My brother thought that the English translation of this originally Japanese produced movie left something to be desired for but watching it tonight I must say that I was utterly delighted.
As with animator Miyazaki’s 2002 movie Spirited Away, this movie delivers yet another viewing delight.
The story starts with an unassuming young girl, Sophie, working in a hat shop who is whisked literally off her feet by a handsome wizard, Howl. Once Sophie returns to earth, a jealous witch curses her turning Sophie into an old lady. As Sophie sets off to find a way to break the curse she finds herself in Howl’s moving castle (this giant junk heap of a thing) and gets caught up with Markl (a young wizard-wannabe), Kalcifer (a demon cursed to be trapped in a flame), Turnip-head (a live scare-crow and my personal favourite) and of course Howl. I think its fair to say its a modern day fairy tale.
From the creative animation to the heart-felt story, you will find yourself utterly charmed by this one. And there is no pop culture reference in sight!
Uncle Bobby and Great Uncle Bobby once caught a great ball of fire, Snoops was not impressed in the least. Many say this was the inspiration for his career as photocopy boy. Trained by the great photocopier Steven “no charge this time, call me out again and i will tape it up, take my card i have never had to call up my own office before” Crackpot himself, the lessons learnt were magical. Other say Snoops is a fantasy figure conjured up in his mind…
Yes, and i said to him and he said to me – but anyway – look, yes, no, anyway.
i saw the film and was left bewildered as i had meant to go swimming. i have never
seen so many rice krispies in my life! – oh no – thats just my breakfast!