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Feb 20, 2023 5:44 PM
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what are your thoughts on this? is it worth it?
Feb 20, 2023 5:51 PM
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if you love Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki then it most definitely is a must watch
Feb 20, 2023 5:58 PM
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no not really its boring
Feb 20, 2023 6:32 PM
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it's absolutely worth it, especially if you bother to read into the subtext and themes beyond "environmentalism". A lot of people just stop with that, but there's so much more to get out of the film
Feb 20, 2023 6:54 PM
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Cestlavie_ said:
Tbh it's an alright ghibli film but I never really saw the hype around it. I didn't feel anything after watching it which is normally the case for most ghibli films, great animation and music but the stories are always so lackluster. the story in this film is a par above most ghibli films but it still felt like wasted potential imo. it felt like I watching the Japanese version of the Jungle Book without the bare necessities

I agree with the minimalistic approach to story telling but some do hit the note they were Intending

Princess Mononoke to me felt generic and had a revisited theme.

Among my favorites of the Ghiblis are:

-Castle in the sky
-Whisper of the heart
-My neighbors the Yamadas

Note: I am watching the Ghibli movies according to their time of release these are my latest favorites.
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Feb 20, 2023 8:32 PM
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absolutely worth it, it is thought provoking, nice action and story with a mix of super natural.
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Feb 20, 2023 8:49 PM
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It’s good. You got Billy Crudup as one of the lead Voices. So yeah it worth it.
Feb 20, 2023 8:53 PM
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Also there’s a cool scene where billy crudup’s character shoots an arrow at a samurai. And his fucking head pops off…it’s sick as fuck. Definitely worth a watch.
Feb 20, 2023 9:05 PM
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It’s pretty good, not my favourite Ghibli animation but it’s definitely a well produced narrative. My personal favourites from Ghibli are My Neighbour Totoro & Nausicaa, but Monoke was a good anime production by comparison still.
Feb 20, 2023 9:29 PM

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it's really not worth it, I was so disappointed by this movie , don't know why it's considered to be good. I suggest watching something else
Feb 20, 2023 10:17 PM
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It’s the best ghibili film imo but overall compared to other films it’s still worth viewing even if it ends up not your fav.
Feb 20, 2023 10:19 PM
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It's Goated asf anyone who says otherwise is just coping and is a hater princess Mononoke has been certified as the greatest ghibli movie of all time.
Feb 20, 2023 10:19 PM
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It's Goated asf anyone who says otherwise is just coping and is a hater princess Mononoke has been certified as the greatest ghibli movie of all time.
Feb 20, 2023 11:18 PM
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If you like Ghibli definitely, I had put watching it off until a few months ago but after my first watch I watched it another 2 times within a 3 day span.

Such an enjoyable story with good characters.
Feb 20, 2023 11:18 PM
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To me it’s worth it definitely one of my favorite movies
Feb 21, 2023 1:34 AM
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Nah, it’s worst
Feb 21, 2023 1:35 AM
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Nah, it’s worst
Feb 21, 2023 2:23 AM

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If you have time for being interested enough to ask if it's worth a watch, if it's a movie, yes. If you realize you aren't liking it or it isn't for you, you can stop.
Feb 21, 2023 4:22 AM
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It is thematically more intense and angry than Hiyazaki's other works
More violent and disturbing than his other works
Very memorable cast of characters, though the most interesting are the antagonists, if you can call them that.
Stunning background visuals and animation though not peak
Hopeful ending
interesting world and lore
stacked VA cast in English

MCs can feel flat, though they have interesting parts
Is more sad in tone, so it can be a downer at times
Some questions that come up aren't answered in a straightforward way, which can make some parts unsatisfying or more contemplative
More subjective, but it somehow seemed incomplete to me
Feb 21, 2023 4:44 AM
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_txhsin__ said:
what are your thoughts on this? is it worth it?

Peak CLASSIC Ghibli
Feb 21, 2023 6:26 AM
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all can have their opinion, mine is yes If you love Studio Ghibli Style!!!!!
Feb 21, 2023 8:59 AM
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Imo it is worth it. Maybe not really the hype, definitely not my favorite Ghibli movie, but also not the worst. I liked the visual part and the story wasn't bad either. Slightly above the average.
Feb 21, 2023 8:59 AM
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I didn’t like it personally but if you like Ghibli you’ll probably enjoy it.
Feb 21, 2023 12:09 PM
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It's a movie, just watch it. If it really bothers you if you end up wasting 90 mins of your life, then find a different hobby other than watching anime.
Feb 21, 2023 8:20 PM
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out of the ghibli movies ive seen so far, this is my fav so yea
Feb 21, 2023 9:41 PM

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If you're into Ghibli films and Miyazaki's work, this is one of the masterpieces. Hauntingly beautiful film.
Feb 21, 2023 9:50 PM
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_txhsin__ said:
what are your thoughts on this? is it worth it?

Totally worth it. One of the best anime movies in my opinion.
Feb 23, 2023 3:09 AM
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Of course it is. Its an epic adventure tale. I think all of Ghibli movies are absolutely worth it.
Feb 23, 2023 9:24 AM
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Its a amazing movie, aside from the stunning visuals the story is amazing, unlike the others ghibli movies this one has a deeper and more adult story. I reccomend
Feb 28, 2023 3:11 AM
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more you understand this movie more movie this movie
but I'm kind of sad that nausica is not this much popular
so also check out nausica another great movie from studio Ghibli
Mar 25, 2023 5:24 AM
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I dont know i haven't completed
Sep 12, 2023 2:58 PM
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no not really its boring
@Pillsbury_Uchiha


I disagree with that statement because the values that stem from it are exceptional. While it does feature old-style anime art, the plot is its strong suit and I appreciate the hand-drawn art. It offers a fantastic adventure that aligns with the themes commonly found in Studio Ghibli productions. It's quite random, which adds to its charm.
Sep 12, 2023 3:01 PM
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it's really not worth it, I was so disappointed by this movie , don't know why it's considered to be good. I suggest watching something else
@vinnywizanime I hold a contrary opinion on this matter because it boasts remarkable values. Although it embraces a vintage anime art style, its narrative strength shines through, and I have a fondness for the hand-drawn artwork. It delivers an exceptional adventure that remains in sync with the familiar themes of Studio Ghibli, all while maintaining an enjoyable element of randomness.
Sep 12, 2023 3:20 PM

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Worth what?

Watching one of the most critically acclaimed Movies, made by a team of genius Industry Legends, probably before you even had job, all so you can now steal and judge it for free, pondering if it was worth your (very) scarce freetime? Uhmmmm......yeah...probably a pretty good Movie to watch and totally worth your time, I'd say.
Oct 14, 2023 5:37 PM

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As long as you have not any prejudice against anime, you will certainly love it. Totally recommend this movie and many others from studio Ghibli (Howl's moving castle, spirited away, a grave of fireflies, etc.)

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