protects. When Ashitaka, a young warrior from a remote, and endangered, village clan, kills a ravenous, boar-like monster, he discovers the beast is in fact an infectious "demon god," transformed by human anger. Ashitaka's quest to solve the beast's fatal curse brings him into the midst of human political intrigues as well as the more crucial battle between man and nature.
Miyazaki's convoluted fable is clearly not the stuff of kiddie matinees, nor is the often graphic violence depicted during the battles that ensue. If some younger viewers (or less attentive older ones) will wish for a diagram to sort out the players, Miyazaki's atmospheric world and its lush visual design are reasons enough to watch. For the English-language version, Miramax assembled an impressive vocal cast including Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup (as Ashitaka), Claire Danes (as San), Minnie Driver (as Lady Eboshi), Billy Bob Thornton, and Jada Pinkett Smith. They bring added nuance to a very different kind of magic kingdom. Recommended for ages 12 and older. --Sam Sutherland
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- perfect condition. fast arrival. Great movie.
When buying this dvd, I wanted to spend under $20, but finally have my favorite Miyazaki movie. When it shipped, very fast I might add, I checked for any errors or scratches. The dvd played perfectly. No problems whatsoever. I highly recommend this store! I'm definitely going to return for any future movies.
Rating: - Princess Mononoke
Amazing graphics. The story line is interesting, and captures your attention throughout the movie.Has an in-depth, underlying meaning.Excellent show!
Rating: - Miyazaki's Most Action Packed Film
Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke is classic in its approach of man's influence on his surroundings. It tells the story of an honorable prince who's been outcast and tries to bring peace between the worlds of man and nature.
Rating: - Princess Mononoke
Director Hayao Miyazaki, picks his projects very selectively, only choosing things he finds worth viewing. This anime has every story line angle that could possible be out there.... Man vs. Man; Man vs. Machine, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Himself, Man vs. Woman, Man vs. Society; Man vs. Greed/ Power. What a well rounded told story for a cartoon anime. The underlining moral of the story addresses the struggles in our daily lives to just get along and find a happy balance within ourself, nature and other ... Read More
Rating: - Princess Mononoke is a classic, fantastic Japanese film!
This has the makings of a great movie and a classic.
It has plot twists, points that leave you guessing, shocking moments, it'll make you happy, sad, and start thinking!
The characters are interesting and fun, some well-developed, some a little more mysterious.
This movie has drama, action, adventure, and is interesting enough for older audiences while still easily capturing the attention of younger audiences.
Once again we see a fight between good ... Read More
- perfect condition. fast arrival. Great movie.When buying this dvd, I wanted to spend under $20, but finally have my favorite Miyazaki movie. When it shipped, very fast I might add, I checked for any errors or scratches. The dvd played perfectly. No problems whatsoever. I highly recommend this store! I'm definitely going to return for any future movies.
Rating:
- Princess MononokeAmazing graphics. The story line is interesting, and captures your attention throughout the movie.Has an in-depth, underlying meaning.Excellent show!
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- Miyazaki's Most Action Packed FilmMiyazaki's Princess Mononoke is classic in its approach of man's influence on his surroundings. It tells the story of an honorable prince who's been outcast and tries to bring peace between the worlds of man and nature.
Rating:
- Princess MononokeDirector Hayao Miyazaki, picks his projects very selectively, only choosing things he finds worth viewing. This anime has every story line angle that could possible be out there.... Man vs. Man; Man vs. Machine, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Himself, Man vs. Woman, Man vs. Society; Man vs. Greed/ Power. What a well rounded told story for a cartoon anime. The underlining moral of the story addresses the struggles in our daily lives to just get along and find a happy balance within ourself, nature and other ... Read More
Rating:
- Princess Mononoke is a classic, fantastic Japanese film!This has the makings of a great movie and a classic.
It has plot twists, points that leave you guessing, shocking moments, it'll make you happy, sad, and start thinking!
The characters are interesting and fun, some well-developed, some a little more mysterious.
This movie has drama, action, adventure, and is interesting enough for older audiences while still easily capturing the attention of younger audiences.
Once again we see a fight between good ... Read More
