Review of The Wind Rises (2013) by Drchocolate — 02 Mar 2014
A tender apostrophe to Miyazaki's career. It bookends Grave of the Fireflies and reminds us that amidst all the fantastic worlds we've seen from Studio Ghibli, their films and stories are steeped in the sometimes grim foray of reality, this time telling us the story of Dr Jiro Horikoshi, an engineer who revolutionized Japan's aerospace technology.
It's a serious piece, half of which takes place in Jiro's mind, but that doesn't make it any less poignant. It's as touching as Mononoke Hime, as dark as Spirited Away, and at times as lighthearted as Howl's Moving Castle.
It's a gorgeous film that deserves all the praise it receives.
This review of The Wind Rises (2013) was written by Drchocolate on 02 Mar 2014.
The Wind Rises has generally received very positive reviews.
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