The Wind Rises

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Bret M. @BretM-3 2d I have very mixed feelings on this film. On one hand, the movie definitely has a pacing issue, but on the other, the story is very emotional. It’s WAY too long though. The story being told also isn’t very exciting. It’s a very grim, solemn story, so when you have a story that’s sorta lowkey like this, paired with the 2 hour and 7 minute runtime, the movie feels kind of sluggish and boring at times. Most Ghibli films will tell their story, but also leave time for cool action sequences or something really interesting in between the gut wrenching story. Even one of my least favorite Ghibli films, Pom Poko interrupts its story for an extended parade sequence that is one of the most cursed things I’ve ever seen. But things just keeps chugging along at a pace that makes it feel like I’m watching this movie in Slo Mo. But even then, I have to admit, the story being told is brilliant. This is a great movie overall. It’s one big issue is its pacing, but other than that, this film is great. See more Judd R. @JustJudd May 4 This movie was gut-wrenching and beautiful. See more Harsh V @Harshvardhan Feb 17 This is the most beautiful movie I have ever watched. Every scene looks like a painting. The movie is realistic, and you will want to pause every few seconds to appreciate the beautiful scenery. Wind Rises is based on the true story of a man who designed and built an extraordinary aircraft. It also has emotional moments, and the music hits right at your soul. Watch with your family and enjoy. The ending could have been clearer, but apart from that, everything is great. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 Jan 12 A wonderfully directed swan song for Miyazaki's admiration for aviation, with beautiful animation. The film has an impressive all-star voice cast. The film has some controversy over sugarcoating Imperial Japan's war crimes with this colorful romanticized version. But one could argue this is more of a character study, where passion for creation is exploited by the government for war and destruction. Jiro's dream sequences with his Italian aviation designer hero Giovanni Caproni are very colorful and insightful of Jiro's imagination. Jiro's short angry boss is hilarious. I'm glad they still condemn the Axis powers in the cafe scene. Naoko's brief marriage with Jiro is really sweet, and her inevitable fate is tragic. I just wish that the movie focused more on Jiro's grief and his guilt over building warplanes. Jiro feels emotionally distant and stoic. The final post-war dream is fittingly bittersweet. The movie is very charming, but could've used more meat to the character inner turmoil. See more Caleb G. @drcaleb Dec 18 Non Zaney animation with deeply human characters See more C R @Chr1235 Nov 18 This is a fabulous movie. Wonderful interesting story. Well worth the watch. I think it’s the directors best picture See more Read all reviews

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