Castle in the Sky

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Allisandra G. @RT46255434 Mar 15 While the art style was phenomenal, as expected, the underlying themes felt less defined. The film could have benefited from a stronger emphasis on humanity’s relationship with nature and technology. See more Kalissa H. @kali_416 Mar 8 Really beautiful with likable main characters. See more Alejandro E @Alex970 Jan 10 One of Studio Ghibli's early works, this film was one of the first hints of what was to come in the future. The plot combines elements of action and mythology with sporadic comedy. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 Jan 7 A grand scale adventure with beautiful animation. I love all the creative sci-fi visuals, like the giant floating castle in the sky or these ancient-looking moss-covered robots I liked the cute friendship between the main 2 kids. Though admittedly, the main kid sounds so old for his young age and the girl's accent keeps changing. I like the fun space pirates. Mark Hamill does a great job voicing the villain. I just wish his backstory was expanded on. The movie has some great action scenes that are fast-paced and wonderfully animated. The movie has some great aesthetics, like the cliffside town and the retro future look that blends all these different time periods together. The castle in the sky garden is very dream-like with its pristine abandoned look, the animal hybrids, and the underwater cities. The climax is very exciting. The film ends with a beautiful final image of the hanging roots in the sky. It's a very solid sci-fi adventure movie with a lot of creative passion behind it. See more Waniya S @RT99557891 Aug 28 This has such a great message and it was so cute. See more Johann D. M @Johann33 Aug 21 🇯🇵 This 1986 animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, follows two orphans, Sheeta and Pazu, as they are pursued by a government agent, the military, and a band of pirates. All are after Sheeta’s crystal amulet, the key to reaching Laputa, a legendary flying castle brimming with advanced technology. At its heart, this is a deeply environmentalist tale, reflecting on humanity’s relationship with nature and technology through a retrofuturistic steampunk lens. Miyazaki’s lifelong fascination with flight is as present as ever, showcased in the many fantastical flying machines that populate the film. The haunting, magical script is a joy to experience, thanks to its strong, original narrative and vividly drawn characters. And, true to Miyazaki tradition, a creature we cannot help but adore also makes its appearance—this time in the form of a gentle yet powerful robot guardian. Visually imaginative and richly detailed, the film is a true feast for the eyes, elevated even further by Joe Hisaishi’s enchanting score. Also, it is Studio Ghibli’s first official feature!! See more Read all reviews

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