Princess Mononoke

aka: Mononoke Hime
Japan 1997, 134 minutes
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki
In Japanese, English with English subtitles
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Science Fiction / Anime

Topics: Studio Ghibli, Eco-friendly.

Aroview: A landmark animation that set box-office records in Japan and was a hit worldwide due to it’s stunningly smooth visuals, and complex, thematically mature story set in ancient Japan.

The tale of warrior Ashitaka and his involvement in a supreme battle between the forces of Lady Eboshi and nature-spirits led by the titular princess, may be underpinned by an enviromentalist subtext, but has kinetic action scenes set amid a wondrously detailed cosmos.

English audio-track features the voicework of Billy Bob Thornton, Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Minnie Driver.

NZ International Film Festival 2000
Adopt-a-Movie Kindly Adopted by Frank Rueter & Kara Vandeleur

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5 stars (Exceptional) This is one of my all time favourite films. The characters and plot lines are so multi layered and rich that it needs to be watched more than once.rnA master class in story telling. ~Anon