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Princess Mononoke [DVD] [2001]

Yôji Matsuda (Actor), Yuriko Ishida (Actor), Hayao Miyazaki (Director) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Yôji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yûko Tanaka, Billy Crudup, Billy Bob Thornton
  • Directors: Hayao Miyazaki
  • Writers: Hayao Miyazaki
  • Producers: Seiichirô Ujiie, Seiji Okuda, Takahiro Yonezawa, Toshio Suzuki, Yasuyoshi Tokuma
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Dubbed: Japanese
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Ghibli
  • DVD Release Date: 22 Oct 2001
  • Run Time: 128 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005QB7X
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 58,166 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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This epic, animated 1997 fantasy has already made history as the top-grossing domestic feature ever released in Japan, where its combination of mythic themes, mystical forces, and ravishing visuals tapped deeply into cultural identity and contemporary, ecological anxieties. For international animation and anime fans, Princess Mononoke represents an auspicious next step for its revered creator, Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service), an acknowledged anime pioneer, whose painterly style, vivid character design, and stylized approach to storytelling take ambitious, evolutionary steps here.

Set in medieval Japan, Miyazaki's original story envisions a struggle between nature and man. The march of technology, embodied in the dark iron forges of the ambitious Tatara clan, threatens the natural forces explicit in the benevolent Great God of the Forest and the wide-eyed, spectral spirits he protects. When Ashitaka, a young warrior from a remote, and endangered, village clan, kills a ravenous, boar-like monster, he discovers the beast is in fact an infectious "demon god," transformed by human anger. Ashitaka's quest to solve the beast's fatal curse brings him into the midst of human political intrigues as well as the more crucial battle between man and nature.

Miyazaki's convoluted fable is clearly not the stuff of kiddie matinees, nor is the often graphic violence depicted during the battles that ensue. If some younger viewers (or less attentive older ones) will wish for a diagram to sort out the players, Miyazaki's atmospheric world and its lush visual design are reasons enough to watch. For the English-language version, Miramax assembled an impressive vocal cast including Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup (as Ashitaka), Claire Danes (as San), Minnie Driver (as Lady Eboshi), Billy Bob Thornton, and Jada Pinkett Smith. They bring added nuance to a very different kind of magic kingdom. Recommended for ages 12 and older. --Sam Sutherland

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95 of 96 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ghibli film yet. 8 Mar 2007
By MT
Format:DVD
In my opinion this is the best film from Studio Ghibli, and possibly the best animated film ever. This is because all of the different parts- the images, the story and the music- work together perfectly to transport the viewer to another world. Yes, it is set in Japan, but a Japan where iron was still a novelty and giant talking animal-gods ruled the land.

The imagery is probably the first thing that blew me away with this film. Even at the very beginning, there is about half a second of the hero, Ashitaka, riding through a wood, with the light and shade dappling his clothing so realistically that you are almost fooled into thinking it's a live-action shot they've sneaked in. The design of the characters, from the humans to the gods, is flawless, and some show real imagination (particularly the kodama).

The film's story is also brilliantly written, and never feels rushed or drawn out (although the ending feels a little abrupt). I won't waste time with a synopsis (as there's one above). I found that I became really emotionally attached to all of the characters, and you are constantly torn between which side you want to win; I eventually sided with Ashitaka, who basically just wants everyone to get along together, and although I found the ending a little rushed, it was extremely well done, and tied up most loose ends whilst leaving a sense of mystery.

However, it is the music that I think really makes this film stand out. The tunes are all beautiful on their own, but when paired with the imagery they help enormously to bring out all the emotions that Miyazaki (probably) intended. After hearing the song in the final scene, you'll have it stuck in your head for days.... Read more ›
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Miyazaki's epic masterpiece 5 Mar 2006
By Andrew Page
Format:DVD
Set in Muromachi Era Japan, near the end of the 1400s, this film depicts the painful transition from a medieval to a modern society, particularly focusing on humankind's changing relationship with nature. It follows the adventures of Ashitaka, a member of a hidden remnant of the extinct Emishi tribe of Honshuu, who is cursed by a tatarigami, a raging boar god who wants to take revenge on humans for the destruction of his forest.

Ashitaka's journey takes him through samurai wars and the mysterious virgin forest, which is still populated by nature gods in the form of giant animals and where he meets the elusive Mononoke Hime, to a mining village that is struggling against the revenge attacks of the gods. Ashitaka, who sympathises with both sides of the struggle between man and nature, must return to the forest to seek the shishigami nature god of life and death in order to lift the curse.

Miyazaki's masterpiece, possibly his greatest film, is highly recommended to all fans of anime. It is his most complete statement about his views on nature and man's impact on the environment. The animation is gorgeous, and nature is really lush and vivid. The music, written, as always in Miyazaki films, by Joe Hisaishi, is excellent and the sound effects are spot on. The action is just awesome, and there are lots of battles with gods and samurai which make this anime truly epic.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Must Buy! Brilliant! 17 Aug 2006
By Darth Vader
Format:DVD
I was expecting this animated cartoon to be like all the rest , frankly, pretty disapointing. I generaly like only live action films, but this is a MASTERPIECE! Its a huge shame that it can't be bought from amazon any more! (Actually, it now can, but you get the point!

Don't be put off by anything you hear. This is simply a good buy. Don't listen to anyone grumbling that this is "Cartoon; pretty rubbish". That's about what I thought, until I watched it. If you are still not sure, you should rent it.

If I could, then I would rate this 6 out of 5! Also, this fab film starts off well too, with an almost straightaway action sequesnce.

GO OUT AND BUY IT NOW - YOUR DVD RANGE WON'T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT IT!
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, Brilliant, Beautiful, Magical etc. 28 Aug 2007
By TommyB
Format:DVD
Having already owned 'Spirited Away' and 'Howls Moving Castle' on DVD, I searched for another epic; and found it. This film, as all other Miyazaki productions do, takes you on a wonderfully moving journey. The imagination and deepness to the story is beautiful, the characters are brilliantly developed and the quality of the animation (now 10 years old) is awe inspiring. I would struggle to believe that anyone could actually not like this film, because it should appeal to all audiences. Yes, it contains serious themes and some violence, but it is still very much a family film for everyone to enjoy.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning - Blew me Away 14 Sep 2005
By D. Bramley
Format:DVD
I decided to buy this film after watching Spirited Away, and found out that it is twice as good. The art is amazing and the film exciting. I spent most of it sat on the edge of my seat because it is so exciting. This is rather more violent than spirited away, with the main character shooting peoples heads off with his arrows, but it adds to how realistic the film is. The music is amazing and the acting very good. I recommend to anyone who liked spirited away and likes seeing something which removes them from the normal boring flow of life.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars GET THIS DVD ! 25 Sep 2001
By Pieterdirkx@hotmail.com
Format:DVD
This is the best animated film I've ever seen. If you think you don't like japanese animation, get this, if you do like it, get this, if you're not sure, get this !
Absolutely everything here, is simply brilliant...
It's a shame Europe had to wait so long for this release, but now it's here, (again), GET THIS MOVIE NOW !!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
This is the second Anime from Studio Ghibil (Spellcheck?) that I have watched. The first being Spirited Away, I must say that I loved Princess Mononoke more and I fell in love with... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Katherine Peters
5.0 out of 5 stars Rises far above its cartoon roots.
If you were expecting this grumpy old codger to avoid the Anime films, you would be wrong.
This is an epic, overwhelming film, from one of the great Anime film-makers, Hayou... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. P. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Ghibli at its best
One of the best Ghibli movies, great characters and story, highly recommended, if you love anime you shouldnt let this movie pass you by
Published 2 months ago by E. A. A. Mena
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Arrived on time as prommised and product was in good order, no complaints

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Published 2 months ago by John Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Ghibli's
Worse than Spirited Away, better than Howl's Moving Castle. But let's be honest, we love them all, and so you should. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Carl Fisher
5.0 out of 5 stars Movie
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! My cousin and I were constantly gasping and yelling at the television over what was happening was so worth the purchase
Published 3 months ago by Alana McCormack
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Wow, I bought this about 12 years again and still rates as one of my favourite films of all time, even now I'm in my 30s.
Published 3 months ago by kodama
5.0 out of 5 stars another great animation from studio gibli
I'm a huge fan of studio gibli, own all of their animations and this one is one of my favorites. Would definitely recommend.
Published 3 months ago by Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars fab
Bought as a present for my daughter. Loves these japanese type films which are a bit strange to say the least but also graet at the same time
Published 4 months ago by Amanda Buchan
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a watch
Great animation! Full of imagination. I am now determined to see all movies by Miyazaki. I also loved the soundtracks.
Published 5 months ago by S. Vural
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