Grave of the Fireflies and A Silent Voice (now on Netflix) are my favorite anime films. Rurouni Kenshin is also one of my favorite series. Especially the first two seasons and OVA.
Actually the 15 dollar price point was the same price HBO was on Prime (and i think Hulu) so in essence you get a bigger library for the same price. the UI is a little basic. Some classic adult swim, studio ghibli, TCM, DC, so yeah def worth it if you like these things.
I think so long as they keep the subscriptions bundled together for one price it's not a problem. But I don't know that I would pay a higher price for "HBO Max" over regular "HBO" at this point. If come a year from now, I'm told that it's no longer free with my linear subscription and instead I have an up charge of $10 if I want the "extended library" I don't know that I would definitely say yes.
I've been waiting to hear your take on the Ghibli movies for ages! Please please please give us some Studio Ghibli reviews! I'll make a case Nausicaa and the Valley of the Winds. Thank you Dan, you always bring an amazing mixture of knowledge and nuance to your opinions that is very lacking in most critics.
A Ghibli review series from Dan the Man would be awesome! Most Ghibli commentary on YT comes from those who were introduced to the movies as kids. I’d love to get the perspective of an adult watching them for the first time.
Thanks for doing this, Dan. Here in Spain, we just got a ton of the Studio Ghibli titles on Netflix. I've seen the most popular films - can't wait to hear you talk about Howl's Moving Castle, To Toro and Kiki's Delivery Service - but I still need to check out some of the other films.
To me I already determined it is worth it to me personally. Between movies HBO gets, their active series, backlog content like The Newsroom, the wire, supranos, six feet under and with the cartoon network stuff along with the hanna-barbara content it's just a lot of content I already like that I don't have access to on home media. What surprised me was the TCM section so many classic movies and not just from 70's or before, disappointing they don't have the most recent remaster of Lawrence of Arabia in it though.
I actually referenced that but cut it for time - I wish they'd included it! Especially since it's not currently on a streaming service, I would have loved the introduction to the scene and it would have helped my enjoyment of the show right off the bat.
@@DanMurrellMovies That would really be a great addition. I'm interested to see how this new show will build off of it and Pose, which is also centered around the ballroom culture. Thanks for the great video, I love your channel!
@@DanMurrellMovies It's really strange because Criterion Channel had it just a month or two ago. I think Netflix still did too. You'd definitely think they would want it this coming month, when more people might be looking for LGBT themed movies. Hopefully someone adds is back soon.
As a film snob i feel i need to see this. Ebert & Siskel had it on one of their year's best lists the year it came out and for some reason I've yet to see it.
Dan, please review some or ALL of the Ghibli movies! It would be fun for us all, whether we've seen it or not, because it would be super interesting to get your opinion.
I really wish the Harley Quinn animated show was available. That show is Amazing! I wonder is they will rotate the DC shows with DC unlimited, like HBO does with Cinemax.
I think part of the reason Harley Quinn isn't there is that it's airing on Syfy, I DVR'd it this week to check it out. Also heard Swamp Thing is airing on CW.
@@PseudoFiction yeah I was actually surprised that syfy was airing it unedited which is great. I was hoping to watch season 2 on HBO as I has streamed season 1 on DC .
I can't believe they don't have anything with Roku or Amazon yet. Glad I got a PS4, which is really weird, cuz it's the exact opposite for DC Universe!
I'm pissed they dropped support for PS3 this January. Never got a fourth gen console and at this point I'm better off waiting till the launch of the PS5
I’m personally *shocked* that the service is currently not available for Roku and Amazon Fire streaming devices. I don’t see how they can even call this a launch with no distribution available for the two most popular streaming platforms!
Very excited to see your studio Ghibli series. I also had not seen a single film from that studio. Living in the UK the presence of Japanese media subculture is less present than the US. I dug in as they have been added to UK Netflix since the lockdown and i have been blown away
For me it's Spirited Away, then Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke. Spirited Away is actually what got me into anime all those years ago. A worthy Oscar winner.
Too bad Dan and other channels didn't promote the pre-order deal last week. It's actually a good deal at $15/month, but I am glad I am only paying $12/month for the next year.
But I presume you're locked in for the full year so you can't cancel. Other people could watch the shows they want in a month and cancel and still comeback at any time.
It’s kinda mind blowing HBO Max isn’t available on two of the biggest distributors, Roku and Amazon and never really told anyone (they might have but I just safely assumed it would be available). I have a Roku TV but luckily I have a HDMI cable and a laptop to watch it on
I watched Screen Junkies religiously for years, even subscired to their streaming service for a while, but I fell off years ago. I always loved your screen presence and now seeing your own channel in action, I'm really happy. Great and informative video Dan, keep up the good work!
8:25 Princess Mononoke was the first anime film I've ever seen and I've seen so many lists listing it at the best anime film of all time - you should definitely check that one out first
hbo max had one of the messiest launch days for a streaming service that i’ve payed attention to. whether it’s that it’s not available on roku or amazon, the two biggest services, or it not having any special originals on launch day. there’s a lot more. but there’s a lot of room for improvement. the classic collection, studio ghibli, and dc make it worth it alone. can’t wait to watch a bunch of stuff when it’s released on roku!
Can't wait to hear your fresh take on Ghibli's collection! They've aged fantasically well since they have a timeless design to their characters and setting. If you like movies with no damsel in distress and a character driven plot, your in for a treat! Also Joe Hisaishi's a GOAT
"I've never seen any of the studio Ghibli films" hearing this is the only time i've ever been disappointed in Dan, you have depraved yourself of truly blissful cinema
Dan!!! I LOVE Studio Ghibli and I would LOVE it if you did a series of reviews on of these movies! You need to do this and make it and event. Special title screen, categories of conversations, maybe even decorate the set differently to distinguish the look a bit more from your regular reviews. You could bring in a whole new audience to your channel if you do this right! PLEASE!!!
Not being on Roku (my choice of streaming device) or on Amazon Fire TV is such a stumble. Princess Mononoke ans Spirited Away are my favorite Studio Ghibli movies!
Having dc universe and the dc section really confused me- especially when warner announced dc originals that would be only on max and not universe and this was long before the synder cut. I get universe has the comics archive as well but to say you’re porting over Doom Patrol and not giving universe green lantern... it’s really confusing. I also wish there was a yearly subscription price like universe has but that’s just me being picky.
Thank you for the great in depth review Dan with screenshots of what it looked like. Most reviews I had read or seen were really vague and still didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. I learned all I wanted to know in your review, so thank you for being thorough I appreciate it :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This subscription service wasnt on my radar in the slightest but after watching this video, I am absolutely getting it. I've been checking out must watch movies I've missed in the past like 40 Year Old Virgin, Groundhog Day, etc and movies like Aliens and Die Hard were at the top of my list to watch. I'm going to be sinking my teeth into this immediately. That's not even mentioning all the animated stuff. Thanks again!
Never seen GHibli? Wow, you are in for a treat. Dan Watches Ghibli should definitely be a show! Porco Rosso is my personal favorite, bu so many of them are classics. And I hope you do hunt down Grave of the Fireflies, it is a very powerful movie.
Wow! Seems like 95% of these comments are about Ghibli films. Looks like you got your next project idea. I personally will be watching every review you put out for them. Get movies and your a great reviewer. I cant wait 😁
Roku and Amazon have become the new cable companies. I think it's time to get an Android TV box. You can side load HBO Max onto an Amazon Fire Stick, but you shouldn't have to deal with this hassle ever again. Amazon has fought with Google over having RUclips TV and now they're blocking HBO Max. I don't need to deal with this. Roku has blocked AT&T TV app and now they're blocking HBO. I don't need to deal with this. People should switch to more open platforms running Android TV.
Every time some streaming platform announces they will have Studio Ghibli films I get excited because then I can watch Grave of the Fireflies...... every time I'm disappointed.... but Hulu has it! It just sucks that it can't be listed alongside the studio's other classics, which makes it almost forgotten.
The Criterion Channel is my favorite streaming service available (Though its failed predecessor Filmstruck will always occupy the biggest space in my heart), so thanks for giving it a shoutout! I love seeing the selection of classics on HBO Max, but it pales to what the CC offers. HBO appeals to me mainly as an animation fan but I don’t know if I can justify based on that solely. But in that spirit I’m always so excited to see a person about to take a dive into the Ghibli’s for the first time! I’m most anxious to see your takes on Mononoke and Kiki. You couldn’t have two films more different but I treasure them so. Best of luck on that journey. :)
I would recommend starting with Nausicaa, just because it’s the first one I saw back in 1985. The newer Disney bluray transfer has muted colors and not as saturated than the original Japanese though. Weird..
Thank you so much for covering everything so thoroughly! It means a lot that you’d actually take your time to compare crunchyroll vs hbo’s selection even though anime is a medium you don’t personally watch. It really helps me personally and I’m sure a lot of others feel the same way
I’m so excited you’re getting into anime, I got into it like a few months ago and I’m literally obsessed. My favorite studio Gibley is princess Mononoke, with Howells moving castle at second
Here in my country we get Studio Ghibli via Netflix. There are many International programmes and movies also available. For me most importantly Netflix has TNG. I don't know if HBO max will be made available here later but there is nothing there to excite me.
I mostly got HBO Max to catch up on Doctor who. I fell off a few years back and I'm trying to catch up without having to pay for every season individually on Prime. I also want to catch up on Cartoon network stuff and watch the Ghibli and classic movies I haven't seen. After I finish that I don't see much else that will make the price seem worth it. I hope they add more. If it really was a portal to get the entire library of the sub channels it would be more than worth the price.
6:33 Hey Dan. I noticed that the 1954 A Star Is Born is not logged on your LetterBoxD, definitely stream that, it is packed to the brim with great and memorable scenes
Wow this was a great review of the streaming service. I love how thorough you were about what's offered and what wasnt. Also the fact that you acknowledge what you arent an expert in. Great job Dan!
Contrary to Disney+, which I bummed we don't have access in my country, HBOmax is really unnecessary since HBO content is already available on other services and stuff like Ghibli studio are on Netflix. If they are planning to go to more teritorries they will have to have more compelling original content that will worth the extra cost.
Ghibli films I would recommend are Porco Rosso, Howl's Moving Castle, Whisper of the Heart + Cat Returns (sort of sequel), The Wind Rises and Spirited Away of course. Have seen all buy Yamadas and liked them all except Ponyo but the rest are good to amazing. Love to see you review them all.
Dan, have you ever watched Search Party on TBS? Some really underrated content from Michael Showalter. HBOMax picked it up for a 3rd and 4th season. TCM movies really make this worth it though
As a huge anime fan, I would only recommend Konosuba, and Princess Mononoke. There are some others definitely worth mentioning, but those are the only 2 i would recommend to non anime fans. Btw, this was a great breakdown Dan! Ive honestly gone through alot of articles around HBO max, and i feel like u did a better breakdown than all of them combined
As someone who does not watch a lot of movies, loves animation, and got in at the promo price, I think it's a good deal. At least for me personally. The classic movie selection alone is going to occupy me for a long while because I have not seen most of those movies. I do agree though that the lineups for the DC and Cartoon Network/Adult Swim channels are disappointing, or at least a work in progress. There is so much good material they could pull for both of those but just is not there right now. I assume the reason for that is some material may simply be tied up in other streaming agreements. Here's hoping we see stuff like the animated Justice League show, Batman Beyond, and Harley Quinn in the near future.
Thanks for the great overview Dan. There is one HBO Original Movie that I have always loved, called "Something The Lord Made." It contains great performances from Alan Rickman, Mos Def and Mary Stuart Masterson, among others. I looked for it as you were scrolling around the content but didn't see it near Billy Crystal's "61*" and other HBO original movies. That being said, I also didn't see The Sopranos, The Wire, Rome, Deadwood, Entourage and lots of other stuff that I would expect to be there when I did see Game of Thrones, Watchmen, Westworld and Sex And The City. Are all of their original series on HBO Max? Arli$$, Dream On, and some of those other early series were groundbreaking. I own "Something The Lord Made" on DVD so whether it's there is inconsequential to me personally, but if it is, I wondered if you would be interested in doing a re-watch and review. It's worth your time and it might be something else you can recommend to people who are getting this streaming service. Thanks for the great content and look forward to your future programming.
How have you not watched any Studio Ghibli movies before this? I see a blue ray of Totoro in the background lol. Also please do review the movies as you watched. I just started watching them myself and would love to have a reviewer to watch as I do!
Also worth mentioning is that non-HBO series don't have new episodes/ current seasons. Even with something like Doctor Who which ended season 12 back in March, they only have up to season 11. One would have thought with how much they played up a title like Rick & Morty that they would have had season 4... Or 4a ( the fall half. )
UK wise, HBO Max content is part of the latest deal with Sky for HBO content/co-productions, which runs till 2024. So you'll likely get any HBO Max exclusives on Sky Atlantic
I can't access HBO but here in the UK a lot of the well known ones, Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke etc are on Netflix, surprised it's not the same in the states
I can't wait for it to come to Latin America. In Netflix Mexico, Rurouni Kenshin season 1 is missing while in HBO Max/Crunchyroll, all the seasons are there.
I'm glad you brought up the Criterion Channel as a recommendation. I support that endorsement. It's a great, affordable, and insightful service. I hope you have a great time with Studio... Gibbly?... Gibbli?... I've seen two films and they were both great.
Spirited Away is one of my favourite movies ever!!! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Also, I made a little squeaky noise when I saw that copy of Casablanca behind you because I just saw it for the first time and adore it.
I got HBO Max and I agree with your overall analysis.They have a lot of content but it still seemed lackluster to me. Nothing really jumped out at me as a "Oh! I HAVE to watch that!" I'm excited to see some of my favorite movies there and a lot of classics that I haven't seen. But I'm disappointed that there are no extras or special features available. And I'd really like them to at least have trailers for their shows and movies so I know what they're about before I watch them.
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You should do a Studio Gihbli walktrough on HBO Max. So we can see the movies with you.
I'm just here to second that you should totally do a Studio Ghibli series.
I'll add my name to the petition to get Dan to do a Studio Ghibli series.
Yes, I would love to see someone like Dan go analyze these amazing movies!
Adding my name to this list!
Yes please!
Me too.
YES DAN! Please do your series on / reviews of Studio Ghibli! They have a pretty stellar lineup of films, I hope you enjoy!
Side note: I can’t believe Dan has never seen PRINCESS MONONOKE or any other studio ghibli films. No spirited away or kiki’s moving castle.
I’m shook.
Shook is an understatement! Then again, sooo looking forward to possible Dan's Princess Mononoke review!
He is missing out, Laputa is amazing.
inaserene I agree
Kiki’s Moving Castle? Which one is that? I haven’t seen that one either!
@@TheCinemaniac Howl's moving castle
I too would be interested in the Studio Ghibli series
Grave of the Fireflies and A Silent Voice (now on Netflix) are my favorite anime films.
Rurouni Kenshin is also one of my favorite series. Especially the first two seasons and OVA.
PLEASE WATCH ONE RIGHT NOW, my favorite is Princess Mononoke, ITS LEGENDARY
Actually the 15 dollar price point was the same price HBO was on Prime (and i think Hulu) so in essence you get a bigger library for the same price. the UI is a little basic. Some classic adult swim, studio ghibli, TCM, DC, so yeah def worth it if you like these things.
It's the same as on Roku, the price was made same to get people in hopes they would switch between over.
I think so long as they keep the subscriptions bundled together for one price it's not a problem. But I don't know that I would pay a higher price for "HBO Max" over regular "HBO" at this point. If come a year from now, I'm told that it's no longer free with my linear subscription and instead I have an up charge of $10 if I want the "extended library" I don't know that I would definitely say yes.
@@ahmedgamea4535 yes.if you get Max you get all of HBO new and old.
@@ahmedgamea4535 Yes. I have HBO through my cable and have HBOMax for free.
Enough chatter.
HBO Max gets you access to the entire Doctor Who series.
There is no need for further discussion.
I've been waiting to hear your take on the Ghibli movies for ages! Please please please give us some Studio Ghibli reviews! I'll make a case Nausicaa and the Valley of the Winds. Thank you Dan, you always bring an amazing mixture of knowledge and nuance to your opinions that is very lacking in most critics.
Nausicaa and Totoro are my two favorites...
@@rossetti4444 I love Totoro, regardless of the plot, which is very simple, almost lacking, not a complaint, just something I noticed.
A Ghibli review series from Dan the Man would be awesome!
Most Ghibli commentary on YT comes from those who were introduced to the movies as kids. I’d love to get the perspective of an adult watching them for the first time.
Excited to see what Dan thinks of Studio Ghibli!
Thanks for doing this, Dan. Here in Spain, we just got a ton of the Studio Ghibli titles on Netflix. I've seen the most popular films - can't wait to hear you talk about Howl's Moving Castle, To Toro and Kiki's Delivery Service - but I still need to check out some of the other films.
To me I already determined it is worth it to me personally. Between movies HBO gets, their active series, backlog content like The Newsroom, the wire, supranos, six feet under and with the cartoon network stuff along with the hanna-barbara content it's just a lot of content I already like that I don't have access to on home media. What surprised me was the TCM section so many classic movies and not just from 70's or before, disappointing they don't have the most recent remaster of Lawrence of Arabia in it though.
Cartoon Network?! Old school checkerboard Cartoon Network?!
Agree
If you're interested in the ballroom scene, you should watch Paris is Burning (if you haven't already). It's an amazing documentary.
I actually referenced that but cut it for time - I wish they'd included it! Especially since it's not currently on a streaming service, I would have loved the introduction to the scene and it would have helped my enjoyment of the show right off the bat.
@@DanMurrellMovies That would really be a great addition. I'm interested to see how this new show will build off of it and Pose, which is also centered around the ballroom culture. Thanks for the great video, I love your channel!
@@DanMurrellMovies It's really strange because Criterion Channel had it just a month or two ago. I think Netflix still did too. You'd definitely think they would want it this coming month, when more people might be looking for LGBT themed movies.
Hopefully someone adds is back soon.
As a film snob i feel i need to see this. Ebert & Siskel had it on one of their year's best lists the year it came out and for some reason I've yet to see it.
Dan, please review some or ALL of the Ghibli movies! It would be fun for us all, whether we've seen it or not, because it would be super interesting to get your opinion.
Can’t wait to hear your take on Studio Ghibli films! They are definitely worth watching. I wish I could watch them for the first time again!
I really wish the Harley Quinn animated show was available. That show is Amazing! I wonder is they will rotate the DC shows with DC unlimited, like HBO does with Cinemax.
I think part of the reason Harley Quinn isn't there is that it's airing on Syfy, I DVR'd it this week to check it out. Also heard Swamp Thing is airing on CW.
@@PseudoFiction yeah I was actually surprised that syfy was airing it unedited which is great. I was hoping to watch season 2 on HBO as I has streamed season 1 on DC .
I can't believe they don't have anything with Roku or Amazon yet. Glad I got a PS4, which is really weird, cuz it's the exact opposite for DC Universe!
I'm pissed they dropped support for PS3 this January. Never got a fourth gen console and at this point I'm better off waiting till the launch of the PS5
I’m personally *shocked* that the service is currently not available for Roku and Amazon Fire streaming devices. I don’t see how they can even call this a launch with no distribution available for the two most popular streaming platforms!
@BlackWorm It's weird because DC Universe is on both of those things and is owned by WB and would compete with Amazon and Roku just the same.
Hey Dan.
I've been a fan for a looong time and trust me when I say we all want to see a series on Ghibli. Please do that.
Very excited to see your studio Ghibli series. I also had not seen a single film from that studio. Living in the UK the presence of Japanese media subculture is less present than the US. I dug in as they have been added to UK Netflix since the lockdown and i have been blown away
I've been watching the Miyazaki movies in chronological order in the last few months, and I can't wait to see what Dan has to say about them.
Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro are two movies that alone were worth HBO Max for me, can't wait to hear your thoughts on them.
Spirited Away is my favorite, but I love Howl's Moving Castle. I'm really surprised Dan hasn't seen these.
For me it's Spirited Away, then Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke.
Spirited Away is actually what got me into anime all those years ago. A worthy Oscar winner.
Jared Simpson
Or you could just buy them on Blu-ray
This channel will document Dan's slow descent into weebiness.
I'm here for it.
I need Dan commentary on Cowboy Bebop.
Hentai review when?
Studio Ghibli isn't really weeby. I mean they're genuinely some of the best films ever made.
@@Randomluck I have a weird feeling that he would absolutely love cowboy bebop! That would be awesome
Considering I already pay for HBO, getting more with my HBO seems like a great bonus.
I got the promo pre-order price of 11.99 a month for a year, so yes. Considering regular HBO costs 15 bucks a month I'd say its a good deal.
Same here. I wonder if in some avenues they're still applying that price point.
Too bad Dan and other channels didn't promote the pre-order deal last week. It's actually a good deal at $15/month, but I am glad I am only paying $12/month for the next year.
But I presume you're locked in for the full year so you can't cancel. Other people could watch the shows they want in a month and cancel and still comeback at any time.
@@henryeg99 Those of us who have the $12 pre-order deal are not locked in. We are charged monthly and can cancel if we want.
@@r0kus Oh that's a good deal then. I thought it would be like the 1 year Disney+ sign up.
It’s kinda mind blowing HBO Max isn’t available on two of the biggest distributors, Roku and Amazon and never really told anyone (they might have but I just safely assumed it would be available). I have a Roku TV but luckily I have a HDMI cable and a laptop to watch it on
I’ve been wanting to get into Studio Ghibli, so reviews of those movies would be awesome!
I think you should try at least a couple of them "Dan-less".
Just dip your toe in the water without knowing beforehand what to expect.
I would love a series of videos about the Ghibli movies
I watched Screen Junkies religiously for years, even subscired to their streaming service for a while, but I fell off years ago. I always loved your screen presence and now seeing your own channel in action, I'm really happy. Great and informative video Dan, keep up the good work!
And Criterion just started streaming Jackie Chan's early Hong Kong films!
I had been waiting for Police Story to be added since the discs came out, but they really went above and beyond. :)
But are they streaming Jackie Chan Adventures?
Is anywhere streaming "Jackie Chan Adventures"? What's a fan gotta do for a complete series Blu-ray set?!
@@CountOrlok22 It's streaming on Crackle, or you can buy it digitally from a few places
Speaking of Grave of the Fireflies, you should definitely give that a watch on Hulu. Would love to hear your thoughts on it!
Armageddon is actually part of the Criterion Collection 😂
Yeah, which makes no sense since Deep Impact was clearly the better movie
@@stephennootens916 Team Impact!
But not Pearl Harbor.
Never forget, Michael Bay has 2 movies in the Criterion Collection lol
Yeah, it was added in 1999, collection was still trying to find it's voice then.
Can't wait for you to discover Ghibli!
Dan reviewing Studio Ghibli films? Yes, please! I'd love it if he'd also review some highly-regarded anime such as Cowboy Bebop too
8:25 Princess Mononoke was the first anime film I've ever seen and I've seen so many lists listing it at the best anime film of all time - you should definitely check that one out first
hbo max had one of the messiest launch days for a streaming service that i’ve payed attention to. whether it’s that it’s not available on roku or amazon, the two biggest services, or it not having any special originals on launch day. there’s a lot more. but there’s a lot of room for improvement. the classic collection, studio ghibli, and dc make it worth it alone. can’t wait to watch a bunch of stuff when it’s released on roku!
Honestly, while it was messy af, it was probably one of the most successful. Most day 1 streaming services are barely functional.
I mean disney+ launched with 1 original which was Mandalorian lol. 1 year later it's still all they have.
Can't wait to hear your fresh take on Ghibli's collection! They've aged fantasically well since they have a timeless design to their characters and setting. If you like movies with no damsel in distress and a character driven plot, your in for a treat! Also Joe Hisaishi's a GOAT
"I've never seen any of the studio Ghibli films" hearing this is the only time i've ever been disappointed in Dan, you have depraved yourself of truly blissful cinema
That's going a bit far calling him depraved.
He derserves our pity, of course.
Dan!!! I LOVE Studio Ghibli and I would LOVE it if you did a series of reviews on of these movies! You need to do this and make it and event. Special title screen, categories of conversations, maybe even decorate the set differently to distinguish the look a bit more from your regular reviews. You could bring in a whole new audience to your channel if you do this right! PLEASE!!!
I love your honest thoughts when you dig into something.
so excited for the studio ghibli section, I would love to see you review them on the channel
Looking forward to your Ghibli series. Hope you enjoy them!
Not being on Roku (my choice of streaming device) or on Amazon Fire TV is such a stumble. Princess Mononoke ans Spirited Away are my favorite Studio Ghibli movies!
We’ll wait for your Ghibli reviews. Also it’d be interesting to see you trying Fullmetal Alchemist on that Crunchyroll tab
I would love to watch the Studio Ghibli films along with your channel.
You’re killing it solo dan! Love your stuff
Yes, the studio ghibli series sounds interesting, I live outside the us and they’re available on Netflix
Having dc universe and the dc section really confused me- especially when warner announced dc originals that would be only on max and not universe and this was long before the synder cut. I get universe has the comics archive as well but to say you’re porting over Doom Patrol and not giving universe green lantern... it’s really confusing. I also wish there was a yearly subscription price like universe has but that’s just me being picky.
Thank you for the great in depth review Dan with screenshots of what it looked like. Most reviews I had read or seen were really vague and still didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. I learned all I wanted to know in your review, so thank you for being thorough I appreciate it :)
All Ghibli movies are on Netflix... Or is that not the case in the US.
You should watch kill LA kill on the crunchyroll channel. 😁
Yes they’re not available in the us
Only real reason to subscribe to HBO Max is for the Ghibli films but anyone with a VPN already watched them on Netflix 6 months ago.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This subscription service wasnt on my radar in the slightest but after watching this video, I am absolutely getting it.
I've been checking out must watch movies I've missed in the past like 40 Year Old Virgin, Groundhog Day, etc and movies like Aliens and Die Hard were at the top of my list to watch. I'm going to be sinking my teeth into this immediately. That's not even mentioning all the animated stuff. Thanks again!
Definitely do the Studio Ghibli bit. Love it!!!!
Never seen GHibli? Wow, you are in for a treat. Dan Watches Ghibli should definitely be a show! Porco Rosso is my personal favorite, bu so many of them are classics. And I hope you do hunt down Grave of the Fireflies, it is a very powerful movie.
Wow! Seems like 95% of these comments are about Ghibli films. Looks like you got your next project idea. I personally will be watching every review you put out for them. Get movies and your a great reviewer. I cant wait 😁
Not if you have Amazon and Roku sadly 😔
HBO has the apps ready for those devices. They're just waiting to sign the contracts.
@@ShadowmonkStudios Well they need to freaking sign the contracts then!!!!
Roku and Amazon have become the new cable companies. I think it's time to get an Android TV box. You can side load HBO Max onto an Amazon Fire Stick, but you shouldn't have to deal with this hassle ever again. Amazon has fought with Google over having RUclips TV and now they're blocking HBO Max. I don't need to deal with this. Roku has blocked AT&T TV app and now they're blocking HBO. I don't need to deal with this. People should switch to more open platforms running Android TV.
But do you have no other way to access it? If you can stream it through your phone you might be able to cast it to your TV.
@@fangal12 You can't cast it from your phone if you have Roku. I wish you could.
The Ghibli reviews are a great idea, but not having grave of the fire flies is brutal, you have to seek it out else where.
DO NOT MISS IT!!!
Every time some streaming platform announces they will have Studio Ghibli films I get excited because then I can watch Grave of the Fireflies...... every time I'm disappointed.... but Hulu has it! It just sucks that it can't be listed alongside the studio's other classics, which makes it almost forgotten.
The Criterion Channel is my favorite streaming service available (Though its failed predecessor Filmstruck will always occupy the biggest space in my heart), so thanks for giving it a shoutout! I love seeing the selection of classics on HBO Max, but it pales to what the CC offers. HBO appeals to me mainly as an animation fan but I don’t know if I can justify based on that solely. But in that spirit I’m always so excited to see a person about to take a dive into the Ghibli’s for the first time! I’m most anxious to see your takes on Mononoke and Kiki. You couldn’t have two films more different but I treasure them so. Best of luck on that journey. :)
HBO MAX is not on Roku unfortunately.
@KingNelo_ P4P#1 its on it now
I would recommend starting with Nausicaa, just because it’s the first one I saw back in 1985. The newer Disney bluray transfer has muted colors and not as saturated than the original Japanese though. Weird..
Im really liking how the background changes according to the subject of the video. Great video Dan
Thank you so much for covering everything so thoroughly! It means a lot that you’d actually take your time to compare crunchyroll vs hbo’s selection even though anime is a medium you don’t personally watch. It really helps me personally and I’m sure a lot of others feel the same way
This is the perfect video to share with friends and family members that aren't sure about the service. Very well done Dan, as always!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REVIEW. I was about to pick up HBOMAX and watch all the DC stuff on my firestick. You saved me some money
I’m so excited you’re getting into anime, I got into it like a few months ago and I’m literally obsessed. My favorite studio Gibley is princess Mononoke, with Howells moving castle at second
Here in my country we get Studio Ghibli via Netflix. There are many International programmes and movies also available. For me most importantly Netflix has TNG. I don't know if HBO max will be made available here later but there is nothing there to excite me.
I mostly got HBO Max to catch up on Doctor who. I fell off a few years back and I'm trying to catch up without having to pay for every season individually on Prime. I also want to catch up on Cartoon network stuff and watch the Ghibli and classic movies I haven't seen. After I finish that I don't see much else that will make the price seem worth it. I hope they add more. If it really was a portal to get the entire library of the sub channels it would be more than worth the price.
Imagine getting to experience Ghibli for the first time.
I envy you Dan, Princess Mononoke is an absolute top ten movie for me.
6:33 Hey Dan. I noticed that the 1954 A Star Is Born is not logged on your LetterBoxD, definitely stream that, it is packed to the brim with great and memorable scenes
Wow this was a great review of the streaming service. I love how thorough you were about what's offered and what wasnt. Also the fact that you acknowledge what you arent an expert in. Great job Dan!
This is a fake account right? I know it's stupid to ask, but I just gotta know
Are studio Ghibli films not available on Netflix in the US? They are in the Netherlands where I am watching the catalog
Nope, there are some anime in Netflix US, but not Ghibli.
It would be fun to see you review some studio Gibhli movies, I'm sure you're gonna love some
Contrary to Disney+, which I bummed we don't have access in my country, HBOmax is really unnecessary since HBO content is already available on other services and stuff like Ghibli studio are on Netflix. If they are planning to go to more teritorries they will have to have more compelling original content that will worth the extra cost.
Ghibli films I would recommend are Porco Rosso, Howl's Moving Castle, Whisper of the Heart + Cat Returns (sort of sequel), The Wind Rises and Spirited Away of course. Have seen all buy Yamadas and liked them all except Ponyo but the rest are good to amazing. Love to see you review them all.
Really good video Dan. Too the point but still in depth. Keep it up
I must have that Snape/Hans Gruber picture. Where can I get one.
I bought it from an artist at Comic-Con. I need to track down their info!
Looks a bit like 'Jim'll Paint It' but probably not.
Great breakdown, Dan, very thorough. Keep up the good work!
Dan, have you ever watched Search Party on TBS? Some really underrated content from Michael Showalter. HBOMax picked it up for a 3rd and 4th season.
TCM movies really make this worth it though
For ghibli films on the international market it's up on Netflix. Same 21 films. So VPN is your friend if you are already subscribed to Netflix.
Yes please do a Studio Ghibli series!
Thanks for breaking it down Dan. Might check it out but not rushing.
As a huge anime fan, I would only recommend Konosuba, and Princess Mononoke.
There are some others definitely worth mentioning, but those are the only 2 i would recommend to non anime fans. Btw, this was a great breakdown Dan! Ive honestly gone through alot of articles around HBO max, and i feel like u did a better breakdown than all of them combined
As someone who does not watch a lot of movies, loves animation, and got in at the promo price, I think it's a good deal. At least for me personally. The classic movie selection alone is going to occupy me for a long while because I have not seen most of those movies.
I do agree though that the lineups for the DC and Cartoon Network/Adult Swim channels are disappointing, or at least a work in progress. There is so much good material they could pull for both of those but just is not there right now. I assume the reason for that is some material may simply be tied up in other streaming agreements. Here's hoping we see stuff like the animated Justice League show, Batman Beyond, and Harley Quinn in the near future.
I noticed that a lot of the shows you featured here, like Loony Toons are missing episodes.
Is your Ghibli series going to be called Danime Reviews?
This is art.
Love the totoro figure on your table! Looking forward to your Studio Ghibli movies review.
Thanks for the great overview Dan. There is one HBO Original Movie that I have always loved, called "Something The Lord Made." It contains great performances from Alan Rickman, Mos Def and Mary Stuart Masterson, among others. I looked for it as you were scrolling around the content but didn't see it near Billy Crystal's "61*" and other HBO original movies.
That being said, I also didn't see The Sopranos, The Wire, Rome, Deadwood, Entourage and lots of other stuff that I would expect to be there when I did see Game of Thrones, Watchmen, Westworld and Sex And The City. Are all of their original series on HBO Max? Arli$$, Dream On, and some of those other early series were groundbreaking.
I own "Something The Lord Made" on DVD so whether it's there is inconsequential to me personally, but if it is, I wondered if you would be interested in doing a re-watch and review. It's worth your time and it might be something else you can recommend to people who are getting this streaming service.
Thanks for the great content and look forward to your future programming.
How have you not watched any Studio Ghibli movies before this? I see a blue ray of Totoro in the background lol.
Also please do review the movies as you watched. I just started watching them myself and would love to have a reviewer to watch as I do!
That Blu Ray belongs to Mara - she’s been pushing Totoro for a long time!
If you live in Canada you can get some of the HBO Max content through HBO's partnership with CraveTv 😊
I will really like to listen to you after you watch Spirited away, Howl's moving castle or Princess Mononoke!!!!
Also worth mentioning is that non-HBO series don't have new episodes/ current seasons. Even with something like Doctor Who which ended season 12 back in March, they only have up to season 11.
One would have thought with how much they played up a title like Rick & Morty that they would have had season 4... Or 4a ( the fall half. )
UK wise, HBO Max content is part of the latest deal with Sky for HBO content/co-productions, which runs till 2024.
So you'll likely get any HBO Max exclusives on Sky Atlantic
I can't access HBO but here in the UK a lot of the well known ones, Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke etc are on Netflix, surprised it's not the same in the states
I can't wait for it to come to Latin America. In Netflix Mexico, Rurouni Kenshin season 1 is missing while in HBO Max/Crunchyroll, all the seasons are there.
I'm glad you brought up the Criterion Channel as a recommendation. I support that endorsement. It's a great, affordable, and insightful service.
I hope you have a great time with Studio... Gibbly?... Gibbli?... I've seen two films and they were both great.
Was waiting for you or SJU to explain this. Thanks! Now I'm thinking of at least trying it for Ghibli and other animated series.
Spirited Away is one of my favourite movies ever!!! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Also, I made a little squeaky noise when I saw that copy of Casablanca behind you because I just saw it for the first time and adore it.
I got HBO Max and I agree with your overall analysis.They have a lot of content but it still seemed lackluster to me. Nothing really jumped out at me as a "Oh! I HAVE to watch that!" I'm excited to see some of my favorite movies there and a lot of classics that I haven't seen. But I'm disappointed that there are no extras or special features available. And I'd really like them to at least have trailers for their shows and movies so I know what they're about before I watch them.
This is one of the most useful videos I’ve seen. Thank you Dan! I love your channel
You are in for such a treat with the Studio Ghibli collection!
Thanks for the walk-through and review Dan.