Anyone looking forward to the new Studio Ghibli film?

[Smolderin]

Really wish Ghibli would do more action oriented films, I know there is Mononoke and you might count Nausicaa but I really want a fully fledged action movie from them.

You forgot Laputa.

That is more of an adventure flick than anything.

 

[Weaver]

I was a little let down with Ponyo and Arrietty (watching them as fansubs).
But yeah, I'll definitely give it a watch!

 

[Quaidis]

I was excited until you said Goro was directing it. Now I have trepidation. It'll probably look pretty and come out weirdly timed and a jumbled mess like Tales of the Earthsea.

 

[NecroNinja]

I'm not sure if I did my self a disservice by watching 'Grave of the Fireflies' as my first Studio Ghibli film. It was one of the most beautiful films I ever have seen and probably ever will. How can anything follow that? The clips I've seen of others haven't really grabbed me in the same way, so I haven't seen any others since. Am I making a huge mistake?

 

[bartholen_v1legacy]

I'm not sure if I did my self a disservice by watching 'Grave of the Fireflies' as my first Studio Ghibli film. It was one of the most beautiful films I ever have seen and probably ever will. How can anything follow that? The clips I've seen of others haven't really grabbed me in the same way, so I haven't seen any others since. Am I making a huge mistake?

Yes, you're making a huge mistake. I haven't seen Grave of the Fireflies, but you should at least check out Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbor Totoro. They show the many types of stories Studio Ghibli can make. For the record, Spirited Away splits the first place with Toy Story 3 as the best film I've ever seen, so that's saying something.

And for those who are suspicious because of Goro's directing the film: give it a chance. I liked it very much.

 

[Casual Shinji]

I've read that Miyazaki Sr. doesn't want a dynasty, and his son has to make it on his own merits, but on the other hand I've also read that Miyazaki Jr. didn't want to succeed his father, and has no prior experience with filmmaking, animation or storytelling. Even though Tales From Earthsea was Ghibli's worst rated film (I think), he was still allowed to make another one. There must be many people who've done solid work at Ghibli for years and still haven't been allowed to direct anything.

I thought the guy who directed Arrietty did a very decent job. Nothing earth-shattering, but definately better than Goro. You could tell the guy at least had some experience in the field of animation.

Really wish Ghibli would do more action oriented films, I know there is Mononoke and you might count Nausicaa but I really want a fully fledged action movie from them.

You forgot Laputa.

That is more of an adventure flick than anything.

Laputa is probably the closest Ghibli ever got to making an Indiana Jones movie. It basically had all the same ingredients. Definately more of a movie centered around action than Princess Mononoke was.

There's also Castle of Cagliostro. Not techincally a Ghibli movie, but still directed by Miyazaki.

 

[Angie7F]

I just want Ghibli to stop using actors and use real voice actors that are actually good.
Howl's Moving Castle sucked in Japanese because Kimura Takuya was so crappy.
I havent seen Arrietty or Ponyo, and Spirited Away is my most favorite so far.
I so want to visit the building that Spirited Away was modeled after.

 

[Smolderin]

I've read that Miyazaki Sr. doesn't want a dynasty, and his son has to make it on his own merits, but on the other hand I've also read that Miyazaki Jr. didn't want to succeed his father, and has no prior experience with filmmaking, animation or storytelling. Even though Tales From Earthsea was Ghibli's worst rated film (I think), he was still allowed to make another one. There must be many people who've done solid work at Ghibli for years and still haven't been allowed to direct anything.

I thought the guy who directed Arrietty did a very decent job. Nothing earth-shattering, but definately better than Goro. You could tell the guy at least had some experience in the field of animation.

Really wish Ghibli would do more action oriented films, I know there is Mononoke and you might count Nausicaa but I really want a fully fledged action movie from them.

You forgot Laputa.

That is more of an adventure flick than anything.

Laputa is probably the closest Ghibli ever got to making an Indiana Jones movie. It basically had all the same ingredients. Definately more of a movie centered around action than Princess Mononoke was.

There's also Castle of Cagliostro. Not techincally a Ghibli movie, but still directed by Miyazaki.

Disagreed, Indiana Jones has action in it, but at it's heart it's a true and tried adventure flick, much like Laputa. Laputa is not an action flick to me, it's adventure. (and to those wondering, yes there is a difference)

 

[Casual Shinji]

Really wish Ghibli would do more action oriented films, I know there is Mononoke and you might count Nausicaa but I really want a fully fledged action movie from them.

You forgot Laputa.

That is more of an adventure flick than anything.

Laputa is probably the closest Ghibli ever got to making an Indiana Jones movie. It basically had all the same ingredients. Definately more of a movie centered around action than Princess Mononoke was.

There's also Castle of Cagliostro. Not techincally a Ghibli movie, but still directed by Miyazaki.

Disagreed, Indiana Jones has action in it, but at it's heart it's a true and tried adventure flick, much like Laputa. Laputa is not an action flick to me, it's adventure. (and to those wondering, yes there is a difference)

But then what do you consider real action? Die Hard? The Matrix? Because I don't see Ghibli making movies like that.

And honestly...

- The pirate assault on the airship
- The railroad chase scene
- The robot attack
- The rescue of Sheeta
- The Tiger Moth vs. the Goliath
- The robot army vs. the Goliath
- Pazu to the rescue

That's 7 pretty big action scenes. If that doesn't make an action movie, I don't know what does. Yes, it's also an adventure, but that's why they call it action adventure.

 

[Auron225]

Well its a Ghibli film so of course I'll give it a shot. I'd never heard of From up on Poppy Hill until now so I have no idea what its actually about but the trailer has gotten my interest. I don't want to get my hopes up since its Goro Miyazaki - Tales From Earthsea was seriously disappointing for me (I saw "Miyazaki" and got really excited about it). Even if Hayao wrote the screenplay, that can only make it good to an extent if the thing still has a crappy director.

I live in the UK though so I wonder when it'll get here? =P

 

[Smolderin]

Really wish Ghibli would do more action oriented films, I know there is Mononoke and you might count Nausicaa but I really want a fully fledged action movie from them.

You forgot Laputa.

That is more of an adventure flick than anything.

Laputa is probably the closest Ghibli ever got to making an Indiana Jones movie. It basically had all the same ingredients. Definately more of a movie centered around action than Princess Mononoke was.

There's also Castle of Cagliostro. Not techincally a Ghibli movie, but still directed by Miyazaki.

Disagreed, Indiana Jones has action in it, but at it's heart it's a true and tried adventure flick, much like Laputa. Laputa is not an action flick to me, it's adventure. (and to those wondering, yes there is a difference)

But then what do you consider real action? Die Hard? The Matrix? Because I don't see Ghibli making movies like that.

And honestly...

- The pirate assault on the airship
- The railroad chase scene
- The robot attack
- The rescue of Sheeta
- The Tiger Moth vs. the Goliath
- The robot army vs. the Goliath
- Pazu to the rescue

That's 7 pretty big action scenes. If that doesn't make an action movie, I don't know what does. Yes, it's also an adventure, but that's why they call it action adventure.

Let me just stop you right there and say you gain nothing from trying to convince me its an action flick, because I know it's not, and your not going to change my mindset. Better to not waste your time trying to convince someone that is not going to be convinced.

 

[[Kira Must Die]]

Eh... not a big Studio ghibli fan, but I'll still watch it. Could be good, I guess. I mean, I really, really liked Arrietty. All their other films were good, but they didn't quite do anything for me.

 

[FriendGuy]

I'm more excited for the two films coming out this summer (in Japan at least).

The first is called "The Wind Rises" and it's written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's based on a manga Miyazaki made about the inventor of the ZERO fighter plane (famously used during world war II).

The second on is "Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" by Isao Takahata. It's based on an old Japanese legend by the same name (and those of you who played Okami might be at least familiar with the concept).

Apparently they're coming out at the same time (again, in Japan).

 

[Neverhoodian]

Didn't know about this until now. Color me intrigued.

Did they just give away a major plot point in the first few seconds of the trailer though? Dude, not cool.

Studio Ghibli films have always been hit or miss for me. Laputa is not only their best in my opinion, but it's one of my all-time favorite movies. I also really enjoyed Porco Rosso and Kiki's Delivery Service.

Perhaps it's my lack of familiarity with Japanese folklore and myths, but I found films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro as too strange for my tastes (and this is coming from a fan of The Neverhood Chronicles). I left my viewings baffled and more than a little uneasy. Spirited Away in particular gave off an unsettling fever dream vibe. I also found it strange that the main characters in these films aren't very perturbed by the strange and at times nightmarish beings and creatures they run across. Princess Mononoke was a little better, but it still left me scratching my head.

In short, I think Studio Ghibli movies work best when they don't go overboard with the strange and supernatural and instead focus more on character development. This movie looks like it's definitely more about the latter than the former.

 

[xplosive59]

I have always found Studio Ghibli quite overrated but still deserve alot of praise, Ponyo sucked though. Not really looking forward to this one however.

My favourite Miyazaki film though is Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro which I think is before Studio Ghibli.

 

[Powereaver]

Ive seen it already due to the Anime Festival last year in Australia.. and i can say.. its a... weird movie... certainly made me think a few times .. and made me definitely utter huge sighs of relief sometimes too.. thank god!

 

[bartholen_v1legacy]

Ive seen it already due to the Anime Festival last year in Australia.. and i can say.. its a... weird movie... certainly made me think a few times .. and made me definitely utter huge sighs of relief sometimes too.. thank god!

Weird in what way exactly? As in strange and outlandish or as in incomprehensible? I found it to be one of Ghibli's simplest and easiest films to watch, though it was a bit confusing before the story fully kicked in.

 

[Powereaver]

Ive seen it already due to the Anime Festival last year in Australia.. and i can say.. its a... weird movie... certainly made me think a few times .. and made me definitely utter huge sighs of relief sometimes too.. thank god!

Weird in what way exactly? As in strange and outlandish or as in incomprehensible? I found it to be one of Ghibli's simplest and easiest films to watch, though it was a bit confusing before the story fully kicked in.

Some of the inbuilt themes in the movie at points made me go.. oh please no! ... then suddenly breathe a huge sigh of relief later.. thats how i found it weird.. i just didnt want to say much without spoiling the movie for people!