After hours of trying to figure out how to download a torrent and how to show the torrent with subtitles, I finally got to see this movie. I turned off the television, turned off the lights, and lied on my bed as the opening of the movie began to run. As I finally got comfortable, the great storyline, wonderful art, and awesome music began to take its toll. I, of course, had high expectations for this movie, the big Ghibli freak I am. Was this movie worth 5 hours of work? Of course.
The story begins with Horus fighting a pack of wolves, where he looses his ax and is taken up by Maug, a rock giant. On Maug's shoulder is the Sword of the Sun, which, surpassing Maug's expectations, Horus pulls out. Maug tells him he must restore the sword and master it, and he will become the Prince of the Sun.
Horus later finds from Koro, a bear whom Horus has befriended, that his father is dying. He reaches his father in time for him to tell Horus about where he came from. He also tells him to go and find his people.
Horus and Koro set out to find his people, and he comes across Grunwald, who gives Horus the opportunity to become his brother. Horus refuses, as he knows Grunwald is the demon that destroyed his village. Grunwald then makes him fall off a cliff, thinking Horus is dead.
Horus is later found by a child from a village nearby and wakes at the boys home, to find that his father was just killed by a giant fish. Horus later kills the fish, allowing fish to come upstream and feed the villagers.
He soon meets Hilda in an abandoned village, who tells him that her village was destroyed and was the only survivor, and that no village will accept her. He then takes her to his village, where she is accepted by all because of her beautiful singing.
From there you will find action, adventure, betrayal, loss, friendship, and redemption.
I won't tell you any more than this, but just know that this movie is filled with great characters with real personalities, a wonderful score, and an awesome storyline. Everyone can identify with at least one of the complex characters. A must see for any Miyazaki, Takahata, Ghibli, or Anime fans.
The story begins with Horus fighting a pack of wolves, where he looses his ax and is taken up by Maug, a rock giant. On Maug's shoulder is the Sword of the Sun, which, surpassing Maug's expectations, Horus pulls out. Maug tells him he must restore the sword and master it, and he will become the Prince of the Sun.
Horus later finds from Koro, a bear whom Horus has befriended, that his father is dying. He reaches his father in time for him to tell Horus about where he came from. He also tells him to go and find his people.
Horus and Koro set out to find his people, and he comes across Grunwald, who gives Horus the opportunity to become his brother. Horus refuses, as he knows Grunwald is the demon that destroyed his village. Grunwald then makes him fall off a cliff, thinking Horus is dead.
Horus is later found by a child from a village nearby and wakes at the boys home, to find that his father was just killed by a giant fish. Horus later kills the fish, allowing fish to come upstream and feed the villagers.
He soon meets Hilda in an abandoned village, who tells him that her village was destroyed and was the only survivor, and that no village will accept her. He then takes her to his village, where she is accepted by all because of her beautiful singing.
From there you will find action, adventure, betrayal, loss, friendship, and redemption.
I won't tell you any more than this, but just know that this movie is filled with great characters with real personalities, a wonderful score, and an awesome storyline. Everyone can identify with at least one of the complex characters. A must see for any Miyazaki, Takahata, Ghibli, or Anime fans.