I've been a fan of studio Ghibli and their films for quite some time now. So i suppose it was only fitting for this to be the last of their films for to me watch.
It tells the tale of a twenty something year old woman, as she travels to the country on holiday. She's pretty, with lines under her eyes, and a smile that show's up all to often in Anime. But the real narrative thrust is not in the present, but instead the past. When she was a child in fifth grade. It is through these flashbacks, that we're able to understand her personality, and what brought about the situation she now finds herself in. Twenty something, unmarried and undecided about life. Picky about her future, just like she was in the past.
Isao Takahata is a genius, not only for structuring the story to near perfection, but also the depth in which he delves to show the feelings of a preteen girl. I laughed, nearly cried, and was touched by every scene. Which is amazing considering it's a drawing that holds the movie together. I'm amazed at the level of emotion that a good artist can bring out. The gaps and chasms between my culture and hers were blown away by the simple feelings that everyone, no matter how far apart, experiences.
I believe that a nineteen year old Massai warrior could enjoy this film the same as a thirty year old resident of Tokyo. Some emotions go beyond words, as do some movies. This is one of those movies. And i urge every film lover, nature lover, and Anime lover, to watch this film, and i dare you to fall in love.
Like i have.....
It tells the tale of a twenty something year old woman, as she travels to the country on holiday. She's pretty, with lines under her eyes, and a smile that show's up all to often in Anime. But the real narrative thrust is not in the present, but instead the past. When she was a child in fifth grade. It is through these flashbacks, that we're able to understand her personality, and what brought about the situation she now finds herself in. Twenty something, unmarried and undecided about life. Picky about her future, just like she was in the past.
Isao Takahata is a genius, not only for structuring the story to near perfection, but also the depth in which he delves to show the feelings of a preteen girl. I laughed, nearly cried, and was touched by every scene. Which is amazing considering it's a drawing that holds the movie together. I'm amazed at the level of emotion that a good artist can bring out. The gaps and chasms between my culture and hers were blown away by the simple feelings that everyone, no matter how far apart, experiences.
I believe that a nineteen year old Massai warrior could enjoy this film the same as a thirty year old resident of Tokyo. Some emotions go beyond words, as do some movies. This is one of those movies. And i urge every film lover, nature lover, and Anime lover, to watch this film, and i dare you to fall in love.
Like i have.....