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One of the greatest films I have ever seen and one of the most magical experiences of my life.
Castle in the Sky is no doubt one of the most magical experiences I have ever had in my life. You might think that to be a little depressing at first before you actually watch the movie. There are dozens of layers to appreciate the film on and each is so well crafted that even one or two of the elem…
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# Laputa: Castle In The Sky - Hayao Miyazaki’s Ode To Animation
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By 1985, Hayao Miyazaki had successfully reached his ultimate goal - creating his own animation studio.
After the success of…
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Some films simply transcend the border of what's on the surface. Legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki's _Castle in the Sky_ (known as _Laputa: Castle in the Sky_ internationally) is such a film. Miyazaki has crafted a fun and exciting adventure film that also doubles as an emotionally satisfyi…
Read full review on AniList →A Fantástica Aventura de Laputa
~~~Miyazaki sempre foi um diretor que, à parte de sua grandiosa identidade, não se importava em utilizar alguns clichês ou abordagens mais simplórias em suas obras. Entretanto, o segredo disso era a maneira com que ele os implementava. Mesmo em situações caricatas ou de aspecto clichê, a composição…
Read full review on AniList →an absolute best from Studio Ghibli - doesn't cease to amaze you !!
__Movie Review__: Laputa: Castle in the Sky (Hepburn: Tenkū no Shiro Rapyuta) - _a wonderful fantasy drama with the blend of amazing score and unfeigned romance_
__Rating:__ 4.7 stars out of 5 (Still one of the best Studio Ghibli movies)
__Honourable Mentions: __Joe Hisaishi's soundtrack album for C…
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> It's truly a mesmerizing film. As always, Ghibli was ahead of its time, but the fact that this movie came out in 1986 feels unreal to me. Producing such high-quality animation and background art back then is insane—they were really 30 years ahead.
The backgrounds and the aesthetic are STUNNING. I…
Read full review on AniList →An excellent debut for an historical animation studio.
"Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa" was the very first movie released by Studio Ghibli after Topcraft, the late animation studio, went bankrupt in 1985. And honestly, I believe this film is the perfect representation of what Ghibli has always tried to convey through its stories. From the beginning, the themes…
Read full review on AniList →Classic early Ghibli and a great reflection of Japanese culture.
#In a Shellnut
The wind has always been a part of this world. The earliest men built windmills to harness the divine breeze, and from there only built larger; Industries rose on revolving vanes and only time stood between them and the skies. Great airships rose, settlements in the sky, and the groun…
Read full review on AniList →Ghibli's first anime movie holds up in some ways, not so in others, but its influence is still important.
In the early 1980s, a man named Hayao Miyazaki was just hot off the success of one of his first animated features, Nausicaa and the Valley of the Wind. With all the money that came in thanks to Nausicaa's success, he decided to make his own company. With lots of hard work and help from friends, name…
Read full review on AniList →Capturing the Magic in a Moment
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Soaring through the air in a lookout glider, Pazu and Sheeta are scanning the skies for a military gunship, the Goliath, when the enormous aircraft bursts through the clouds and attacks the mothership they are tied to. To their left, they see an enormous swi…
Read full review on AniList →An amazing exploration into a whimsical world, both majestic and falling apart
Ghibli films often have this sense of magic in they way they're able to craft a unique and expansive world and distinctly feel as if the viewer is only able to see a very small aspect of it rather than feel as if they've functionally experienced it all, and I feel like Castle in the Sky does this ve…
Read full review on AniList →A whimsical adventure, guiding the viewer through unimaginable winds, inviting them to explore and defy.
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Artist: [Zakuro Aoyama](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qdy9P)
Even from an early point in his career, Hayao Miyazaki brilliantly showcases his ability to conjure up…
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Ghibli films are wonderful movies that both seasonal fans who just want some cool animation and critical viewers who want more than just flashy animation can enjoy.
But out of all the Ghibli film makers, one who probably got the…
Read full review on AniList → Set the standard for the greatest anime studio of all time.
Studio Ghibli is arguably one of the greatest anime film studios of all time, setting the standard for Japanese animation many times over since its inception. They are responsible for producing some of the best animated films ever seen; blessing anime fans with several classic films over the decades…
Read full review on AniList →Nine minutes of magic; then what?
Let’s talk about the first Studio Ghibli movie, _Castle in the Sky_ (1986). It's a foundational piece, sure, but every time I think about it, I just can’t shake that sour taste from my mouth.
The movie starts fine. Pazu and Sheeta are these wide-eyed adventurers. They’re scrappy, earnest, and their…
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