Review of Chie the Brat (1981) by Viet Phuong N — 30 Jun 2014

The film is admittedly less funny than the manga, which is one of my all-time-favorite (maybe they are just the same, but it is me who has grown older with disappearing sense of humor), but it still somehow managed to bring back to me many cherished moments of the past, that is more than enough for a good film.

And it became even more satisfying to me watching the "signature" touches of Isao Takahata, from the animation style to music and endless sequences of little, silly stories yet utterly warm-hearted and charming, just like our dearest Chie, who has brought joy to many childhoods, including mine.