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Princess Mononoke | Year: 1999 Actors/Actresses: - Billy Bob Thornton - Gillian Anderson - Minnie Driver - Yuriko Ishida - Yôji Matsuda - Yûko Tanaka - Hayao Miyazaki The King of Anime When I first viewed this movie, it was an Internet fansub, burned onto a simple 650 MB CD-R. Even though the quality of the format was terrible, the absolutely stunning animation shone through. The script was translated by fans and some words had lost their meanings, as did some passages. But the moving story and heavy meaning still shone through. My point is that even in it's lowest-quality form, this movie is on par, if not better than, movies like Akira or Ghost in the Shell. As a professional production, this anime transferred to DVD with a Dolby 5.1 soundtrack is going to be the pinnacle of animated film. Any anime fan would do well to pick this one up. If you are and you don't at least watch Princess Mononoke, you'll probably come to feel that you're missing out through the reviews of people like myself. As for those who gave this movie less than 3 stars due to over-complicated plot or "gratuitous" violence, they know not what they speak of. This movie is simply a work of art, and deserves to be viewed by those who can appreciate fine things in all forms. Order now! I am! POWERFUL PLOT... pleasantly shocking...A MUST BUY This is the most amazing Japanese anime film I have ever seen! This movie will leave you in a state of awe long after it is over. I am especially enchanted by the thought that the animals of the forest once had a consciousness ... that is before the Spirit of the Forest was killed. Afterwards, the animals never speak again. I also love the blend of real Japanese legends mixed into the plot. Like the Kodama who mysteriously and suddenly appear only to hop around and click their heads. Doesn't the legend about them say that they only appear to those who have an honest heart and bring good luck? The animation is excellent, but the plot is what makes the movie. This is a must see, but can be a bit too scary for the kids. Although I recently gave a copy to a 9 year old boy who is mature for his age, I wouldn't recommend to others giving it to anyone under 10 years old. Parents should see it and then make their own judgement call. But don't blow this off! It is definitely worth the effort. You will really be missing out if you don't see this film. YOU WON'T REGRET THIS BUY. Be literal, "artistic" metaphors are stupid!! Don't listen to rhogen, he's not smart. So what if all the characters have human actions, this movie is full of dizzying contradictions and superstitious crap!! Those who think in a literal way are much smarter than those who don't. I'm not an Evangelist Christian from Mississippi who thinks Princess Mononoke is full of paganism, I'm a Soviet Marxist who thinks Princess Mononoke is full of anti-human new-age supersition and metaphors that are silly and nonsensical. Miyazaki screwed up and should keep his enviromental anti-human commentary in Japan, like killing people will help trees grow. Watch Akira (Streamline version), Ninja Scroll, and Ghost In The Shell. All of those anime have adult and provacative content, but don't have anti-human new-age spiritual crap, "artistic" metaphores, and they don't make you puke out your lunch. Buy Princess Mononoke at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Princess Mononoke Search with the Priority Search Engine on Princess Mononoke This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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