The story was based off of a Japanese tale of the same title. Studio Ghibli did a marvellous job making a story on a piece of paper come alive. The art, sound and characters were well thought out to give the movie a nostalgic feel.
The art was different from the usual but it made the movie feel like someone was telling us a story. It reminded me of a picture book which is probably what Miyazaki was going for.
The sound was used to build and release tension. It starts of calm and slowly builds up to keep the audience on edge. Music is a big deal for me, especially in movies as it can make a big difference. The producers did a good job with picking the right music.
Now, the characters in my opinion weren't as interesting as Kaguya but seeing as the story is mainly based around her, it didn't bother me. It felt like the only characters who developed further were Kaguya, Ouna, Okina and Sutemaru but again, that's forgivable as these are the main characters.
If you like sweet stories with a sad ending, this movie might be the one for you. The music, art and story were very enjoyable and you'll most likely find yourself thinking about the wonderful tale of Princess Kaguya during the day.
