Cute movie that doesn’t always hit what it’s going for. Fun cameos and nods, including its influence, keep it moving at a good pace.
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Hugo 2011
Scorsese’s family friendly gem is a celebration of life, hardship, and magic. Mixing fact with fiction, this grounded fable tells the story of an orphan who had his life ripped away from him and is placed of his alcoholic drunkard uncle who manages the clocks at the Paris train station. The movie is fantastically directed and edited - as well as acted- mixing new and old filmmaking techniques, bringing home its argument about the power of cinema. Scorsese embraces the…
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Princess Mononoke 1997
Miyazaki’s more mature, and relatively recent, fable talks about war and our impact on the environment is still his best. There are some English voice performance issues, but the passion and unbridled anger behind this film gives it the emotional impact it needs. The fantastic animation and attentions to detail remain a Ghibli staple, and the thematic heart is still there. It’s violent, and bloody, but it’s all part of the message we see through Ashitaka’s eyes. A great undertaking, Mononoke remains my favorite and most impactful Ghibli film.
