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Apr 04, 2023jacobbarreiro rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is something truly incredible. It's based off of a folk tale, a form of story that has roots in nearly all known human cultures. There's a reason these kinds of stories are so universal and it's evidenced in the power that a movie…
May 11, 2022bobbles1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really interesting story, I would call it a cartoon but it held our attention and the artistry was fantastic....the story itself is typical myth, exaggerating the character traits of those having parts to demonstrate their social roles in…
Oct 20, 20211aa rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An awesome film! The quality of the animation doesn't match the big American productions, but its so artfully done, and the story is so interesting and so easy to get swept away in it barely noticeable. The flights of story and myth, with…
Sep 19, 2021violet_jaguar_350 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
So sad and so good! I was crying throughout the whole second half of it!
May 11, 2021TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Tale of Princess Kaguya is based on the Japanese folklore called the Tale Of The Bamboo Cutter. Where a couple finds a baby after cutting down a bamboo stock. From here they decide to take care of the baby and enjoy their lives…
Nov 11, 2020
This movie brought so much joy and sadness. It had me smiling all the way till the end then I ended up in tears. Such a beautiful movie with a sad ending.
Feb 02, 2020red_horse_942 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I watched this for the first time when I was in 3rd grade and I loved it because of the costume, the color and the music at the end. I loved it so much that I suggested it as the PG-rated movie for my class to watch.. forgetting the breast…
Jan 27, 2020
-spoiler- Man this movie was so beautiful, and the animation was very good. Its just the ending that was crazyyyy, she literally got kidnapped in the ending and got her memories erased
Dec 22, 2019IndyPL_TimothyV rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Slow-paced, beautifully animated, and dream-like in style and presentation. Isao Takahata's last film is also one of his best.
Dec 17, 2018
huh? wuts the crime she commited?
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Nov 19, 2018LoganLib_Kirra rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Tale of Princess Kaguya is one of my favourite Studio Ghibli movies with a lovely retelling of a folk-tale, gentle illustrations and a serene musical soundtrack.
Jul 05, 2018JCLJoshN rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A Studio Ghibli movie that isn't directed by Hayao Miyazaki and doesn't look like one of his movies, but still has that slow, slice of life pacing along with myth, magic, and wonder. The art is like an old painting come to life and it's…
Jun 26, 2018
Directed by the late Isao Takahata, The Tale of Princess Kaguya is considered a hidden gem among the countless number of successful films produced by Studio Ghibli. Based off of a traditional Japanese folktale, the film follows a forest…
Feb 05, 2018ADragonInTheLibrary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A Japanese classic, told by a modern staple of Japanese animation. It's well directed and animated.
Dec 07, 2017Palomino rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Meh. Beautiful in many ways, just not my thing. I don't think this is for children, the story is so wandering and has some heavy themes and unsatisfactory ending. Yet it seems too simplistic and Disney-ish for adults.
Nov 08, 2017biny rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fine music score from Joe Hisaishi.
Oct 26, 2017Ron@Ottawa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I have to say I find the story line a little fragmented. However, this is more than made up by the animation, mostly done by hands, which at times offer stunningly beautiful imagery. Augmented by a great score, this 2-hour-plus film from…
Feb 18, 2017elmwalker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Unspeakably beautiful film full of spiritual wisdom, embracing the totality of the human experience. This film excels on multiple levels and communicates to all people at every stage of life. I highly recommend it.
Dec 01, 2016sakanataka rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous.
Mar 14, 2016
Like many of the films from Studio Ghibli, there are messages to learn and the stories told are best appreciated by 10yr old and up viewers. This film shows how good intentions stifle the main character's wishes and wants in order to get…
Feb 12, 2016wiltonsugiyama rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Yeah, I cried. But hid it well by scratching corner of my eye. Allergies, you know.
Feb 04, 2016Britty346 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow, what beautiful music and art work. The story had me pulled in. I wasn't even sure how it would end but I have to agree with muunlight; the ending was so sad I couldn't help but cry! This is defiantly not your happily-ever-after …
Jan 21, 2016
I agree with muunlight. This was a spectacular movie. Everything about was stunning and beautiful. But the sadness of the story overwhelmed me at the end of the movie.
Jan 20, 2016
Unfortunately, I cannot rate this magnificent movie. This had me balling with tears from the end of the movie to my sleep. I understand that this movie was based of an old Japanese folk tale, but I wish this could have had a better…
Oct 17, 2015red_cobra_341 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BE FOOLED! This film wants to make you cry, which it's very good at. While it does have its more lighthearted and funny moments... the ending's the saddest you can possibly get and still be narratively satisfying.