Review of Princess Mononoke (1997) by Riren — 02 Feb 2007
In a time when "epic" just means "long," Princess Mononoke reminds us what that word really means. Here is a bold movie with no villains, only flawed people who often do as many vile things as good.
For once we have a film with character development, but one that also recognizes something more important than character development: seeing people as more than one dimensional right now, before they change.
The magic of the film's world is as foreign to the American mind as its language, and is thoroughly rewarding to experience. There is blood, there is suffering, and even death in this movie, yet I would share it with my children.
Like Walt Disney, Hayao Miyazaki does not shelter audiences from horror. He is smart enough to frame it, to educate and to evoke. The animation is gorgeous, and the soundtrack is not only thoroughly moving, but sounds authentic to the fantasy world.
This is a long animated feature that earns ever half hour of its time in your DVD player.
This review of Princess Mononoke (1997) was written by Riren on 02 Feb 2007.
Princess Mononoke has generally received very positive reviews.
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