No crucifixion necessary, I’d just tell you that it’s worth watching more of them. They’re all very well made, and well made art is worth experiencing from time to time.
The only exception I have for that is for Earwig and the Witch. It’s by no means a bad film, but I was underwhelmed by it. From an animation standpoint, it was still pretty good, but it kinda shows that “we’re doing our first ever 3D animated movie” kinda vibe. Especially with scenes like the worms punishment scenes with so few worms, making it feel like an underwhelming punishment.
Again, I imagine the people behind it put in so much effort, and I really do appreciate it, but it isn’t a Ghibli film for me.
Hot take: I think Howl’s Moving Castle is overrated, and people only like it so much, because of the hot wizard twink.
Its plot is muddy and poorly paced, and that scene where two old women struggle to walk up the stairs for multiple minutes always felt out of place to me.
Howl’s Moving Castle?
I didn’t knew that is (loosely) based on a book until recently. I recommend it a lot to everyone who liked the premise of the movie.
Would you crucify me if I said I only watched two Ghibli films?
Yes!
No crucifixion necessary, I’d just tell you that it’s worth watching more of them. They’re all very well made, and well made art is worth experiencing from time to time.
The only exception I have for that is for Earwig and the Witch. It’s by no means a bad film, but I was underwhelmed by it. From an animation standpoint, it was still pretty good, but it kinda shows that “we’re doing our first ever 3D animated movie” kinda vibe. Especially with scenes like the worms punishment scenes with so few worms, making it feel like an underwhelming punishment.
Again, I imagine the people behind it put in so much effort, and I really do appreciate it, but it isn’t a Ghibli film for me.
Was one of them porco rosso? If so, you can live
Spirited Away and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
Howl’s Moving Castle is their best movie imo. You should watch it.
Hot take: I think Howl’s Moving Castle is overrated, and people only like it so much, because of the hot wizard twink.
Its plot is muddy and poorly paced, and that scene where two old women struggle to walk up the stairs for multiple minutes always felt out of place to me.
You should 100% Watch Howl’s Moving Castle and Mononoke as well, but good choices nonetheless