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Arrietty is the latest release from Studio Ghibli, based on the classic children’s book The Borrowers. Tiny 14 year old Arrietty lives under the floorboards of an old house with her father and mother. Their peaceful life is dramatically changed when the ever curious Arrietty accidentally allows herself to be seen by Sho, a poorly and lonesome 12 year old human boy. The fledgling friendship between the two lonely children causes Haru the housekeeper to become aware of the borrowers’ existence. The family of little borrowers are forced to choose between staying in their well-established home or leaving for the uncertainty of the great outdoors.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw the Japanese language version with subtitles - always the best way to go with Ghibli. The quality of the drawing and animation is absolutely stunning; I went to a 9pm showing (remember this supposedly a kids' film - in reality it works for everyone) and there were some scenes - e.g. the first sight of the interior of the dolls' house - where almost everyone in the cinema (all adults) was gasping something along the lines of "Oh, wow". The drawing is so wonderful. I never thought I'd say this, but I think it gives Spirited Away a good run for its money, certainly in terms of the production, if not the imagination of the script (I never read The Borrowers, so I don't know how closely this stays to the book). This really is a must see - and get the Bluray version to see all the incredible detail in those frames.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I went to see Arrietty at the cinema with my 3 boys, aged 11, 8 and 6. This would not be a usual choice for them, as they're more into Star Wars and Harry Potter, and they were slightly reluctant. From the first frame, however, they - and I - were completely captivated. The animation is exquisitely drawn, the colours vibrant, the soundtrack and the music atmospheric, and the story is of adventure, love, betrayal, difference and growing up. The film sparked quite a few discussions among us.
We've now watched Spirited Away too(verdict "wierd but good"), and plan to work our way through the rest of the Studio Ghibli films. I will definitely buy Arrietty when it's released on DVD.
We've now watched Spirited Away too(verdict "wierd but good"), and plan to work our way through the rest of the Studio Ghibli films. I will definitely buy Arrietty when it's released on DVD.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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This film is excellent. The artwork creates so much character and it is visually beautiful. The story is close to the original and keeps you interested throughout. Overall a pleasing, interesting and stunning film.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
childrens dvd
My daughter wanted this video, it was bright and cheerful centering around a girl and boy from different family. Well worth the price and watch value.
Published 12 days ago by catty
Excellent show. Well told story!
This is a wonderful new film from Studio Ghibli. The story is well told and beautifully drawn. The whole family enjoyed it many times and our kids are now "borrowing".
Published 19 days ago by Peter R. Erskine
Where has my Toothbrush Gone?
`The Borrowers' is a classic British tale about tiny people that live in our homes `borrowing' things to survive. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Sam
Beautiful film, below standard presentation.
The film's been reviewed before: it's brilliant, beautiful, bittersweet, all the good things that go into a Ghibli film, and if it doesn't tug at the heart strings you may need to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. H. Williams
Stunning and gentle (with minimal extras)
THE FILM:
How charming.
This is really gorgeously filmed, as you might expect if you've been following Studio Ghibli movies recently. Read more
How charming.
This is really gorgeously filmed, as you might expect if you've been following Studio Ghibli movies recently. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Tyler
Nice But Thin
Arriety is the Ghibli interpretation of Mary Norton's The Borrowers Afield. It is a very nice film with reasonable animation but it fails to hold the attention spans of young or... Read more
Published 1 month ago by MLA
Disappointing
Very slow and dull. There is no real plot and what plot does exist is weak and nonsensical. The ending is very anticlimactic. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jrpsch
Arietty
Was unable to watch the video due to the region code. Would have liked to have known this before ordering as we were unable to watch the video.
Published 2 months ago by Lunac
Very magical word
I like it very much, it gives me the very good impression; making me feel comfortable. When I stay alone, sometimes, I feel very unhappy, I don't know where is my direction, how... Read more
Published 2 months ago by UK pri
Beautiful story
I enjoy to much all the films of Ghibli Studios, but this is majestically beautiful, I recommend totally to buy it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Jesus Rodriguez Garcia
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