Howl's Moving Castle Review: Miyazakis Most Romantic Film Is Just As Breathtaking 20 Years Later
Revisiting Howl's Moving Castle after 20 years is no hardship, as the seminal film by Hayao Miyazaki from Studio Ghibli isn't just lush and idyllic, it also takes a stance. Set in another world where magic is real and wizards roam the countryside, Howl follows the ordinary Sophie as she finds herself entangled in the affairs of these sorcerers. There's something uniquely enduring about the film, as for all of its fantasy elements, the project is accessible to all. Stunning visuals, a timeless love story, and relatable characters are only the beginning of why it will be remembered for generations.
Howl's Moving Castle
Director Hayao MiyazakiRelease Date November 20, 2004Writers Diana Wynne JonesCast Mitsunori Isaki, Akihiro Miwa, Chieko Baisho, Rynosuke Kamiki, Tatsuya Gashin, Takuya KimuraRating 8-12 yearsRuntime 119minutesGenres Family, Animation, Romance, Action, Adventure, Fantasy Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on...
Howl's Moving Castle
Director Hayao MiyazakiRelease Date November 20, 2004Writers Diana Wynne JonesCast Mitsunori Isaki, Akihiro Miwa, Chieko Baisho, Rynosuke Kamiki, Tatsuya Gashin, Takuya KimuraRating 8-12 yearsRuntime 119minutesGenres Family, Animation, Romance, Action, Adventure, Fantasy Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on Apple TV+Rent on Apple TV+Buy on...
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