The rest is amazing.īritish author Diana Wynne Jones’ Howl’s Moving Castle was first published in 1986. However, my misgivings really only concern the final moments of the film.
There’s no excuse for it, either, as this film is based on pre-existing book, with already-established characters and plotting. Even in the Blu-ray’s bonus features, Pixar member Pete Docter mentions that Miyazaki is much less concerned than the Pixar crew about having story points flow organically and understandably and while Docter finds that somewhat admirable, it sure bugs me. While we are all expected to bow before the genius of director Hayao Miyazaki, I’m afraid that I need to point out that he sometimes doesn’t have much interest in actually having his films make sense. On the other hand, after what are now three viewings over the years, I still can’t quite figure out just what the heck the plot is all about. In so many ways, I absolutely love it- the interesting characters, the astonishing artistry, and the superb imagination on display all make for a unique and thrilling experience. Of all the Studio Ghibli films, I may find Howl’s Moving Castle the most confounding. As war escalates around them, Sophie discovers the secrets behind the identities of those around her, a love she never expected for herself, and a path towards becoming young again. Studio Ghibli (2004), Buena Vista Home Entertainment (May 21, 2013), 1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD, 119 mins, 1.85:1 ratio, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Rated PG, Retail: $39.99Ī girl transformed into an old woman joins a new “family” consisting of a young wizard, a small boy, and some magical companions.
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