Howl's Moving Castle
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Howl's Moving Castle is based in a slightly fantasy setting, in that magic
fantastical creatures and many fairy-tale conventions exist. The heroine is
Sophie, who lives with her step-mother and two step-sisters after her father
dies, leaving them his hat-shop. Since they are very poor, the step-mother
decides it would be best to send to of the daughters away where they can be
assured of a good start in life. In fairytale convention, the youngest child
will always suceed best when seeking their fortune, so the youngest daughter
Martha is sent to learn magic with a friendly white witch, while the middle
daughter Lettie begins an apprenticeship with the local baker. Sophie, the
eldest, doesn't have much chance, so she stays on with her mother to help run
the hat-shop, which she will inherit someday.
However, things don't work out as planned. Martha and Lettie use a spell to
switch places, since Lettie wants to learn magic and have adventures while
Martha wants to get married and raise a family. After Sophie discovers this,
she crosses paths with an evil sorceress who for some reason that is not
revealed at first, casts a spell on Sophie that turns her into an old woman and
prevents her from telling anyone about it. Forced to leave the hat shop, Sophie
goes to find some way of breaking the curse and ends up taking refuge at the
moving castle (yes, it is a castle that can move about, and also has a door
that can lead to four different locations). This place belongs to Howl, a
charming yet seemingly irresponsible wizard with a reputation for chasing
pretty girls. The castle is powered by Calcifer, a fire demon who lives in the
hearth and is bound by a contract with Howl. He makes a secret bargain with
Sophie; he will break the curse she is under, if she can find a way to break
the contract as it could destroy him and Howl. Sophie takes a position as
housekeeper and tries to find out what the contract is (Calcifer is also bound
not to tell her what it is), whilst putting up with Howl's annoying behaviour,
and there are further complications when he clashes with the evil sorceress.
releasing 24 Feb 2005 (from GV) -
Japanese Anime.
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It seems nice -
i saw the trailer the other day, before I do, I do movie.....
looks not bad.....
but anime is not my kinda show..... -
yup...from the review....seems very interesting..I believe its gonna be a touchy and truly enlightening anime.
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yah, it's an interesting plot.....but from the trailer, it looks kinda slow-paced......
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90yr old ah ma, what do you expect?
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neh, not interested.
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anime anime anime~~~~~!!!!!
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WBS ! cos its in Jap and my chinese isn't powderful enough....jin GY...
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it's good it's good......
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gonna watch it in a while~ 1310hrs GV Tampines.
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But later she will transform back to a girl what...Originally posted by nightzip:90yr old ah ma, what do you expect? -
Saw in Japan.
There are books released on it.
Recommended to watch.
It's one of his last works....
He wanted to retire but always have more ideas after each project. -
who's last works?Originally posted by stormax:Saw in Japan.
There are books released on it.
Recommended to watch.
It's one of his last works....
He wanted to retire but always have more ideas after each project. -
Hayao Miyazaki, well-known and famous all over the world for his anime.Originally posted by kopiosatu:who's last works?
You can find more at:
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with english subtitles?Originally posted by chunyong:WBS ! cos its in Jap and my chinese isn't powderful enough....jin GY... -
Oooooooooooooh, the cat cat! I've never watched before but looking at the screencaps it always gives this fantasy dreamy feel.Originally posted by stormax:Hayao Miyazaki, well-known and famous all over the world for his anime.
You can find more at:
http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/
The only anime I'm nuts over is Transformers. -
yes. with chinese subtitles too.Originally posted by stormax:with english subtitles? -
the movie is not bad!
i dunno how to describe it but its not bad! -
Hayao Miyazaki is best known for producing anime with animated backgrounds instead of using CG or still backgrounds.
Gonna catch it this weekend. Will give review later...
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he get the painted backgrounds to move!Originally posted by Nelstar:Hayao Miyazaki is best known for producing anime with animated backgrounds instead of using CG or still backgrounds.
Gonna catch it this weekend. Will give review later...
unlike other cartoons where the painted backgrounds are stagnant.
the animation is very very good. -
i find the dog, HEEN the cutest
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wow so fast in sg already??? think just out in jp few mth ago nia.. oct or nov i think.....very popular there can find their soundtrack, toys, dvd, u name it they have it...look nice too.. but knn bought a dvd but cannot play see on my laptop... sianz 3/4
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Haha agreed!! I watched this afternoon. Not too bad. But i like Spirited Away better. I find the scarecrow cute too. It's always by Sophia's side when she needs someone.Originally posted by kopiosatu:i find the dog, HEEN the cutest