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The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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It usually takes a really great film to really surprise you to a point where you're saying "WOW" again and again. This film really did make me do that... More

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	Votes +25 +37 / -12 thumb up thumb down Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1999) Genre: Drama 90% Posted on 7/11/11 01:41 PM Remember when I reviewed My Neighbor Totoro, and how I said it was mainly for children? Well, this film by Mr. Miyazaki is definitely not for children. Why? Well, I don't thing that aspects such as bloody violence, scary images, foul language, suggestive themes and former brothel prostitutes are a part of any child's recommended dose of movie viewing. Don't get me wrong when I say these words though, cause this film is absolutely amazing. Any of you, even the one's who turn their head up at the sight of an anime film, would love watching this. It's a period film set in the Muromachi period of Japan's history, most likely in the 1500s (yes, I did my research). But there's a twist. The story has many fantastic and surreal elements to it, such as talking animals, forest spirits, curses, demons and gods. What's more is that it, just like Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, has an environmental theme at its center. When I first rented this film I wasn't expecting it to be so adult oriented, until I saw that the rating was PG-13. While watching it I kept thinking, "well this isn't for kids at all. I like it." It soon rose to the ranks of my second favorite anime ever made, and I don't even like most anime. What's that? What's my first? Well you'll see soon enough. The film may be animated but in terms of correlation it's a lot like the Seven Samurai equivalent of animated films, and that's no joke. The plot is very well told by the screenplay that Miyazaki himself wrote. There aren't too many plot lines, and the story is made even more interesting with the addition of the phantasmagoric elements that were put in. The voice acting, though criticized by some, is considered to be one of the best out there. I especially liked the voice acting of the gods that were a part of the film. The film has amazing scenes of action, but it doesn't overdo it in the slightest. This way you are left staying in your seat waiting for what will happen next, as it not only paces itself well but also leaves lots of room for other important facets such as character/story development and atmospheric articulation. Last but not least is the story, which touches on the protection of the environment and the creatures that inhabit it. I doubt any of you don't care about the environment, but I care about it very much. The story touches on the conflicts that humans and nature will have, and on the skirmishes that seem to follow those conflicts at every turn. It also touches on the aspect of resolving the conflicts peacefully and on the importance of working to find a middle ground so that an amicable solution can be met. Gee, I wish Congress would act that way. The bottom line is that even though this film is an anime, it seems more like a film that someone who likes watching Kurosawa films would enjoy. I enjoyed it and I'm sure you will as well (or already do). Just don't show it around your little sister or anything. She'll have nightmares. 79 Comments \| Send This \| Comments: movieswithmitch.com on 7/11/11 at 02:05 PM Well said, great review! I saw this a long time ago and loved it 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:23 PM Thanks Mitch. Glad you liked it. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse MMB on 7/11/11 at 02:06 PM Great review. Sounds like an excellent film. I'll have to see it! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:23 PM Thanks MMB. You'll definitely like it. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Colin C. on 7/11/11 at 02:07 PM I love this. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:24 PM So do I Colin. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Parker M. on 7/11/11 at 02:10 PM i wasn't as gung ho about it but it's a very good movie. good review. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:24 PM Thanks Parker. The important thin is that you liked it. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse waggaga1 on 7/11/11 at 02:47 PM I saw this movie about a week ago. Loved it. Nice review! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:24 PM Thanks waggaga. Glad you liked it. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Eldest2005 on 7/11/11 at 02:52 PM Good review. I need to see this movie. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:24 PM Thanks Eldest. Sounds like a good idea. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Kean F. on 7/11/11 at 03:03 PM yes yes and yes this is my fave miyazaki film and a great anime film, GREAT REVIEW! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:25 PM Thanks Kean. Glad you like it so much. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Robert T. on 7/11/11 at 03:07 PM Good Review. the triumph of this film is really how every perspective in the movie is understandable, so there are no real "villains". 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:26 PM Thanks Robert. I agree, even the real villain is ambiguous. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Mr. Taylor on 7/11/11 at 03:08 PM Well written reveiw. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:26 PM Thanks Mr. Taylor. I recommend you see this if you haven't already done so. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Ryan M. on 7/11/11 at 03:27 PM Heard some great stuff about this; it's not my kind of film though. Great review, anyhow :) 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:26 PM Thanks Ryan. You should give it a try. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse SteveTellsItHowHeSeesIt on 7/11/11 at 03:53 PM Seven Samurai equivalent of animated films eh?, i'm gonna have to try and find this. Great review man 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:27 PM Thanks Steve. Don't worry, it's not that hard to find. You'll love it. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Rachel H. on 7/11/11 at 04:00 PM i should see this one, I think i would like it. great review! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:27 PM Thanks Rachel. I think you'll like it too. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Mr. Hulot on 7/11/11 at 04:01 PM Excellent review. I really liked the film too. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:28 PM Thanks Mr. Hulot. Glad we are on the same team. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse peter h. on 7/11/11 at 04:18 PM This sounds brilliant, great review Wisenheimer 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:28 PM Thanks Peter. It is very brilliant. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Movie Monster on 7/11/11 at 04:24 PM This is an awesome film! Although, I think Spirited Away and Totoro are better. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:29 PM Well I agree with you on Spirited Away, but Totoro and this film are neck to neck for me. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse H.A.K. on 7/11/11 at 04:37 PM well said. i need to see this review again. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:29 PM Thanks HAK. Don'd you mean the film, not the review? 1 Replies \| Report Abuse H.A.K. on 7/11/11 at 11:44 PM d'oh. i need to read what i type before posting more often than not. 2 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/12/11 at 10:46 AM Haha it's ok HAK I know what you mean. It happens to the best of us. Report Abuse H.A.K. on 7/12/11 at 11:46 AM tell me about it Wisenheimer. tell me about it. Report Abuse Linda B. on 7/11/11 at 04:42 PM This was my first Miyazaki movie. Loved it. Still do. Was actually thinking about it earlier today. Awesome review. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:30 PM Thanks Linda. I was thinking about it as well and decided to rent it and review it. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Lord Naseby on 7/11/11 at 04:42 PM I've seen roughly half of this one. Someday I will finish it. Great review! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:30 PM Thanks Naseby. Make that someday soon. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Dylan Smith on 7/11/11 at 04:48 PM A fine review sir. I haven't seen this or many of Miyazaki's films and form what you described, this does look like a thankful watch for one day in the future if. Anyway, thanks for the heads up. I do hope you have a wonderful week and God bless you. Thanks, come back and see me. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:31 PM Thanks a lot Dylan. You may enjoy it. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse DrJimbo32 on 7/11/11 at 06:02 PM Great review. I just saw Spirited Away and I was looking into this movie. Your review has definitely pushed me to see it right away :) 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:31 PM Thanks Jimbo. Good idea in seeing this film very soon. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Brantastic16 on 7/11/11 at 06:55 PM Yes, I've heard this is the "star wars" of animated films. I should definitely check this one out. I've only seen 3 Miyazaki films. Good review! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:32 PM Thanks Brantastic. You should see them all, especially this one. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse shahmeer h. on 7/11/11 at 09:03 PM great review. not a real fan of anime, but you have justed changed my mind. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:32 PM Thanks Shahmeer. Glad to be of help in changing your perspective. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Earth Giant on 7/11/11 at 09:40 PM Amazing film and review. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:32 PM Thanks Earth Giant. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Mr. Dufresne on 7/11/11 at 11:12 PM Great review! This is my 2nd favorite Miyazaki film, and in my opinion it might be the most "epic" animated film ever made. It's not for small kids at ALL. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/11/11 at 11:33 PM Thanks Mr. Dufresne. I agree with you 100% on the epicness of this film. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Hawaiianguy2991 on 7/12/11 at 12:48 AM Brilliant review of a classic. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/12/11 at 10:46 AM Thanks Hawaiianguy. This is definitely a classic. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Pandy357 on 7/12/11 at 12:55 AM Love it!!! Wonderful review ;) 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/12/11 at 10:47 AM Thanks Pandy. Glad you love it. :D 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Myerla on 7/12/11 at 04:42 AM Outstanding for review one of the finest work in handrawn animation 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/12/11 at 10:47 AM Thanks Myerla. Hand-drawn animation is the best type around. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse adler-s on 7/12/11 at 06:34 AM interesting review... i'll try to catch the anime films you've been reviewing! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/12/11 at 10:48 AM Thanks adler. You'll like them. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Daniel R. on 7/12/11 at 07:59 AM Great review. Definitely gotta check this one out. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/13/11 at 12:05 AM Thanks Daniel. It's worth more than one look if that helps. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Crystal C. on 7/12/11 at 08:48 AM Great review! I adore this film - ithas great themes and beautiful and surprising imagery. And complicated morals. The Great Forest Spirit is amazing! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/12/11 at 10:49 AM Thanks Crystal. The Forest Spirit was superb indeed. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse rodders on 7/12/11 at 08:53 AM brilliant review, I have to see this one, it sounds amazing 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/12/11 at 10:49 AM Thanks rodders. You'll like it. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Film Master Thomas on 7/12/11 at 02:22 PM Terrific review. you know Director Miyazaki is considered the walt disney of japan. I have not yet seen any of his films but I plan on seeing this and a few others because it looks very very good. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/13/11 at 12:06 AM Thanks Thomas. He definitely deserves that title, and you'd be doing yourself a favor by seeing his films, including this one. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Irukandji on 7/12/11 at 03:28 PM Fantastic work.I'm to lazy to state I don't like anime....wait... 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/13/11 at 12:07 AM Ha, thanks Jellyfish. You're entitled to your opinion, but I'd ask you to give this one a try. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse leeloo1967 on 7/12/11 at 03:42 PM Amazing review Wisenheimer:) ~I really need to see this film~!! 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/13/11 at 12:07 AM Thanks leeloo. You certainly do. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse David P. on 7/12/11 at 05:36 PM I own this film on DVD and haven't watched it yet, but I do need to some day... Oh and this film is rated PG in the UK so kids can see it puts thumb up. 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/13/11 at 12:08 AM Ha, they must've taken stuff out of it or something. 0 Replies \| Report Abuse AndysFilms on 7/13/11 at 12:16 AM Great review Wisenheimer! I have the DVD, although I did see is quite a while ago... a re-watch is on the cards methinks... 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/14/11 at 12:08 PM Thanks Andy. Sounds like a great idea. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Daniel Mumby on 7/14/11 at 06:35 AM Good review of a masterpiece 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 7/14/11 at 12:08 PM Thanks Daniel. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse Alex l. on 8/17/11 at 06:59 PM Great Review! I can't remember if I saw this or not, I'll just see it anyways 1 Replies \| Report Abuse Wisenheimer on 8/22/11 at 02:43 PM Good idea Alex. Thanks for commenting. :) 0 Replies \| Report Abuse

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