Princess Mononoke is one of the best films written by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. It's an epic journey of a prince trying to find a way to lift his curse in a world that is changing around him. But in order to do so, he must see with eyes unclouded by hate. This puts him in the middle of a conflict of nature vs. man and technology. The movie illustrates the darkness in each side and the climax offers no clear answer. Only hope.
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Few scratches on the disk, will find out if it plays soon, though it should. Wasn't fastened securely and seemed to get tossed around the case alot.. Other than that I'm very happy with my purchase, great value!
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I bought this movie because it got a lot of good reviews on Amazon and was mentioned several times as a recommendation. The movie (like almost all other animes) has a weird but interesting plot that involves animal gods, hate infection, a girl raised by wolves and a throng of women who prance around in seductive bathrobes. You have to really pay attention to the movie or else you become lost, but anyone who watches anime probably knows that already. I didnt like this as much as Howl's Moving Castle (also by Miyazaki) but it was a good movie with a good theme and lesson for us all: quit killing trees.
Liked the movie and had no problems playing it
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Princess Mononoke is one of Miyizaki’s greatest films. It’s one of his more intense, violent movies. However; it’s nothing R-worthy. The story, interesting characters, and beautiful world are worth your time. It’s a must-see!
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This is one of my most favorite movies. Studio Ghibli is by far one of the best animation studios out there. Every movie of theirs I own or have seen is spellbinding. Princess Mononoke captures my sense of adventure and makes me wish I lived in such a time and place. A good way to escape the mundane day to day world, and make you appreciate nature at the same time. My daughter really likes My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo, both I would recommend to anyone. Totoro more for the kids and Ponyo for everyone. Princess Mononoke may not be suitable for the younger audience, is kinda violent in parts and scary, but the story is so excellent. Love it!
Such a great one. If you haven't seen it, purchase this. The DVD was in great shape, not scratches or anything. Played perfectly.
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This is an excellent movie! A childhood favorite of mine! I rented it when I was much younger being intrigued by the cover and immediately fell in love with the film. It's artwork is beautiful and the drawings are some of he best quality I've ever seen! The plot is top-notch, being both intricate without being confusing, but, engaging viewers. The thought, detail, and care that went into the making of this masterpiece produce this wonder of Japanese cartoons. It can be watched over and over and you will find something different in the movie each time. A great buy for fans and new viewers alike! A solid 10 out of 10! Two thumbs up! One of my favorite movies of all time!
I have owned two copies of this film, the first of which was in Japanese and has gone missing. I will note that I have studied Japanese and lived in Japan. In my opinion, this is one of the best animated films ever made. The tight story and stunning artwork combine to form an incredibly compelling depiction of Japanese society both historically and contemporarily. This film is an examination of humanity as a whole, and it critiques a civilizational fixation with technological advancement at the expense of natural order quite effectively. The downside to the American version is the characterization. The choice of actors, all of whom a talented, does not suit the characters often. The impact of the film is affected. Overall, I give the original an easy A+, but consider the American effort a hard B.Read full review
came exactly like described. sealed and ready to watch.
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