Howl's Moving Castle

Pros: Hiyao Miyazaki's brilliant touch on everything

Cons: It's a little long for younger kids to sit through

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this to both children and adults. Visually and emotionally moving.

Review: Sitting through the first few seconds of Howl's Moving Castle, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. Well, to be fair, I didn't even expect it beforehand. Truth is I was worried that my expectations would be too high. They weren't. The latest work from ...

Pros: -Animation -Dubbing -Characters

Cons: -NONE

The Bottom Line: This is one of Miyazaki's best

Review: Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most creative directors in animation I’ve ever seen. All of his movies bring a unique style that can’t be duplicated. I find that a lot of his films always hold a lot of depth in the storytelling, and Howl’s Moving Castle is ...

Pros: Art, animation, characters, story, humor

Cons: Stupid decisions made for the English dub.

The Bottom Line: Great for anime lovers, fantasy lovers, all ages, Diana Wynne Jones fans, Miyazaki fans, just.. everyone!

Review: Don't let Howl's Moving Castle pass you by. I was aware of this movie when it was still in production, but I'm sure the general population will quite likely overlook it. Don't be part of the general population! Background Howl's Moving ...

Pros: A modern masterpiece from the creator of Spirited Away.

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: This is a great movie. Brilliant story, beautiful animation, intelligent and moving. Great for kids and their parents.

Review: Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) Directed by Miyazaki Hayao Sophie is a hat maker in the shop her father left her. She is the oldest girl, conservative and a hard worker. You get the feeling she does not have too much fun. But a chance ...

Pros: Beautiful animation, wonderful characters, excellent voice acting (English Dub)

Cons: A little slow with the pacing, plot possibly confusing

The Bottom Line: Howl's Moving Caslte is another magical film from the amazing filmmaker Miyazaki Hayao

Review: So why can’t Disney make movies this good? At least they’ve done a decent job of making Studio Ghibli films, specifically the films of Miyazaki Hayao, available in the US. And seeing his films in theater, even dubbed, is a treat. I recently reviewed ...

Pros: Wonderful story! Interesting symbols. Fun and complex characters.

Cons: Not for the passive viewer. Be prepared to think!

The Bottom Line: Miyasaki is the best animated film maker to date, and this film is proof of that. Watch it with a thoughtful mind. The movie will leave you feeling very happy.

Review: For most cinema ventures, watching is a passive experience. The plot, themes, and characters are pretty well explained and one does not have to “think” a lot to understand what’s going on. “Howl’s Moving Castle” is not such a ...

Pros: Beautifully imagined and humane animation that respects its audience, whilst being accessible to all .

Cons: Occasionally the plot is a little disjointed, but it never really retracts

The Bottom Line: Excellent entertainment for adults and children alike, proving Miyazaki's brilliance once more.

Review: After the originality of Spirited Away it was easy to feel immediate disappointment at Howl’s Moving Castle. Immediate disappointment, I must admit, that is wholly unjustified. Sat in a Haymarket cinema, images unfolding before me, I enjoyed Howl’s ...

Pros: Beautiful animation, great story

Cons: A little long, a lot of minor storylines.

The Bottom Line: Like Miyazaki's other works, this movie comes highly recommended. Again, he proves why he is a master of animation and storytelling.

Review: Howl's is another masterpiece to come from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki (Spirtied Away, Princess Monokoe, Porco Rosso). Howl's is based off a children's book of the same name. In it, a young girl, Sophie, meets Howl, an extradonary wizard (and very ...

Pros: An entertaining work of art, rich in detail, invites repeated viewing.

Cons: Too subtle and potentially confusing for most younger children. Lackluster music.

The Bottom Line: For fans of animation it's a real treat. You will get the most out of the movie if you see it several times.

Review: I’ve been a long-time fan of Miyazaki films since long before they started getting translated into English. My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service are two of the best animated films ever made. To my knowledge, Howl’s Moving ...

Pros: Stunning animation, true magic and poetry

Cons: Confusing for some, too little action perhaps for teenagers, too scary for small children

The Bottom Line: A wonder of poetry, magic and lush animation. But not for those who want traditional action or Disney good vs. evil movies.

Review: She does her duty, young Sophie does. Making hats in the store that meant everything to her father, while little sister Lettie with the alluring dimples flirts and serves in a coffee house and her mother is travelling and entertaining herself in spite of ...