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Porco Rosso
Submitted by zen on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 - 19:02 zen - movies

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Porco Rosso, was released on 2005-02-22, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is made by Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$29.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $16.49.

This is a story of a big.

It's morre for adults than for the kids. But it's funny sometimes. And some kids might like it.

In Canada, it costs about CDN$36.89 in Amazon.ca
And it's available in Amazon UK, but I'm not sure about the price.

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Castle in the Sky
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 - 00:25 zen - movies

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Castle in the Sky, was released on 2003-04-15, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is made by Walt Disney Video, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$29.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $16.49.
Castle in the Sky is a 1986 anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released by Studio Ghibli.

The story begins with a young girl named Sheeta being taken to an unknown area by Colonel Muska. When sky pirates attack the flying vehicle, Sheeta is able to grab the pendant from Colonel Muska and escape. But when the sky pirates try to capture her, Sheeta falls off the vehicle. Her pendant emits a blue light and allows her to float gently to the ground. A boy named Panzu sees her floating and catches her.

Panzu and Sheeta become friends, and Panzu shares that his deceased father saw Laputa, an ancient city that, according to myths, floats in the sky. Panzu was the only person to believe his father, and Panzu is determined to find the city someday. Panzu and Sheeta have some adventures together, and Panzu ends up learning that Sheeta is actually part of the royal family of Laputa. When they're ambushed by government agents, Panzu and Sheeta are separated. During the rest of the f...
In Canada, it costs about CDN$36.89 in Amazon.ca
And it's available in Amazon UK, but I'm not sure about the price.

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Kiki's Delivery Service
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 - 00:25 zen - movies

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Kiki's Delivery Service, was released on 2003-04-15, is made by Walt Disney Video, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$29.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $16.49.
I admit this movie is REALLY cute and intended for a younger audience, but it speaks to the inner child in me. It has a real nice spin on kids gearing up to go be on their own. I was alos surprised (and elated) to hear the late, great Phil Hartman as the voice of GiGi.
In Canada, it costs about CDN$36.89 in Amazon.ca
And it's available in Amazon UK, but I'm not sure about the price.

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Princess Mononoke
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 - 00:13 zen - movies

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Princess Mononoke, was released on 2000-12-19, is made by Miramax, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$32.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $17.99.
I was a little unsure of what to expect from the title of this movie, but it certainly wasn't about a princess. The plot of this film was very good. I have yet to watch it with subtitles and I expect that it will be much better with them. Billy Bob Thornton is terrible, plain and simple. Minnie Driver seems out of place in her role as well. Let's face it, the English voiceovers completely lack conviction. At least some of the other anime films with English dubs that I have seen sound like they actually give a crap about what they are doing. The main character, however was excellently voiced IMO.
As far as the plot goes, it is excellent. You may want to read up on some Japanese tradition/legends before watching as most westerners brush off a plot about nature as hippie rubbish. This film has a good message and should be embraced, with or without the crappy dubs.
The animation is top notch for the time period that it was released. The opening scenes are some of my favorite and I am sure...
And it's available in Amazon UK, but I'm not sure about the price.

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Spirited Away
Submitted by Reviewer (not verified) on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 - 23:12 zen - movies

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Spirited Away, was released on 2003-04-15, was directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is made by Walt Disney Video, Usually ships in 24 hours. The list price is around US$29.99. (*The prices are subject to change) Street price is around $23.99.
This film is one of my favorites. It is a "work of art" as many have said. If I had children, I would want them to see this one (after the age of 5 or 6, I'd say), but it *is* long, and the young ones could fall asleep if you're watching it at night with them. I love the message of friendship, and how kindhearted the characters could be. Other characters were not so kind, but you later learn why they are unkind and are able to see why compassion reigns supreme. I have nothing but love for this film!
In Canada, it costs about CDN$34.84 in Amazon.ca
And it's available in Amazon UK, but I'm not sure about the price.

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