Internet broke, insecure connections...
So last night I was Internet-less, but I s[lurged today; new manga once more with the final Battle Angel Alita; Hunter x Hunter, new Get Backers, Shonen Jump (WITH Cyber Harpie!!!) and the Full Metal Alchemist DVD... woot...
AND I saw The Cat Returns...
...and in boredom later after watching it, wrote a fully fledged review thingy for it...
Sooo... thought you guys'd like it...
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The Cat Returns
Cert: U, 75 min
FOUR Stars
Only two years ago Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away proving it's name spirited away all doubt that Japanese animation was restricted to ultra-violent video nasties or ridiculously cute critters battling with all the merchandise stationed at the screen exits.
Now they return to our screens with a little treasure that adds new meaning to the cat catching your tongue.
Haru (Anne Hatheway) is an extremely unlucky, disorganized girl who struggles even to cope with a single day of high school, but when a chance encounter has her save the life of a cat - whom promptly dusts itself down, bows and thanks her for her kindness before darting away - she becomes involved in a VERY challenging affair.
One problem is that this is none other than the Prince Heir of the Cat Kingdom; whose King sees it upon himself to shower her in many gifts and blessings. Catnip, a plague of boxed mice treats and a field of cat's tails were bad enough, it's when Haru is told she must now marry the Prince cat she realises just how horrible this is.
On the call of a mysterious voice she ventures to the Cat Bureau, into her own wonderland where she encounters many a character owing to classics of Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz; inevitably leading to the Cat Kingdom itself, where she must escape her feline fate.
The Cat in the Hat? Top Cat? Standing far above this movie is it's hero 'Baron', the afore mentioned cat of the title, a suave - slightly camp - but very cool cat who waltzes his way althroughout.
This movie is in fact a sequel to Ghibli's 'Whisper of the Heart', as yet unavailable in English, but it stands marvellously alone. Certainly no youngsters I saw had anything to complain about upon leaving.
Although it may not be in the same league as Spirited Away's Oscar winning strength it possesses a greatly improved dubbing treatment and a more appropriate time frame for youngsters.
It will surely delight all and show it is definitely the cat's meow.
BEST QUOTE: "What do you reckon, a cat burglar?" Haru and friend observe a suspicious cat parading past with a parcel in tow.
BEST BIT: The character design is wonderful, with characters to suit all tastes, well matched to their English acting counterparts.
WORST BIT: At 75 minutes, the movie could have afforded itself longer to further enhance itself.
IF YOU LIKED: Spirited Away, Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz...
Cert: U, 75 min
FOUR Stars
Only two years ago Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away proving it's name spirited away all doubt that Japanese animation was restricted to ultra-violent video nasties or ridiculously cute critters battling with all the merchandise stationed at the screen exits.
Now they return to our screens with a little treasure that adds new meaning to the cat catching your tongue.
Haru (Anne Hatheway) is an extremely unlucky, disorganized girl who struggles even to cope with a single day of high school, but when a chance encounter has her save the life of a cat - whom promptly dusts itself down, bows and thanks her for her kindness before darting away - she becomes involved in a VERY challenging affair.
One problem is that this is none other than the Prince Heir of the Cat Kingdom; whose King sees it upon himself to shower her in many gifts and blessings. Catnip, a plague of boxed mice treats and a field of cat's tails were bad enough, it's when Haru is told she must now marry the Prince cat she realises just how horrible this is.
On the call of a mysterious voice she ventures to the Cat Bureau, into her own wonderland where she encounters many a character owing to classics of Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz; inevitably leading to the Cat Kingdom itself, where she must escape her feline fate.
The Cat in the Hat? Top Cat? Standing far above this movie is it's hero 'Baron', the afore mentioned cat of the title, a suave - slightly camp - but very cool cat who waltzes his way althroughout.
This movie is in fact a sequel to Ghibli's 'Whisper of the Heart', as yet unavailable in English, but it stands marvellously alone. Certainly no youngsters I saw had anything to complain about upon leaving.
Although it may not be in the same league as Spirited Away's Oscar winning strength it possesses a greatly improved dubbing treatment and a more appropriate time frame for youngsters.
It will surely delight all and show it is definitely the cat's meow.
BEST QUOTE: "What do you reckon, a cat burglar?" Haru and friend observe a suspicious cat parading past with a parcel in tow.
BEST BIT: The character design is wonderful, with characters to suit all tastes, well matched to their English acting counterparts.
WORST BIT: At 75 minutes, the movie could have afforded itself longer to further enhance itself.
IF YOU LIKED: Spirited Away, Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz...
Oh... and with Kaempfer Faust bestowing me with art.. check out his well cool Rouge!! X3
WHOO!!!
Oh; and for anyone who missed it all...
A- I moved home... six blocks down the street XP
B- I broke my leg again lol...
C- I found the meaning of life :3
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You remeber that place? Where your an admin? Where we post reviews?
Just sayin!
Aside, awsome review, awsome artwork...
And shame about the leg..