I love the work of Hayao Miyazaki, he is an artist of the best kind but i was sadly a little dissapointed with this piece.
Although i did enjoy the wonderful soundtrack and older style of animation i think it needed a little more, well, 'spice'.
The story line was good but didn't have any well done twists or heart racing scenes like it did have for me in his other works.
For the most part i was only REALLY unhappy with the ending,
Which came to a staggering hault. Extention was needed.
The voice actingI really enjoyed and thought were all good choices.
It was enjoyable overall but i don't think it is one of those, 'let's watch it again' films.