Princess Mononoke (Animated) (Collector's Edition) (DVD)

Well firstly this film is the work of studio Ghibli who happen to be one of Japans largest anime houses, and secondly this film has grossed something near to $150 million at the box office putting this film as one the highest revenue creating Japanesse films ever. Review;- The story follows a young man who has been injured by a demon boar when protecting his home from an attack. He then has to leave severing his ties with his home, to find a cure ...
...the cure and why the demon attacked in this first place. Soon he realises that it's man causing the problems with their thirst for iron and lack of care for the environment and that the great wolf demon (lord) and his human cub (Princess Mononoke) are only trying to prevent the destruction created by man. As an impartial veiwer our hero is there as everything comes to a climax, who does he side with and what difference can only he be? This anime ...

avar 10.08.2006 (24.05.2007) · Read full review
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Review of Princess Mononoke (Animated) (Collector's Edition) (DVD)

Another one for the collection of all Manga fans. For those of you who aren't familiar with Studio Ghibli then prepare to be amazed. Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) has a wonderful ability to create stories, characters and settings that appeal to both children and adults alike. This is the story of spirits of the earth and forest battling against the destructive forces of men. As men encroach and hunt more upon the forests, the spirits rise up against ...
...infected by the poisionous wrath of a demonic boar spirit. Ashitaka sets out to find out what is upsetting the forest spirits and cure himself before he dies. The story itself is visually beautiful and totally absorbing. Lots of interviews with Hayao Miyazaki and the designers re the production of the film - great for fans. ...

KaraDay 22.11.2005 · Read full review
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