Review: "The Secret World of Arrietty" is another heartfelt masterpiece from Studio Ghibli
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Film Rating: A “The Secret World of Arrietty” is an unspeakably beautiful little film, one that connects with the heart and mind on every possible level. Having watched the films of Studio Ghibli since I was little, I should no longer be this astonished by the house that Miyazaki built, but I cannot help myself; they are the best at what they do, and each film they release is a revelation. “Arrietty” is based on Mary Norton’s classic novel “The Borrowers,” but writer Hayao Miyazaki and director Hiromasa Yonebayashi make the material their own, infusing it with unparalleled visual creativity, wonderfully endearing characters, and a poignant, underlying sense of melancholy that speaks to a special, intangible place in the hearts of every viewer. For children or for grown-ups, it is the best film playing in theatres this weekend, and I doubt it will be surpassed for some time.
Review: "The Secret World of Arrietty" is another heartfelt masterpiece from Studio Ghibli
Review: "The Secret World of Arrietty" is…
Review: "The Secret World of Arrietty" is another heartfelt masterpiece from Studio Ghibli
Film Rating: A “The Secret World of Arrietty” is an unspeakably beautiful little film, one that connects with the heart and mind on every possible level. Having watched the films of Studio Ghibli since I was little, I should no longer be this astonished by the house that Miyazaki built, but I cannot help myself; they are the best at what they do, and each film they release is a revelation. “Arrietty” is based on Mary Norton’s classic novel “The Borrowers,” but writer Hayao Miyazaki and director Hiromasa Yonebayashi make the material their own, infusing it with unparalleled visual creativity, wonderfully endearing characters, and a poignant, underlying sense of melancholy that speaks to a special, intangible place in the hearts of every viewer. For children or for grown-ups, it is the best film playing in theatres this weekend, and I doubt it will be surpassed for some time.