I am going to go out on a limb and assume the reviewer has NOT read the Earthsea novels by Ursula LeGuin.
Hayao Miyazaki wanted this project back in the 80's. Unfortunately, for anime and LeGuin fans everywhere, Junior didn't do anyone any justice. In interviews, LeGuin basically says the movie is nice to look at but "incoherent," and lacking in both plot and message.
Check out the books. Not only because the books are awesome, but also to further your disdain for this adaptation!
I think it's not god-awful, but it's not incredible. It's natural that people will let their criticisms rape this movie because, as Hayao's son, Goro can't have any room to suck. They're not the same person, so there's was no reason to expect this movie to be absolutely and perfectly amazing.
*sigh* So much time wasted on something that could have been awesome...pity, but I'm sure the little Miyazaki will get back on his feet sooner or later. He's got very high expectations from his fathers' status so it's hard to imagine what kind of pressure junior is going through (if it even affects him at all). But at least he tried...I guess.
Wow...honestly expected better. I thought it'd be a great movie...but I guess every director is entitled to a screw up here and there.
Hopefully, he's learned from his mistake and will put more effort into making a more original film. Better luck next time, Goro~
No i agree with you, i just think its good for his first movie. its not great but does have some potential with a clean!. but i think its a stupid way to think that he will do the same as his father, when clearly he's not. overall i give him props for trying.
Hm, sounds like it is one of the not Ghibli movies, but I still can't wait to see it! I just hope that the next Ghibli movies will not go with the same mistakes...
It certainly isn't going to ever be in my favourite list, but I did enjoy it. I saw it at the cinema, it was pretty... Not a Ghibli masterpiece as I was expecting, but still watchable. Perhaps i'm easily impressed by things? ...
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
I think perhaps if this had been done by Miyazaki Senior, it could have been a great thing. What it sounds like is that Goro has completely failed to do justice to what many consider a fantasy classic.
star petals
Otaku Eternal | Posted 03/13/11 | Reply
I am going to go out on a limb and assume the reviewer has NOT read the Earthsea novels by Ursula LeGuin.
Hayao Miyazaki wanted this project back in the 80's. Unfortunately, for anime and LeGuin fans everywhere, Junior didn't do anyone any justice. In interviews, LeGuin basically says the movie is nice to look at but "incoherent," and lacking in both plot and message.
Check out the books. Not only because the books are awesome, but also to further your disdain for this adaptation!
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/12/11 | Reply
@Demiyah:
You're probably right. I may see the girl I lent the DVD to in church tomorrow, i'll try to catch her when she isn't busy ^^
Heley
Otakuite+ | Posted 03/11/11 | Reply
I think it's not god-awful, but it's not incredible. It's natural that people will let their criticisms rape this movie because, as Hayao's son, Goro can't have any room to suck. They're not the same person, so there's was no reason to expect this movie to be absolutely and perfectly amazing.
Demiyah
Senior Otaku | Posted 03/10/11 | Reply
@Kaerlyn:
OH NO!!
that sux but im sure you can view it online.
red tigress
Raid Boss (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/09/11 | Reply
Welp Adam, thanks for watching it so we don't have to. I found your review fabulously to the point.
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/09/11 | Reply
@Demiyah:
Yup yup.
I actually want to watch it again, but I lent my copy of the DVD to someone... >.<
Ducky
Imaginary Duck (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/11 | Reply
Yikes. Sounds like the sort of movie that makes you feel like two precious hours of your life were just stolen. Do not want.
wolf of sorrow
JMusicGuru (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/08/11 | Reply
Isn't Goro currently working another Ghibli movie? lol
PandaBOX
Otakuite+ | Posted 03/08/11 | Reply
*sigh* So much time wasted on something that could have been awesome...pity, but I'm sure the little Miyazaki will get back on his feet sooner or later. He's got very high expectations from his fathers' status so it's hard to imagine what kind of pressure junior is going through (if it even affects him at all). But at least he tried...I guess.
DemonKingAtticus
A Fiery Spirit (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
I'm surprised since I didn't even know it was out yet. ^^;
Spectrum Diamond
Otakuite++ | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
Wow...honestly expected better. I thought it'd be a great movie...but I guess every director is entitled to a screw up here and there.
Hopefully, he's learned from his mistake and will put more effort into making a more original film. Better luck next time, Goro~
Demiyah
Senior Otaku | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
@Kaerlyn:
No i agree with you, i just think its good for his first movie. its not great but does have some potential with a clean!. but i think its a stupid way to think that he will do the same as his father, when clearly he's not. overall i give him props for trying.
64oldman
Otakuite+ | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
There are certain rules to making a good story and while some of them can be broken there is one golden rule that must NEVER be broken...
Originality is key: Don't EVER follow stereotypes... EVER!
LightFykki
Drachen Herz (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
Hm, sounds like it is one of the not Ghibli movies, but I still can't wait to see it! I just hope that the next Ghibli movies will not go with the same mistakes...
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
It certainly isn't going to ever be in my favourite list, but I did enjoy it. I saw it at the cinema, it was pretty... Not a Ghibli masterpiece as I was expecting, but still watchable. Perhaps i'm easily impressed by things? ...
._.
TimeChaser
Madman With a Box (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 03/07/11 | Reply
I think perhaps if this had been done by Miyazaki Senior, it could have been a great thing. What it sounds like is that Goro has completely failed to do justice to what many consider a fantasy classic.
Bazinga!