GreenGuy42 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Out of curiosity, has anyone's theaters been showing the original Japanese dub of the film? I remember when Spirited Away came out there were some theaters showing it with the original dub. I'd love to see it in the theater with the Japanese audio rather than waiting for the DVD. I do believe the one Austin location's using subtitles, or so the Austin Chronicle reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 BUMP!!! I just watched it! It was fantastic!! I don't have to state how good it is since ppl know that Miyazaki is pure genius and pays attention to detail etc..... So on to the more intricate details of what the story was trying to convey.....i think i'm confused. SPOILERS: The story isn't as easily understandable as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. It started out as a "girl who wanted to break the curse". Halfway through, it turned into "WTF is wrong with Howl?" and then "Why are we fighting ?" then it finally ends with the girl who did...or did not break the curse (cause she still had her white hair) living happily ever after. Seems Calcifer didn't keep his promise to return her to youth....OR she gave him her hair as a 'sacrifice' so she was still young but her hair remained silver. Fair enough... Then there was the war. Why was there a war? Was it because the prince of the other kingdom was missing? If so, who placed a curse on him to become a scarecrow? I have the impression it would be Sulliman who wanted a war (just to get Howl?) , cursed him. Howl did mention to Turnip head that he stayed out of the castle because his curse would make their location known or something. The war played a very secondary role in the whole film, which i thought shoudl at least be explained why people were being killed and suffering. And why does everyone want Howl? Because of his powers? Because he made a pact with a demon? Perhaps Ghibli films should not be analysed. It was great overall.....but these kinda "plot holes" just bug me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JELEINEN Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 It's based on a book, and a film just simply can't go into the depth of background that a book can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 By the way folks, HMC comes out on DVD March 7th. Also being released that day are Whisper of the Heart and, FINALLY, My Neighbor Totoro. And that I think brings the US up to date on Ghibli DVDs. Now we just need a special edition non-Manga release of Castle of Cagliostro, Miyazaki's first film (non-Ghibli however). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 It's based on a book, and a film just simply can't go into the depth of background that a book can. 366387[/snapback] Ya mean like someone mentioned in this thread, a British children's story thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 (edited) Ya mean like someone mentioned in this thread, a British children's story thing? 366761[/snapback] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006441034...glance&n=283155 That other book there is also quite amusing in a way. Edited February 4, 2006 by Sdf-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Ya mean like someone mentioned in this thread, a British children's story thing? 366761[/snapback] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006441034...glance&n=283155 That other book there is also quite amusing in a way. 366766[/snapback] Thanks! From the synopsis, the thing sounds almost identical to miyazaki's version....which has probably has added elements of war. You've read the book? I'll get it if its a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf-1 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 No, I don't know anything about it, just googled for ya! But I bet it's at least interesting to read what the original story is like. Hmm, and I guess it's not so bad book if Miyazaki liked it so much that he made the movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyde01 Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 (edited) what a coincidence i just saw this yesterday too, when this thread happened to be revived! not the best miyazaki flick but still excellent. i'm a sucker for beautiful backdrops with good soundtracks. i agree that things get a little confusing at the end. in fact, i actually liked the english dub better than the original dub because it explained the end better and the dialogue made a little more sense in certain scenes (i hope my japanese comprehension is not getting worse!!!) i especially didn't like how the japanese dub used the same voice actress when sophie was old and young. it just made her sound old throughout the movie. Edited February 4, 2006 by cyde01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamen0083 Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 YES! Totoro is finally getting a decent DVD release! I have the older Fox DVD, which isn't too terrible but I want subbed Totoro, damn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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