Same here, already seen it two times. A shame it really isn't in that many cinemas, considering lots of sessions were getting consistently filled to the brim the first days of screening. (also why am I writing in english you're clearly spanish -_-) Well anyway, ya'll not ready for it. Miyazaki outdid himself once again to an almost worrying point. The animation is also some of, if not the best I've ever seen, period.
@@mintsaucemilitia Years ago I also lost my parents. Always miss them but I have learned to live with it. It is precisely one of the central themes of the film: accepting that we have an end and we must try to be good people to our loved ones.
@@GLITEULBURG You're not obliged to watch something in it's original language, especially when it's an animated feature that's easier to digest for most cultures such as movies made by Studio Ghibli. Yes, for live-action, I would normally recommend to just watch in its original language, since you're seeing the actors play the characters themselves, but when it's animation, you're just seeing the character itself and I believe you're more free to choose which language you want as long as the translation is as faithful to the original intent as possible, cause at the end of the day, all languages (including the original) are dubbings. But, of course, there's always some exceptions for different reasons, in which Ghibli movies almost never fall. You also have to take into consideration that Miyazaki himself prefers some of his movies in other languages that are not Japanese, like Porco Rosso for instance, which he prefers in French. Almost all of Ghibli films are made for anyone to enjoy; regardless of age or culture, which is why even when they are portraying a certain culture (be it Japanese or an European culture), they never do that in a way where it gets too specific, and if it does, there's always something that clarifies things so that the audience can understand.
Just in the trailer alone you can see shades of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Totoro, and Howl's Moving Castle. It truly feels like this is the culmination of Miyazaki's life's work, and hopefully will be the shining masterpiece it seems.
I've been lucky enough to see it in Japanese with subtitles. It is IMO Miyazaki's most ambitious, and best, movie since Spirited Away. Really looking forward to seeing it again.
I'm a Japanese woman in my 40s living in Spain, and I just saw this movie last weekend. It was the first time that I could not stop crying after watching a movie, not just Ghibli movies, but all movies. It was a movie that deeply moved my heart. This is a masterpiece created by Hayao Miyazaki, who is 82 years old and is the same age as my father, with all his soul. It contains a message for humanity. As you can see from the Japanese title, "How do you guys live?", Hayao Miyazaki is asking, "This is how I lived my life. How do you guys live your lives?" A number of prominent Japanese animation studios collaborated in the production of this work. It's a kind of repayment that shows respect and awe for what the 82-year-old Hayao Miyazaki has given us. I don't know why I burst into tears after watching the movie, but I feel like it was out of respect for him and gratitude, saying, "Thank you for showing me so many great movies since my childhood." Unfortunately, this movie did not do well at the box office in Japan. It's a shame that people in Japan seem to be asking too much for ``correct answers'' from movies. For me, the correct interpretation is that this movie is "art." What is important is what the viewer feels. I'm really happy that it's been highly rated overseas. The Academy Awards will be announced in January. The Academy Awards have fallen into commercialism, but could you please move those excectives of Hallywood who respect Hayao Miyazaki to action? The last Academy Award for Hayao Miyazaki!!!! ------------------------------------------------ 11/03/2024 About 30 minutes ago, the winner of the 2024 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film was announced! Congratulations to Hayao Miyazaki! After watching the Golden Globe Awards, British Academy Awards, and award trends in the past few months, and watching the several-minute video message from producer Suzuki and director Hayao Miyazaki that appeared on the Oscar website a few days ago, I was actually convinced that he would win the Academy Award. I sincerely respect and appreciate the efforts of 83-year-old my grandfather! I'm really happy! !
Respectfully what do you mean it didnt do well in the box office in Japan? It was by all means a box-office hit and is one of the highest grossing movies in the year and most Japanese reviews are very positive.
This is IMO the most ambitious, and best, movie Hayao Miyazaki has made since Spirited Away. No one does it quite like him. It's just pure, cinematic magic that transports you to another world.
I have to remind myself of how grateful I am to see hayao miazaki films in theaters. He truly is of the last masters of his form. I will never gain the experience nor the understanding of why his films just have this sort of “magic” factor to them, but I am 100% certain that it’s there. That there is a sort of magic in his films that I can feel. Thank god that I got to live in the same time as the great hayao miazaki. It has a been a true honor to not have watched his films but to have experienced them. Can’t wait to see this movie in theaters. To see it anywhere but on the biggest screen possible would be (to myself) a sin to the love of movies. People sometimes ask about certain pieces of art and say something along the lines of “they don’t make like they use too” or something along those lines, but I want you to know that this movie is one of those movies. There will never be a movie like the boy and the heron. It truly is the last movie of a bygone era of animated movies where animation had this much care and attention to the world itself. You will find movies that will imitate and maybe be inspired by its style but never find another that is THIS AUTHENTIC to its source. If I haven’t made it clear enough, I really do urge people to see this movie. Edit: Just saw the movie and I can confidently say that hayao miazaki still that greatness and that magic that’s in all of his movies. It was definitely his most personal and his most complex movie to date. It’s one of those movies that’s not easily digestible and may take 2 or more viewings to truly gain an understanding of what you saw. I’m going to see it again and try to see if I can get a better understanding of it entire. Also in every studio ghibli movie there is always that one moment where I’m watching it and i just look upon in wonder and awe and say “wow”. This movie has those moments. Can’t remember the last time I said those words in a theater before. I know it kind of cliche to say this but DAMN IS THIS MOVIE BEAUTIFUL.
I think it's the originality combined with the same fascination we had as a child with the unknown and the wild fantastical imaginations. His movies really capture them so well!!
Its because they do the animation old school with a touch and just a TOUCH of new polish on it. That's the best combination for anime and it looks stunning.
@@marvelousTUDEach frame is hand-drawn though. Check Wikipedia. This is the most expensive film produced in Japanese history & took nearly 7 years to finish
@@dsl69and for an end result that is 10x better than if they didn't hand-draw it. It lends itself well to the movie aging also, as the movie is timeless & the quality won't worsen with time like it does with computer animation.
@@JoshuaBLoweryVoice acting is such an amazing talent. It's especially interesting and impressive to see how well some film actors can excel at voice acting even when they've never done it.
Just saw this film. Was completely unprepared. The only way I can think to describe it is "like a beautiful nightmare." One of the most deeply upsetting and deeply moving films I've seen.
Miyazaki could have made a beautiful movie like Ponyo or Spirtied Away but he just can't stop letting his ww2 trauma dominate most of his works. Like Howls Moving Castle by Dianna Wynn Jones is one of my favorite books ever and he had to make a movie with bomb and war as the central theme when there was no war in the book whatsoever
That's the most defining characteristic of Miyazaki films. I remember watching Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and I remember the fluid animation was like nothing I had ever seen before. Gives me chills just talking about it
The pure joy and warmth I get out of watching any Ghibli movie is undescribable. My fiance and I have watched the movies over a dozen times but we won't get tired. Thank you mother for showing me Kiki and Totoro at a young age. Your love sparks with every Ghibli scene. And thank you everyone at Studio Ghibli. You can't imagine the importance of your movies for my health.
I am 60 years old. I saw a Ghibli movie for the first time when I was 20 years old. I am surprised that even at my age, I can be moved by a so-called animated movie. I wanted to show my children the things I love, so when they were small, I bought the DVDs and sat in front of the TV with them many times. Now that my son is an adult, he shows Ghibli movies to his children, that is, my grandchildren. Rather than showing them, he watches them with them. My grandchildren are still in kindergarten, so last month it was "Totoro" and this month it was "Ponyo." When a Ghibli movie is on TV, I can't help but be glued to the screen and watch it with them, which is funny. Even though I've seen the scenes many times, I can't help but be drawn in, laughing, feeling excited, and feeling sad. My granddaughters will grow up someday and be old enough to watch "How Do You Live?" and "Grave of the Fireflies." The sad scenes may make their hearts burst. The reason why Ghibli films have a nostalgic sensibility and attract so many people is probably because they carefully portray primal human emotions and human warmth through intricate depictions. 私は60歳です。初めてジブリ映画を見たのは20歳の頃でした。この年になってもいわゆるアニメ映画で感動できるとは驚きです。 自分が大好きなものは子供達にも見せたいもので、子供達が小さいときはDVDを買い、何度も一緒にテレビの前に座りました。 今では大人になった息子がやはりその子供、つまり、私の孫達にジブリ映画を見せています。見せているというより一緒に見ています。まだ、孫は幼稚園児なので、先月は「トトロ」、今月は「ポニョ」でしたが、テレビにジブリ映画がうつっているとつい私までその画面にくぎ付けになり、一緒に見入ってしまうからおかしいです。何回も見ている場面なのに、つい引き込まれて、笑ったり、どきどきしたり、悲しくなったりしてしまうのです。 この孫娘達もいつか大きくなり、「君たちはどう生きるか」や「火垂るの墓」を見れる年齢になるでしょう。悲しい場面では胸が張り裂けそうにになってしまうかもしれません。 そんなジブリ映画がなんだか懐かしく、そして、多くの人を引き付けるのは、人間としての原初の感情、人間の温かさを細やかな描写の中に丁寧に映し出しているからではないでしょうか。
Saw this today in Belgium, it's a masterpiece. It feels like a "conclusion" of sorts to both Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. You are not prepared how strange, creepy and beautiful this story is.
Thank you for that comment, my favorite story was always Howl; but to hear I get a chance to see all 3 stories finished on a big screen. I'm beside myself.
@@rooned Similar themes. And they seem to exist in the same universe. But no, not direct continuations. Also, it naturally feels like it's the end of a greater story because this is the last Miyazaki film. He's not creating any more. (Or so he said at one time but rumors are floating that he already wants to do another one, but the genius is 82yo already so fingers crossed he keeps creating to the very end.)
I lived in Japan from 1985 to 1988. Near my apartment there was a movie theatre that specialized in Anime films. I got to see Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind at that theatre. I fell in love with his films from that point on. I have enjoyed watching many Japanese anime films (the TV anime is spotty on the quality) but there is something about Miyazaki Hayao's work that never fails to touch my soul. I learn something about life and myself every time I see one of his films. I was a young man when I saw that first film and now I'm 60. Unbelievable how fast time has passed. Just glad I'm still here to see one more of his movies.
It's all the heart put into hand-drawing each frame & the beautifully done backgrounds.. Pause nearly any second in his films & it's a fully finished art piece. I'm also so pleased to be able to see this movie towards Miyazaki's old years. He's a stubborn old man, so I'm honestly hoping maybe he has another movie in him? Lol maybe that's too optimistic but who knows? He's already left & come back before, he just seems to be a natural-born storyteller & feels a need to share these messages. I'm 23 now & I look forward to maybe showing these to my future children one day. There is so much to be learned from his films. And they can bring so many different people together, like you & I. These films better the world & show how much art improves our lives. Not AI art, REAL art made from REAL human emotions. Just cannot be beat. You can feel it even when the movie ends. I'm so happy to hear how it's touched so many other as well
saaaame!!! I saw The Wind Rises in theaters, and I thought it was his last...I LOVE that one! But now I'm so hyped and blessed to be able to see another one on the big screen! I already hope I can go more than once!
SAME! I feel like I'm getting a wish granted. It looks so beautiful and SO GHIBLI, and I finally get to be alive for it! I'll watch the climaxes of other movies and shows and often feel very little, but one trailer from Miyazaki is enough to move me to tears. I can't wait for the rest :)
This is a pretty interesting trailer. The characters look interesting, the animation is incredible, and voice cast is stacked. But I can’t believe Miyazaki is back directing his 12th feature film at the age of 83. That’s pretty amazing. In terms of animated films, did he directed more movies than other animators?
he never directed anything that wasnt animated. in terms of feature length animation, theres probably directors who have worked on more movies than him. though i feel like Miyazaki has a lot more involvement in his projects, he is a single director and also the lead writer on almost all of them. each one of his movies is packed with unique ideas and stands up on its own.
We’ve just gotten home from watching this movie, what an absolute mind-blow. Incredibly beautiful and full of heart. Please go see this masterpiece for yourself.
All of Miyazaki's movies make me cry. They are just too damn beautiful. From Nausica, to this, I am never not amazed. I am so excited to watch this, and just grateful we all get another movie out of him.
The studio of leading Japanese animation directors Mamoru Hosoda, Hideaki Anno, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi also participated in the production of this film, and it is deeply moving to see three people who were once taught by Hayao Miyazaki helping him in his later years.
Absolutely loved this masterpiece. Mahito's coming of age journey, his love for his mother and Natsuko, the wisdom of the grand uncle, how the film is left open to various interpretations, the homage to previous Ghibli films, and of course, the stunning animation.
They weren't lying. After watching it two times, even though I still think Spirited away and Princess mononoke are masterpieces, this movie feels like his Magnum Opus.
@@princessthyemis Note that I didn't like it as much the first time I saw it. It was only after a week of thinking about it and watching it again that I got the full picture. I think if you're able to connect with it, the film has lots to offer, but if you don't, you'll still have an enjoyable and gorgeous ghibli film. But be prepared for that, I don't think anyone wants to get out of a Ghibli film feeling underwhelmed.
I've rewatched this movie three times now in both subbed and dub. I really wanted to click with it on my first watch, but left the theater like a lot of people here, feeling a mixture of a bit of boredom, confusion, lost, disappointment, and ambiguity. It was kind of hard for me to accept tbh. But, like The Wind Rises, I was lost while watching, but started to really appreciate it more as I pondered and solved certain aspects of the film. I gave it two more watches with other family members, and each time, I caught on to more of the symbolism, and probably most importantly, I had a new perspective on the pacing and plot. By the third watch, I was able to just sit back and enjoy every moment, and it's now competing for my favorite Ghibli film. It's Miyazaki's most introspective film by far, and combines the mature and mellow tones of something like The Wind Rises with the childhood adventure of his earliest works. I think the biggest killer of this movie for many fans will be expectations, followed by familiarity with Miyazaki. Based on the English trailer and name I saw, I was expecting a fast and simple adventure. It's not that. This film is slow paced, meticulous, and leaves a lot unexplained. The first half of the movie is essentiall all build up. We've also all gotten used to movies explaining each and every little thing to us and following a formulaic plot format that we all know. Miyazaki doesn't do that here at all. Characters don't explain their actions to anyone. He gives you clues to most of the puzzles but leaves it unsolved for the audience. Also, there is no static quest or objective for most of the movie. Just like life, Mahito's position and goal are always moving. Some might also feel like the transitions are rushed, but they are best described as fluid. Scenes move from one to another in a way not typical of most films. Lastly, the more familiar you are with where Miyazaki is as a creator, the more you can understand the themes. This movie is a farewell letter to his family, friends, coworkers, and fans more than anything else as he prepares us to watch his work disappear when he dies. There are also some cultural stuff not explained. For instance, it is taboo for men to enter a woman's birthing room, especially in 1940s Japanese culture.
Beautifully articulated. When I walked out of the theater I told my friend who I watched it with (another avid Miyazaki fan) “This is Hayao Miyazaki’s greatest hits, all in one”. I’m glad a lot of people got the same feeling. It really is a goodbye and a love letter to his craft and his fans. What an absolute legend of a man.
Much respect for this sincere evaluation and self-analysis. As someone who has seen nearly all of Miyazaki's films, but is not intimately familiar with them, I probably had different expectations going in. I also think that anyone who has lost their mother more quickly relates to this film on an emotional level even if they do not get it intellectually. All that being said, I think this puts him on a level similar to that of Kurosawa in live action. I thought it was one of the top 10 films I've ever seen in any format or genre -- and I've seen a lot of great films at my ancient age.
"You see this world....there's more work to be done". I was already getting goosebumps due to the animation and editing. This line just brought everything to a climax
What a stacked cast. And wow, that animation is clean as hell, can definitely see why it took six years to make this film. Great job everyone, can't wait to see this.
Wow, it's been a while since I've gotten goosebumps from a preview like this. I'm glad every time Miyazaki-san comes out of retirement to make "just one more movie" because it's such a treat to live in his worlds. 🥰
I don't know if I'm the only one that feels like this but there's something about the films made by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli that now any time I see their style of animation it instantly fills me with joy
I saw the film on IMAX in LA with the original Japanese voice track with subtitles and I was blown away. I can't begin to express the depth of this film.
I’m glad you feel that way, it made me feel so deeply touched by the majesty and complexity of existence and I just feel better about life right now than I did before. I think anyone who is open to it will have their own amazing and a little bit unique experience with this movie.
Anyone else finding it very strange how we can’t tell that that’s Robert Pattinson voicing the Heron? You’d imagine Williem Dafoe or Mark Hamil were the ones voicing him. Very good voice acting range from Pattinson there.
My husband and I were debating on whether it was Willem Dafoe or Mark Hamill when we saw the names at the end of the trailer. We were both pleasantly surprised when we looked it up! Robert Pattinson truly entering his goblin era! Good for him!
@@danielsvetlichny5721 I saw it at NYFF this year. It's almost how the original voice actor Masaki Suda delivered it, and it fits perfectly. The cast up and down is top-tier.
Studio Ghibli's films have been close to my heart since I was very young. Such emotion, such comfort, such joy they have brought me. To see yet another film from the masters on the big screen, and a new story inspired by such a classic book, I can only imagine how incredible it will be in it's entirety.
Just saw it in theaters with my bf and kid as we’re all massive ghibli fans and we had our minds blown. this movie already means a lot to me, even more so than spirited away which has been a part of my heart ever since I was a young kid.
This feels like classic Hayao. Can’t wait to see it. Ghibli movies have a certain quiet magic and they weave a spell over the viewer than other animation can’t.
imo, this is his top 3 film. So subtle, so many layers, so character and emotionally driven. Part coming of age, part auto biographical. It's the kind of film that stays with me for a very long time, like Satoshi Kon's films.
This has to be one of the best trailers I’ve ever seen. The music, the imagery, the voice acting, it’s all so perfect. I haven’t been this excited to see a movie in years.
Watching the trailer with my partner and we fell silent and just tears. Moved because I feel the goodbye, I see the tribute, and there is more in this world to be done. Thank you Hayao.
god this was absolutely incredible. i genuinely have no words. it captured the magic of all the classic ghibli movies whilst maintaining its own identity. its everything we could have ever wanted.
I went to Japan a month ago and last thing i did was see this movie in japanese (i don't know Japanese). Even without speaking the language, the movie stunned me. I can't wait to see it again here in the States, and get the full experience this time!
It’s clear they’ve done something I always love seeing - taking the techniques learned to animate specialized scenes and apply them moving forward. Anyone who saw Suzume knows what I mean. Regardless of director/production it’s not only smart practice but makes the entire set of movies feel cohesive stylistically!
I saw this last week. I'm a 35 year old combat vet from the OIF/OEF wars. Miyazaki has always brought me some strange of peace. And I love it. Makes me feel so normal to know someone as brilliant as he, seems to understand the brains struggle
i’m actually so sad that people grow old and have to leave this world… miyazaki deserves the world for putting a great memory in most children’s childhood- including mine. idk what i’m gonna do now that the boy and heron is his last film 😔 ghibli will always be in my heart
He has said he is making his last film for the past like 10 films now! So there is hope! Also his son makes great films as well, and will carry on the tradition!
@@Jimbly985 I cannot image the tremendous magnitude of the challenge but I feel that Goro needs to establish his own style instead of (consciously or not) a Miyazaki-like film. I would really like to see a true Goro Miyazaki's film, of course with Ghibli's art signature. My best wishes to Hayao and Goro.
miyazaki has retired many times in think, but the result always ends the same. he keeps returning to the art because he can’t stop his imagination and the urge of art and storytelling.
@@Jimbly985 Please keep in mind that the last time he said he'd be retiring he was in his 70's. He's, like...82 as of this year. He only has so much time left and The Boy and the Heron took ten years to make. I personally don't want him working into his 90's LOL he's earned a little rest after decades of working non-stop. He mentioned in a documentary that work is what makes him feel fulfilled, but still, there's only so long you can go.
@@otterpoppinfrom what I’ve read about him, working on those movies eases his mind, I dont think he is the type to just retire, I wouldn’t put it past him to release one more movie
Took my mother to see this last night. My mother is a burn survivor who got caught in a house fire a few years before I was born, and got 3rd degree burns on 99% of her body. To say this film struck a chord with me would be an understatement. After seeing this once, certainly still not my favourite Ghibli, but I don't know if I could but into words how I felt sharing this experience with my mother.
This movie is autobiographical. It's like delving into Hayo Miyazaki's long life feelings, thoughts and experiences. Miyazaki tries to tell us that in death, there is life. The line between life and death may be less distinct than we think. If we use our imagination we can find the real beauty in this world. Everyone must see this movie. It's been a month since i lost my father to cancer and this movie resonates with me so deeply. I don't know if it's just me but I feel like this is a farewell from Miyazaki to all of us,a last gift with rich symbolism for us to unlock. ❤
Studio Ghibli will always have that effect on me wherein you want to be in their world everytime you watched their movies. so excited to see it back with this kind of animation ❤
I've seen it yesterday and let me tell you, this is not just one of Miyazaki's greatest films to date, it is simply one of year's best films period. The storytelling, cinematography, pacing, all remarkable, a true work of art. I did see it in its original japanese dubbing, and that's how I recommend it to be seen.
thank you ive been trying to figure out how i want to experience this film and i even come to conclusion on just seeing it twice in both sub and dub lol but i will forsure see it in its original form first :D
In Italy it has been released only this week and what a masterpiece it is, it's the coronation of one of the most incredible career in the industry, it may not be the greatest Ghibli movie of them all but the fact that it is a movie both about death(the end pf a life)and about the author himself facing the end of its career deeply moves anyone who has watched it; and as obvious as it may be, I have to say it, Joes Hisaishi really outdid himself, listening to "The last smile" with headphones moved me to tears.
A tool to heal our collective souls - a beautiful and accurate way to describe most Miyazaki movies. He stands apart from other Japanese storytellers who are usually obsessed with tragedy and loss (something to do with the history of Japan perhaps), in that his tales almost always end with the triumph of hope and love.
Ugh can't wait, my heart needs this. So happy he made another film. I will definitely go to the theater even though it's always packed due to the lack of screenings. It is a cool feeling being surrounded by people who collectively have so much admiration for the work.
This film, made by an old master 82years old, is full of youthful, fresh energy, like the work by a talented young director. I went to the movie theater thinking it's must be his last fight, but within the first three minutes of the movie, I was completely knocked out and thrown over the ring. In effect, this will be Hayao Miyazaki's last work. But I can't believe he would quit making movies. I'm sure he already has new ideas swirling around in his head.
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s work has been in my life for as long as I can remember. When I go on a walk, I get glimpses of these moments in his creation. In terms of this film… to one person, it’s a weird, confusing masterpiece of an animation; to a Ghibli fan, it’s a culmination with moments of every piece of heart in their previous work, and to everyone, this film is the cure to pain and war.
This movie is the culmination of everything that Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki learned over the years in making films. It's a total and complete Masterpiece!
Just watched it, and it was like nothing I've seen before. It was visually stunning, strange yet inviting. I'm so happy that I had the chance to watch a studio ghibli movie in a theater. ❤
I watched the making-of documentary of Hayao Miyazaki's latest work, "The Boy and the heron" . After viewing the documentary, I felt that the theme of the movie is a requiem for Miyazaki's close friend, the renowned anime film director Isao Takahata, known for "Grave of the Fireflies." Takahata, who was Miyazaki's senior by five years, taught many things to a young Miyazaki. For Miyazaki, Takahata was a mentor, a parent, and a rival. Takahata passed away in 2018, and Miyazaki struggled to accept his death for a long time. The boy depicted in "The Boy and the heron" represents Miyazaki, and the great uncle is Takahata. The farewell to the great uncle is the central theme of the film, portraying Miyazaki finally breaking free from the spell of Takahata and depicting his own liberation.
There are a lot of references to Miyazaki's past works. 0:27 Mononoke 0:52 Ponyo 1:00 Future Boy Conan 1:02 Kiki's house 1:04 Howl (Calcifer?) 1:05 Whisper of the heart (possibly) 1:07 Animal Treasure Island (maybe) 1:33 Laputa The one with the boat is especially obvious.
I think 1:05 is......Spirited Away? I just REALLY remember that run, and I dont know what Whisper of the Heart is. I'm almost certain that was the Chihiro run
@@rai4119It's a movie directed by Yoshifumi Kondo, but Miyazaki wrote the screenplay if I am not mistaken. In the movie, the protagonist writes a book and there's a place in that book that is similiar to that cave.
All ghibli references 1:22 - howl helping sofia open door in howls moving castle 1:05 - chihuro running down stairs in spirited away 1:33 - pazu falling off of laputa in castle in the sky 0:48 to 0:53 - ponyo reference 1:03 - kiki delivery service house 1:04 - calcifer in howls moving castle 1:10 - reminds me of haku from spirited away 0:03 - old sophie walking up the mountain in howls moving castle
@@jujireryesss I was feeling that too! Getting led to a strange building! But after watching, I can confidently say that it feels like an amazing homage & this movie definitely has a life of it's own. It's just his amazing style, it brings all the works together & helps tie Miyazaki's main themes together. Just spectacular
I was not sure what I saw when I left a theater but the impression it left was something I rarely felt in my life after a movie... and it comes back with the same intensity every time I think about the movie.
Just got back from this movie. I only learned of its existence last night. I didn’t see the trailer at all. I went in totally blind. It was so much fun to just watch this amazing story unfold. Can’t wait to see it again!
I watched this masterpiece with my husband during our honeymoon at a cinema in Shinjuku without having watched the trailer and understanding only 5 words in Japanese (the movie was, of course, in the original language without any subtitle). Hayao Miyazaki's prowess in visual storytelling, combined with Joe Hisaishi's musical talents, still managed to touch and awe us. We can't wait to watch this newest (and apparently final) work of Hayao Miyazaki when it's available in our country - with subtitles this time. :)
Perhaps the best by Miyazaki, the Studio Ghibli, of the Japanese Anime and among Japan movies, and may even be a triumph of philosophical history of mankind.
@@itsmebutchukoy The Boy and the Heron released July 14, 2023 in Japan. It is finally making it's way to the West on December 8, 2023. If you can't wait for the Western release you could always pirate a Japanese version of the movie.
Calling it his “Magnum Opas” is HUGE praise considering SPIRITED AWAY EXISTS so I am SOOOO much more excited now (I mean I always was but WOW that’s praise!!) Looks phenomenal!!
i know right?!!?!?!? How could anything beat the storytelling of Spirited Away?!?!? If this blows THAT out of the water....I'll be beyond stunned, and I'll certainly fall in love with it!!
I feel like any actor would be honored to be in a ghibli film
Dude, after reading a bit of comments I was litterally just thinking this.
Miyazaki is principal of animation ❤
they SHOULD be honored to even be considered!
for real. especially with each movie potentially being miyazaki's last (not saying he's getting old, he just keeps saying he's retiring lol).
That sounds so true
It has already been released in Spain, and I can tell you that you are not prepared for this masterpiece. It deserves to be seen in a movie theater
Same here, already seen it two times. A shame it really isn't in that many cinemas, considering lots of sessions were getting consistently filled to the brim the first days of screening. (also why am I writing in english you're clearly spanish -_-)
Well anyway, ya'll not ready for it. Miyazaki outdid himself once again to an almost worrying point. The animation is also some of, if not the best I've ever seen, period.
Can’t wait!
@@mintsaucemilitia Years ago I also lost my parents. Always miss them but I have learned to live with it. It is precisely one of the central themes of the film: accepting that we have an end and we must try to be good people to our loved ones.
Was so happy to see it release early in Spain compared to the UK. It is an incredible film, and my favorite Hayao Miyazaki movie since Spirited Away.
@@mintsaucemilitia wow, I'm so sorry about that. I hope you manage to connect with the film, Sounds like it's coming at the perfect time for you.
This movie is absolutely insane. Its like a combination of every Ghibli film and yet feels completely different
Based on the trailer, I think it's a new story and combining or connecting every Ghibli world into one, because the main lead is one person.
Facts, it really had a lot of nods to his previous films, this new one was more on the trippier side tho i will say !! Visually stunning
@@AlFirous0:10 No Way I'm not working this boy 😡😡😡😡😡
@@Bellavista260:10 Boy I don't know who you are. but you not going to win Oscars 😡😡😡😡
Okay?@@julianharris530
Rob Pattinson's voice acting is incredible. The direction for the english cast in Ghibli movies are always stellar.
this is Disney direction, you must watch ghibli's movies with the original japanese cast.
@@GLITEULBURGNo he mustn't, they can watch it any way they like.
@@GLITEULBURG You're not obliged to watch something in it's original language, especially when it's an animated feature that's easier to digest for most cultures such as movies made by Studio Ghibli.
Yes, for live-action, I would normally recommend to just watch in its original language, since you're seeing the actors play the characters themselves, but when it's animation, you're just seeing the character itself and I believe you're more free to choose which language you want as long as the translation is as faithful to the original intent as possible, cause at the end of the day, all languages (including the original) are dubbings. But, of course, there's always some exceptions for different reasons, in which Ghibli movies almost never fall.
You also have to take into consideration that Miyazaki himself prefers some of his movies in other languages that are not Japanese, like Porco Rosso for instance, which he prefers in French. Almost all of Ghibli films are made for anyone to enjoy; regardless of age or culture, which is why even when they are portraying a certain culture (be it Japanese or an European culture), they never do that in a way where it gets too specific, and if it does, there's always something that clarifies things so that the audience can understand.
@@KnotPhoundWell put dude👍
I don’t hear Robert at all
Just in the trailer alone you can see shades of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Totoro, and Howl's Moving Castle. It truly feels like this is the culmination of Miyazaki's life's work, and hopefully will be the shining masterpiece it seems.
Well said I got the same impression with all the styles in one trailer
I've been lucky enough to see it in Japanese with subtitles. It is IMO Miyazaki's most ambitious, and best, movie since Spirited Away. Really looking forward to seeing it again.
Judging from the soundtrack I also got glimpses of "When Marnie Was There", I'm so excited to see this!
Agree. Plus I feel a very strong vibe of "Grafe of the fireflies". I guess this movie will be very dramatic. Can't wait to see (and cry) 😅
And a taste of Pan's Labyrinth
I'm a Japanese woman in my 40s living in Spain, and I just saw this movie last weekend. It was the first time that I could not stop crying after watching a movie, not just Ghibli movies, but all movies. It was a movie that deeply moved my heart. This is a masterpiece created by Hayao Miyazaki, who is 82 years old and is the same age as my father, with all his soul.
It contains a message for humanity. As you can see from the Japanese title, "How do you guys live?", Hayao Miyazaki is asking, "This is how I lived my life. How do you guys live your lives?"
A number of prominent Japanese animation studios collaborated in the production of this work. It's a kind of repayment that shows respect and awe for what the 82-year-old Hayao Miyazaki has given us.
I don't know why I burst into tears after watching the movie, but I feel like it was out of respect for him and gratitude, saying, "Thank you for showing me so many great movies since my childhood."
Unfortunately, this movie did not do well at the box office in Japan. It's a shame that people in Japan seem to be asking too much for ``correct answers'' from movies. For me, the correct interpretation is that this movie is "art." What is important is what the viewer feels.
I'm really happy that it's been highly rated overseas. The Academy Awards will be announced in January. The Academy Awards have fallen into commercialism, but could you please move those excectives of Hallywood who respect Hayao Miyazaki to action?
The last Academy Award for Hayao Miyazaki!!!!
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11/03/2024
About 30 minutes ago, the winner of the 2024 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film was announced! Congratulations to Hayao Miyazaki!
After watching the Golden Globe Awards, British Academy Awards, and award trends in the past few months, and watching the several-minute video message from producer Suzuki and director Hayao Miyazaki that appeared on the Oscar website a few days ago, I was actually convinced that he would win the Academy Award. I sincerely respect and appreciate the efforts of 83-year-old my grandfather! I'm really happy! !
日本で、この映画の興行収入は、81億6000万円を突破し観客動員数は546万人を突破し大成功してます。
観客の評価がものすごく高評価と低評価に割れてたんですが私はこの世界観に圧倒されました!!
Respectfully what do you mean it didnt do well in the box office in Japan? It was by all means a box-office hit and is one of the highest grossing movies in the year and most Japanese reviews are very positive.
Pa lu
この映画は宮崎駿自身のアニメとアニメ制作への想いをファンタジーに置き換えて見せているので、難解な感じに成っているのだと思います。
新しい時代に戸惑っている眞人(宮崎駿)に鷺男(鈴木敏夫プロデューサー)が母親(宮崎自身の手描きアニメ)は死んでないと告げ合いに行く様に告げる。映画製作の始まりです。
こう解釈すると特に難解ではないのです。
ヒサコ(実母)と夏子(継母)が不仲な訳では無いところを見ると、デジタル技術の発展も、宮崎は悪い事だとは思っていない。結局眞人は多少の居心地の悪さを感じつつも腹違いの弟との新生活を向かえる。違和感と多少の疎外感の中で、やっぱり好きなアニメ作りを止められないのが宮崎駿かなと。
これをちょっとした冒険譚にするという作業をやったので、難解で唐突という印象を持った人が多いのも事実かと思われます。
自傷行為も唐突で意味が分からないと思った人が多いと思いますが、宮崎駿自身がもう自分が築いて来たスタイルのアニメの時代は終って、転入した学校(新しいジブリの制作現場)から逃げた。ところがアニメを作れないのは頭を割られる程苦痛だった。こう解釈出来ます。死ぬまでアニメーターであり映画監督であるしかない、そんな想いを形にしたのがこの作品なんじゃないかな。
"俺は生涯アニメーターで映画監督だったしこれからもそうだ、君たちはどう生きるか？"これが難解さの裏に隠されたメッセージじゃないかな。
10代はじめ、戦時下で母親の死と父の再婚、引っ越し。ものすごい環境の変化の中で10代はじめの少年が理由のわからない行動に出るっていうのは私はすごく腑に落ちました。
This is IMO the most ambitious, and best, movie Hayao Miyazaki has made since Spirited Away. No one does it quite like him. It's just pure, cinematic magic that transports you to another world.
Have u seen it?
@@noahjoyner8232 Yes, it released a week ago in my country in Japanese with subtitles.
That's because this is his last movie
@@sebastiangruenfeld141 No he is already working on another one
Each rewatch of Spirted Away i find new intricacies. I havent seen this one yet but from the trailer I have high expectation.
I have to remind myself of how grateful I am to see hayao miazaki films in theaters. He truly is of the last masters of his form. I will never gain the experience nor the understanding of why his films just have this sort of “magic” factor to them, but I am 100% certain that it’s there. That there is a sort of magic in his films that I can feel. Thank god that I got to live in the same time as the great hayao miazaki. It has a been a true honor to not have watched his films but to have experienced them. Can’t wait to see this movie in theaters. To see it anywhere but on the biggest screen possible would be (to myself) a sin to the love of movies. People sometimes ask about certain pieces of art and say something along the lines of “they don’t make like they use too” or something along those lines, but I want you to know that this movie is one of those movies. There will never be a movie like the boy and the heron. It truly is the last movie of a bygone era of animated movies where animation had this much care and attention to the world itself. You will find movies that will imitate and maybe be inspired by its style but never find another that is THIS AUTHENTIC to its source. If I haven’t made it clear enough, I really do urge people to see this movie.
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Just saw the movie and I can confidently say that hayao miazaki still that greatness and that magic that’s in all of his movies. It was definitely his most personal and his most complex movie to date. It’s one of those movies that’s not easily digestible and may take 2 or more viewings to truly gain an understanding of what you saw. I’m going to see it again and try to see if I can get a better understanding of it entire. Also in every studio ghibli movie there is always that one moment where I’m watching it and i just look upon in wonder and awe and say “wow”. This movie has those moments. Can’t remember the last time I said those words in a theater before. I know it kind of cliche to say this but DAMN IS THIS MOVIE BEAUTIFUL.
I think it's the originality combined with the same fascination we had as a child with the unknown and the wild fantastical imaginations. His movies really capture them so well!!
Unfold like a flower. Dive deep within to find who you truly are. You are not learning, you are remembering.
Its because they do the animation old school with a touch and just a TOUCH of new polish on it. That's the best combination for anime and it looks stunning.
theres somethin about miyazakis
You put into words what I have felt watching his movies since I was a kid.
There is magic in his work, indeed
I absolutely love that Studio Ghibli is still doing Cel Animation for their movies, it makes it feel so organic and nostalgic.
I know, I can only hope that Ghibli or some successor will always be keeping this type of animation alive because it is truly magical
...and waaay more expensive
This is not cel animation lol. Ghibli has done digital coloring since Spirited Away.
@@marvelousTUDEach frame is hand-drawn though. Check Wikipedia. This is the most expensive film produced in Japanese history & took nearly 7 years to finish
@@dsl69and for an end result that is 10x better than if they didn't hand-draw it. It lends itself well to the movie aging also, as the movie is timeless & the quality won't worsen with time like it does with computer animation.
The amount of people who think the heron is willem or mark is hilarious. Robert is just that good at transforming his voice apparently
As someone who was fooled into thinking it was Mark Hamil, I must agree with you
If youhavent seen the lighthouse you really dont know how good of an actor robert pattinson (and willem dafoe coincidentally) is
@@hadezues Yeah I've seen Lighthouse, but not in a while (about 4 years ago). That and I didn't know any of the actors in the film when I watched
@@hadezuesand here they are together again!
Holy shit, that's PATTINSON?? I am in awe. How marvelous.
Pattinson as the Heron is ridiculous in all the best ways
I thought it was Defoe
@@bennywark3103its pattison
Uhh I’m pretty sure that’s Mark Hamill not Pattinson 😂🤦🏻♂️
Holy crap he really transforms his voice, that's crazy
@@JoshuaBLoweryVoice acting is such an amazing talent. It's especially interesting and impressive to see how well some film actors can excel at voice acting even when they've never done it.
Just saw this film. Was completely unprepared. The only way I can think to describe it is "like a beautiful nightmare." One of the most deeply upsetting and deeply moving films I've seen.
Miyazaki could have made a beautiful movie like Ponyo or Spirtied Away but he just can't stop letting his ww2 trauma dominate most of his works. Like Howls Moving Castle by Dianna Wynn Jones is one of my favorite books ever and he had to make a movie with bomb and war as the central theme when there was no war in the book whatsoever
That's so cool, I live in a small border town and I'm about to find out if they are playing it in my local cinema.
Such a melancholic ending. Makes me think that it's an analogy for Miyazaki passing the torch and his worries about doing so.
@@Opal5674still a phenomenal piece of film.
The ending is beautiful, it's a message from Miyazaki to us that we have the power "to create beautiful worlds untainted by malice."
the animation is so damn clean, especially the fire scenes, words just cant express its pure beauty!!
That shot 0:35 is darn amazing. The sun behind as the heron comes towards the audience is so powerful. My favorite shot so far.
That's the most defining characteristic of Miyazaki films. I remember watching Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind and I remember the fluid animation was like nothing I had ever seen before. Gives me chills just talking about it
Hayao Miyazak is truly one of the greatest animators of all time.
Repent and believe the gospel, this could be your last chance to be saved, God bless you
@@Winter-The-Masquerade Indeed.
The pure joy and warmth I get out of watching any Ghibli movie is undescribable. My fiance and I have watched the movies over a dozen times but we won't get tired. Thank you mother for showing me Kiki and Totoro at a young age. Your love sparks with every Ghibli scene. And thank you everyone at Studio Ghibli. You can't imagine the importance of your movies for my health.
That's so beautiful!
Same here❤
Kikis delivery service is one of my all time favourite movies.
I am 60 years old. I saw a Ghibli movie for the first time when I was 20 years old. I am surprised that even at my age, I can be moved by a so-called animated movie.
I wanted to show my children the things I love, so when they were small, I bought the DVDs and sat in front of the TV with them many times.
Now that my son is an adult, he shows Ghibli movies to his children, that is, my grandchildren. Rather than showing them, he watches them with them. My grandchildren are still in kindergarten, so last month it was "Totoro" and this month it was "Ponyo." When a Ghibli movie is on TV, I can't help but be glued to the screen and watch it with them, which is funny. Even though I've seen the scenes many times, I can't help but be drawn in, laughing, feeling excited, and feeling sad.
My granddaughters will grow up someday and be old enough to watch "How Do You Live?" and "Grave of the Fireflies." The sad scenes may make their hearts burst.
The reason why Ghibli films have a nostalgic sensibility and attract so many people is probably because they carefully portray primal human emotions and human warmth through intricate depictions.
私は60歳です。初めてジブリ映画を見たのは20歳の頃でした。この年になってもいわゆるアニメ映画で感動できるとは驚きです。
自分が大好きなものは子供達にも見せたいもので、子供達が小さいときはDVDを買い、何度も一緒にテレビの前に座りました。
今では大人になった息子がやはりその子供、つまり、私の孫達にジブリ映画を見せています。見せているというより一緒に見ています。まだ、孫は幼稚園児なので、先月は「トトロ」、今月は「ポニョ」でしたが、テレビにジブリ映画がうつっているとつい私までその画面にくぎ付けになり、一緒に見入ってしまうからおかしいです。何回も見ている場面なのに、つい引き込まれて、笑ったり、どきどきしたり、悲しくなったりしてしまうのです。
この孫娘達もいつか大きくなり、「君たちはどう生きるか」や「火垂るの墓」を見れる年齢になるでしょう。悲しい場面では胸が張り裂けそうにになってしまうかもしれません。
そんなジブリ映画がなんだか懐かしく、そして、多くの人を引き付けるのは、人間としての原初の感情、人間の温かさを細やかな描写の中に丁寧に映し出しているからではないでしょうか。
Saw this today in Belgium, it's a masterpiece. It feels like a "conclusion" of sorts to both Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. You are not prepared how strange, creepy and beautiful this story is.
Thank you for that comment, my favorite story was always Howl; but to hear I get a chance to see all 3 stories finished on a big screen. I'm beside myself.
Stolen top comment.
@@BalboaBaggins bruh what😂
@@7n154 ? is this movie actually a continuation of any of those movies or are u just saying they have similar plots?
@@rooned Similar themes. And they seem to exist in the same universe. But no, not direct continuations. Also, it naturally feels like it's the end of a greater story because this is the last Miyazaki film. He's not creating any more. (Or so he said at one time but rumors are floating that he already wants to do another one, but the genius is 82yo already so fingers crossed he keeps creating to the very end.)
The way a ghibli film will give me goosebumps every time is uncanny.
I lived in Japan from 1985 to 1988. Near my apartment there was a movie theatre that specialized in Anime films. I got to see Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind at that theatre. I fell in love with his films from that point on. I have enjoyed watching many Japanese anime films (the TV anime is spotty on the quality) but there is something about Miyazaki Hayao's work that never fails to touch my soul. I learn something about life and myself every time I see one of his films. I was a young man when I saw that first film and now I'm 60. Unbelievable how fast time has passed. Just glad I'm still here to see one more of his movies.
That’s beautiful to hear
Time passes quickly for us no matter where we live.
It's all the heart put into hand-drawing each frame & the beautifully done backgrounds.. Pause nearly any second in his films & it's a fully finished art piece. I'm also so pleased to be able to see this movie towards Miyazaki's old years. He's a stubborn old man, so I'm honestly hoping maybe he has another movie in him? Lol maybe that's too optimistic but who knows? He's already left & come back before, he just seems to be a natural-born storyteller & feels a need to share these messages. I'm 23 now & I look forward to maybe showing these to my future children one day. There is so much to be learned from his films. And they can bring so many different people together, like you & I. These films better the world & show how much art improves our lives. Not AI art, REAL art made from REAL human emotions. Just cannot be beat. You can feel it even when the movie ends. I'm so happy to hear how it's touched so many other as well
@honeybunchesofoats00 I appreciate your comment, especially the part about “how much art improves our lives.” That’s an important message, I think.
I never thought I'd see another Miyazaki film released in my lifetime. I'm so exited to see this one! legit brought me to tears.
saaaame!!! I saw The Wind Rises in theaters, and I thought it was his last...I LOVE that one! But now I'm so hyped and blessed to be able to see another one on the big screen! I already hope I can go more than once!
Same here
SAME! I feel like I'm getting a wish granted. It looks so beautiful and SO GHIBLI, and I finally get to be alive for it!
I'll watch the climaxes of other movies and shows and often feel very little, but one trailer from Miyazaki is enough to move me to tears. I can't wait for the rest :)
miyazaki: retirement was a mistake
Hayao Miyazaki: "This will be my final film, I swear"
Studio Ghibli: "So I guess we'll see you at the office next week, Miyazaki san?"
This is a pretty interesting trailer. The characters look interesting, the animation is incredible, and voice cast is stacked. But I can’t believe Miyazaki is back directing his 12th feature film at the age of 83. That’s pretty amazing. In terms of animated films, did he directed more movies than other animators?
he never directed anything that wasnt animated. in terms of feature length animation, theres probably directors who have worked on more movies than him. though i feel like Miyazaki has a lot more involvement in his projects, he is a single director and also the lead writer on almost all of them. each one of his movies is packed with unique ideas and stands up on its own.
@@polarpickles8035he is legendary director in the history of animation
dude is a legend. I hope we can get one more film from him.
14th film!
@@유경이-m9d 12 feature films plus several other TV series credits
We’ve just gotten home from watching this movie, what an absolute mind-blow. Incredibly beautiful and full of heart. Please go see this masterpiece for yourself.
I chocked up at the end ifk why but everything accumulated at the end and just was and made sense
All of Miyazaki's movies make me cry. They are just too damn beautiful. From Nausica, to this, I am never not amazed. I am so excited to watch this, and just grateful we all get another movie out of him.
The studio of leading Japanese animation directors Mamoru Hosoda, Hideaki Anno, and Hiromasa Yonebayashi also participated in the production of this film, and it is deeply moving to see three people who were once taught by Hayao Miyazaki helping him in his later years.
Robert Pattinson as the Heron is unrecognizable!!! I can't wait to watch this
Absolutely loved this masterpiece. Mahito's coming of age journey, his love for his mother and Natsuko, the wisdom of the grand uncle, how the film is left open to various interpretations, the homage to previous Ghibli films, and of course, the stunning animation.
They weren't lying. After watching it two times, even though I still think Spirited away and Princess mononoke are masterpieces, this movie feels like his Magnum Opus.
holy cooooow!!!!!!!!!
@@princessthyemis Note that I didn't like it as much the first time I saw it. It was only after a week of thinking about it and watching it again that I got the full picture. I think if you're able to connect with it, the film has lots to offer, but if you don't, you'll still have an enjoyable and gorgeous ghibli film. But be prepared for that, I don't think anyone wants to get out of a Ghibli film feeling underwhelmed.
Only a ghibli trailer could have me tearing up even when I've just got a vague idea of what the movie will be about 💕🥺
Same.
Didn't plan on sitting in the break room at work, tearing up while watching a Ghibli trailer, but here I am. 🥲
Me too holy shit
So true.
С'est vrai
Me too
I've rewatched this movie three times now in both subbed and dub. I really wanted to click with it on my first watch, but left the theater like a lot of people here, feeling a mixture of a bit of boredom, confusion, lost, disappointment, and ambiguity. It was kind of hard for me to accept tbh. But, like The Wind Rises, I was lost while watching, but started to really appreciate it more as I pondered and solved certain aspects of the film. I gave it two more watches with other family members, and each time, I caught on to more of the symbolism, and probably most importantly, I had a new perspective on the pacing and plot. By the third watch, I was able to just sit back and enjoy every moment, and it's now competing for my favorite Ghibli film. It's Miyazaki's most introspective film by far, and combines the mature and mellow tones of something like The Wind Rises with the childhood adventure of his earliest works.
I think the biggest killer of this movie for many fans will be expectations, followed by familiarity with Miyazaki. Based on the English trailer and name I saw, I was expecting a fast and simple adventure. It's not that. This film is slow paced, meticulous, and leaves a lot unexplained. The first half of the movie is essentiall all build up. We've also all gotten used to movies explaining each and every little thing to us and following a formulaic plot format that we all know. Miyazaki doesn't do that here at all. Characters don't explain their actions to anyone. He gives you clues to most of the puzzles but leaves it unsolved for the audience. Also, there is no static quest or objective for most of the movie. Just like life, Mahito's position and goal are always moving. Some might also feel like the transitions are rushed, but they are best described as fluid. Scenes move from one to another in a way not typical of most films. Lastly, the more familiar you are with where Miyazaki is as a creator, the more you can understand the themes. This movie is a farewell letter to his family, friends, coworkers, and fans more than anything else as he prepares us to watch his work disappear when he dies.
There are also some cultural stuff not explained. For instance, it is taboo for men to enter a woman's birthing room, especially in 1940s Japanese culture.
Beautifully articulated. When I walked out of the theater I told my friend who I watched it with (another avid Miyazaki fan) “This is Hayao Miyazaki’s greatest hits, all in one”. I’m glad a lot of people got the same feeling. It really is a goodbye and a love letter to his craft and his fans. What an absolute legend of a man.
Please where did you watch it?
Much respect for this sincere evaluation and self-analysis. As someone who has seen nearly all of Miyazaki's films, but is not intimately familiar with them, I probably had different expectations going in. I also think that anyone who has lost their mother more quickly relates to this film on an emotional level even if they do not get it intellectually. All that being said, I think this puts him on a level similar to that of Kurosawa in live action. I thought it was one of the top 10 films I've ever seen in any format or genre -- and I've seen a lot of great films at my ancient age.
"You see this world....there's more work to be done". I was already getting goosebumps due to the animation and editing. This line just brought everything to a climax
Pattinson's voice from being a Cringe Vampire to Batman to Grey Heron 😳
Him and Suda Masaki impressed me🥲
I’m so happy this got nominated from the Golden Globe! Truly deserves it trophy 🏆
I want the Oscar in Miyazaki hands ASAP
Yes :)
And it won!👍
Idk what is it with Miyazki's films, but even a trailer for them makes me cry like a baby.
It's that music man gets me too
What a stacked cast. And wow, that animation is clean as hell, can definitely see why it took six years to make this film. Great job everyone, can't wait to see this.
アカデミー賞受賞おめでとうございます！！！
映画の中に吸い込まれそうになってしまうような魅力的な映画でした..!
Wow, it's been a while since I've gotten goosebumps from a preview like this. I'm glad every time Miyazaki-san comes out of retirement to make "just one more movie" because it's such a treat to live in his worlds. 🥰
Saw it last night, you won’t be disappointed
I don't know if I'm the only one that feels like this but there's something about the films made by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli that now any time I see their style of animation it instantly fills me with joy
yes you are the only one except maybe a few million other people
Can we stop with these "I don't know if i'm the only one" cringe comments? It's really annoying
@@jacopom.7477 I don't know if I'm the only one who feels like this, but I think your's and the one above's comments are even more cringe 😊
@@Destinysproblemchild Nothing beats your comment in terms of cringe
@@jacopom.7477then don't read them. You can only be annoyed if you want to be annoyed.
I saw the film on IMAX in LA with the original Japanese voice track with subtitles and I was blown away. I can't begin to express the depth of this film.
Full English stacked is just like candy, this is insane to see how some came back and do it justice every time❤️
Robert Pattinson may be the best voice actor of our generation.
I just watched this in theaters, it was the best movie I've ever seen, it spoke to my soul and changed how I viewed life as a whole.
I’m glad you feel that way, it made me feel so deeply touched by the majesty and complexity of existence and I just feel better about life right now than I did before. I think anyone who is open to it will have their own amazing and a little bit unique experience with this movie.
@@pinkfloydguy7781your mom got deeply touched
Anyone else finding it very strange how we can’t tell that that’s Robert Pattinson voicing the Heron? You’d imagine Williem Dafoe or Mark Hamil were the ones voicing him. Very good voice acting range from Pattinson there.
My husband and I were debating on whether it was Willem Dafoe or Mark Hamill when we saw the names at the end of the trailer. We were both pleasantly surprised when we looked it up! Robert Pattinson truly entering his goblin era! Good for him!
Oh he is EXCEPTIONAL as the Heron as he delivered this distinct scraggy voice that I expect out of that bird.
@@danielsvetlichny5721 I saw it at NYFF this year. It's almost how the original voice actor Masaki Suda delivered it, and it fits perfectly. The cast up and down is top-tier.
So which character is Defoe playing then?
@@legitpancake4276 A dying Pelican who only lives for two minutes.
The trailer alone made me shed a tear; the voice acting is impactful as well, just pure emotion put into it
This was a good one. I was so grateful to be able to see a new Miyazaki film in theaters. Never thought that would happen.
Studio Ghibli's films have been close to my heart since I was very young. Such emotion, such comfort, such joy they have brought me. To see yet another film from the masters on the big screen, and a new story inspired by such a classic book, I can only imagine how incredible it will be in it's entirety.
There is no mistaking this for anything other than a true Miyazaki piece. I hope it does splendidly in the USA.
I hope it does, i might have to watch it twice to really appreciate it tbh
Just saw it in theaters with my bf and kid as we’re all massive ghibli fans and we had our minds blown. this movie already means a lot to me, even more so than spirited away which has been a part of my heart ever since I was a young kid.
Miyazaki has done it again; I have the upmost respect for this man, this legend has truly left a mark on every generation alive to witness his works.
This feels like classic Hayao. Can’t wait to see it. Ghibli movies have a certain quiet magic and they weave a spell over the viewer than other animation can’t.
imo, this is his top 3 film. So subtle, so many layers, so character and emotionally driven. Part coming of age, part auto biographical. It's the kind of film that stays with me for a very long time, like Satoshi Kon's films.
This has to be one of the best trailers I’ve ever seen. The music, the imagery, the voice acting, it’s all so perfect. I haven’t been this excited to see a movie in years.
Watching the trailer with my partner and we fell silent and just tears. Moved because I feel the goodbye, I see the tribute, and there is more in this world to be done. Thank you Hayao.
Gay
g4y af
god this was absolutely incredible. i genuinely have no words. it captured the magic of all the classic ghibli movies whilst maintaining its own identity. its everything we could have ever wanted.
I went to Japan a month ago and last thing i did was see this movie in japanese (i don't know Japanese). Even without speaking the language, the movie stunned me. I can't wait to see it again here in the States, and get the full experience this time!
And this film won the Oscars last night.
Miyazaki is truly a legend
The boy and the heron was the Oscar for best animated feature tonight let's gooooo
It’s clear they’ve done something I always love seeing - taking the techniques learned to animate specialized scenes and apply them moving forward. Anyone who saw Suzume knows what I mean. Regardless of director/production it’s not only smart practice but makes the entire set of movies feel cohesive stylistically!
I don't even know what it's about but I'm tearing up just watching the trailer. I can't wait. No one can do it quite like Ghibli.
I saw this last week. I'm a 35 year old combat vet from the OIF/OEF wars. Miyazaki has always brought me some strange of peace. And I love it. Makes me feel so normal to know someone as brilliant as he, seems to understand the brains struggle
Can't wait to see this one. Would have never guessed that voice was Robert Pattinson either
i’m actually so sad that people grow old and have to leave this world… miyazaki deserves the world for putting a great memory in most children’s childhood- including mine. idk what i’m gonna do now that the boy and heron is his last film 😔 ghibli will always be in my heart
He has said he is making his last film for the past like 10 films now! So there is hope! Also his son makes great films as well, and will carry on the tradition!
@@Jimbly985 I cannot image the tremendous magnitude of the challenge but I feel that Goro needs to establish his own style instead of (consciously or not) a Miyazaki-like film. I would really like to see a true Goro Miyazaki's film, of course with Ghibli's art signature. My best wishes to Hayao and Goro.
miyazaki has retired many times in think, but the result always ends the same. he keeps returning to the art because he can’t stop his imagination and the urge of art and storytelling.
@@Jimbly985 Please keep in mind that the last time he said he'd be retiring he was in his 70's. He's, like...82 as of this year. He only has so much time left and The Boy and the Heron took ten years to make. I personally don't want him working into his 90's LOL he's earned a little rest after decades of working non-stop. He mentioned in a documentary that work is what makes him feel fulfilled, but still, there's only so long you can go.
@@otterpoppinfrom what I’ve read about him, working on those movies eases his mind, I dont think he is the type to just retire, I wouldn’t put it past him to release one more movie
Took my mother to see this last night. My mother is a burn survivor who got caught in a house fire a few years before I was born, and got 3rd degree burns on 99% of her body. To say this film struck a chord with me would be an understatement. After seeing this once, certainly still not my favourite Ghibli, but I don't know if I could but into words how I felt sharing this experience with my mother.
This movie is autobiographical. It's like delving into Hayo Miyazaki's long life feelings, thoughts and experiences. Miyazaki tries to tell us that in death, there is life. The line between life and death may be less distinct than we think. If we use our imagination we can find the real beauty in this world. Everyone must see this movie. It's been a month since i lost my father to cancer and this movie resonates with me so deeply. I don't know if it's just me but I feel like this is a farewell from Miyazaki to all of us,a last gift with rich symbolism for us to unlock. ❤
Congratulations on the Oscar win!!!!
Studio Ghibli will always have that effect on me wherein you want to be in their world everytime you watched their movies.
so excited to see it back with this kind of animation ❤
I've seen it yesterday and let me tell you, this is not just one of Miyazaki's greatest films to date, it is simply one of year's best films period. The storytelling, cinematography, pacing, all remarkable, a true work of art. I did see it in its original japanese dubbing, and that's how I recommend it to be seen.
saw an early screening of this and it was VERY meh. It was extremely long winded compared to Miyazaki's other work. 6/10
@@Slabri yeah I absolutely adored it, but was slow at points ngl
thank you ive been trying to figure out how i want to experience this film and i even come to conclusion on just seeing it twice in both sub and dub lol but i will forsure see it in its original form first :D
My God, Pattinson is doing actual voice acting. Didn't expect that from a celebrity.
In Italy it has been released only this week and what a masterpiece it is, it's the coronation of one of the most incredible career in the industry, it may not be the greatest Ghibli movie of them all but the fact that it is a movie both about death(the end pf a life)and about the author himself facing the end of its career deeply moves anyone who has watched it; and as obvious as it may be, I have to say it, Joes Hisaishi really outdid himself, listening to "The last smile" with headphones moved me to tears.
Amazing news! The Boy and the Heron won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature🎆🏆🎉🎊!
Who cares?..
@@em_the_bee Millions of people including me
@@em_the_bee you finding this comment and having the need to respond this way shows how pathetic you are.
A tool to heal our collective souls - a beautiful and accurate way to describe most Miyazaki movies. He stands apart from other Japanese storytellers who are usually obsessed with tragedy and loss (something to do with the history of Japan perhaps), in that his tales almost always end with the triumph of hope and love.
Congrats to the team for winning best animated film of the year! Well deserved for sure
Ugh can't wait, my heart needs this. So happy he made another film. I will definitely go to the theater even though it's always packed due to the lack of screenings. It is a cool feeling being surrounded by people who collectively have so much admiration for the work.
yeah!!!!!!!
This film, made by an old master 82years old, is full of youthful, fresh energy, like the work by a talented young director. I went to the movie theater thinking it's must be his last fight, but within the first three minutes of the movie, I was completely knocked out and thrown over the ring. In effect, this will be Hayao Miyazaki's last work. But I can't believe he would quit making movies. I'm sure he already has new ideas swirling around in his head.
To say that I’m impressed by Robert’s performance in this is a VAST understatement. I’m actually blown away tbh. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
this trailer gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes from its sheer visceral beauty. outstanding.
As a Japanese who have watched this film 10 times in Japan. This is masterpiece
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s work has been in my life for as long as I can remember. When I go on a walk, I get glimpses of these moments in his creation. In terms of this film… to one person, it’s a weird, confusing masterpiece of an animation; to a Ghibli fan, it’s a culmination with moments of every piece of heart in their previous work, and to everyone, this film is the cure to pain and war.
seen it at a film fest a couple of weeks back and it's easily in the top 5 of Miyazaki's movies for me. Wonderful movie!
What a gift it’s been to watch Mr.Miyazaki’s movies in my life.
This movie is the culmination of everything that Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki learned over the years in making films. It's a total and complete Masterpiece!
Just watched it, and it was like nothing I've seen before. It was visually stunning, strange yet inviting. I'm so happy that I had the chance to watch a studio ghibli movie in a theater. ❤
I watched the making-of documentary of Hayao Miyazaki's latest work, "The Boy and the heron" . After viewing the documentary, I felt that the theme of the movie is a requiem for Miyazaki's close friend, the renowned anime film director Isao Takahata, known for "Grave of the Fireflies." Takahata, who was Miyazaki's senior by five years, taught many things to a young Miyazaki. For Miyazaki, Takahata was a mentor, a parent, and a rival. Takahata passed away in 2018, and Miyazaki struggled to accept his death for a long time. The boy depicted in "The Boy and the heron" represents Miyazaki, and the great uncle is Takahata. The farewell to the great uncle is the central theme of the film, portraying Miyazaki finally breaking free from the spell of Takahata and depicting his own liberation.
And this film just won the 2024 Golden Globe for _Best Animated Film._
*Update 3/10/2024:*
Now it just won the 2024 Oscar for _Best Animated Film._
What is this the version of Spirited Away
Could we just say it now, this will be a masterpiece. Studio Ghibli is life.
There are a lot of references to Miyazaki's past works.
0:27 Mononoke
0:52 Ponyo
1:00 Future Boy Conan
1:02 Kiki's house
1:04 Howl (Calcifer?)
1:05 Whisper of the heart (possibly)
1:07 Animal Treasure Island (maybe)
1:33 Laputa
The one with the boat is especially obvious.
I recognized the scene of Ponyo + Kiki's house+HOWL ✨
Yeah i noticed, it looks like plot will be similar to Sprited Away with a male protagonist going to a diffirent world.
I think 1:05 is......Spirited Away? I just REALLY remember that run, and I dont know what Whisper of the Heart is. I'm almost certain that was the Chihiro run
@@rai4119It's a movie directed by Yoshifumi Kondo, but Miyazaki wrote the screenplay if I am not mistaken.
In the movie, the protagonist writes a book and there's a place in that book that is similiar to that cave.
This rly is his last movie huh 😭
All ghibli references
1:22 - howl helping sofia open door in howls moving castle
1:05 - chihuro running down stairs in spirited away
1:33 - pazu falling off of laputa in castle in the sky
0:48 to 0:53 - ponyo reference
1:03 - kiki delivery service house
1:04 - calcifer in howls moving castle
1:10 - reminds me of haku from spirited away
0:03 - old sophie walking up the mountain in howls moving castle
don't forget the Princess Mononoke arrow reference at 0:27
0:41 don't really know but this scene looks similar to the starting of spirited away.
@@jujireryesss I was feeling that too! Getting led to a strange building! But after watching, I can confidently say that it feels like an amazing homage & this movie definitely has a life of it's own. It's just his amazing style, it brings all the works together & helps tie Miyazaki's main themes together. Just spectacular
really true
Robert Pattinson's voice as the Heron is so eerie i almost thought it was dubbed by Willem Dafoe.
Congratulations, Miyazaki-san, on winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature!
First Spirited Away now The Boy And The Heron winning the oscars is amazing lets pray that more future studio ghibli films win an oscar.
Just came home from watching it it’s phenomenal emotional funny and charming. Such a well done new masterpiece by Miyazaki and great voice acting
For those who look for non-spoiler critics, if you loved Spirited Away, or Princess Mononoke, you will love this too.
0:01 this film looking like a "beautiful dark twisted fantasy"
I was not sure what I saw when I left a theater but the impression it left was something I rarely felt in my life after a movie... and it comes back with the same intensity every time I think about the movie.
Just got back from this movie. I only learned of its existence last night. I didn’t see the trailer at all. I went in totally blind. It was so much fun to just watch this amazing story unfold. Can’t wait to see it again!
This is the first time I've been genuinely excited for a movie in a long time.
Trailers rarely bring me tears, this is utterly stunning and incredible looking.
My excitement is immeasurable ❤
I watched this masterpiece with my husband during our honeymoon at a cinema in Shinjuku without having watched the trailer and understanding only 5 words in Japanese (the movie was, of course, in the original language without any subtitle). Hayao Miyazaki's prowess in visual storytelling, combined with Joe Hisaishi's musical talents, still managed to touch and awe us.
We can't wait to watch this newest (and apparently final) work of Hayao Miyazaki when it's available in our country - with subtitles this time. :)
どんなに言われようが今まで見た映画で一番好き
映画館でアカデミーアニメ賞を受賞されてから、ニ回拝見しました、最初拝見したときよりも、二回目の方が新鮮で感動して、涙が出ました、美術館に飾られている絵画の様な美しさがある、絵も素晴らしかった、外国語で拝見したくてちょっと見に来ました、日本語と変わらないクオリティの高さに感動しました、宮崎作品は、すべて後世に残さなければいけない日本アニメの金字塔、主観ですみません、
I'm happy for you but you must have a low threshold of quality.
Perhaps the best by Miyazaki, the Studio Ghibli, of the Japanese Anime and among Japan movies, and may even be a triumph of philosophical history of mankind.
Having already seen this movie in Japan, this trailer just made me hyped to see it all over again in the US!!!
Excuse me, did you just say that you've seen this movie? In Japan?
@@itsmebutchukoythe movie has already been out in japan for months
how was it ?
@@itsmebutchukoy The Boy and the Heron released July 14, 2023 in Japan. It is finally making it's way to the West on December 8, 2023. If you can't wait for the Western release you could always pirate a Japanese version of the movie.
@@itsmebutchukoy The movie came out in Japan in July, and it's also already screened in some southeast Asian countries.
I’ve been a fan of studio ghibli animation ever since. Looking forward to seeing this amazing movie..a great addition to hayao mazaki’s masterpiece.
Calling it his “Magnum Opas” is HUGE praise considering SPIRITED AWAY EXISTS so I am SOOOO much more excited now (I mean I always was but WOW that’s praise!!) Looks phenomenal!!
i know right?!!?!?!? How could anything beat the storytelling of Spirited Away?!?!? If this blows THAT out of the water....I'll be beyond stunned, and I'll certainly fall in love with it!!
I don't like Spirited Away nearly as much as I do 君たちはどう生きるか