She is certainly one of Ghibli’s best and most endearing creations. She is simply hilarious and all of the film’s humor comes from her and her many funny lines. But she is so interesting and unforgettable not only in her looks – pink pigtails is a refreshing look for an old woman – but also in her character as she is good, but still treasure-hungry and she ended up taking a lot of treasure from Laputa in the end. Her entire pirate team is a lot of fun and I love her dynamic with her sons and husband. However, the fact why I liked him quite a bit lies in the twist in his background which was well executed and in his actions which were capable and he actually was a very competent, strong villain who posed some serious danger for the protagonists.īut Captain Dola is easily the highlight. The two are too heroic and sometimes bland, but the relationship between the two is sweet and they got some charming moments together.Īs for Colonel Muska, he is a typical over-the-top and power-hungry villain. Pazu is a bit boring and too good, but he serves his purpose. To me Sheeta is a typical protagonist, but an interesting case of a strong female character and sort of a Studio Ghibli princess. The character development in Castle in the Sky is solid, but not the greatest.
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I loved the ending with the spell of destruction being used. The details are remarkable, but more on that later. It was fascinating to see the entire island and city on the sky. And of course the third act is the highlight as we finally see Laputa. The second act is very good and that is where we get some of the best moments from the pirates. Then the rest of the first act was a bit slow, but that was essential for providing character development, atmosphere and build-up.
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The beginning is intriguing and I liked how it started briskly and with an action sequence. The film is admirable for being very long, clocking in at two hours which is quite a lot for an animated film, but here it was worth it as the story is so majestic and big that it needed this much time to be told. As is the case with most Miyazaki films, this one features a strong ecological theme and message to it which was great.
CASTLE IN THE SKY 1986 MOVIE
Such an amazing experience this movie provides. The film is a fantasy, but above all one grand adventure film and rarely have I seen this spectacular an adventure before.
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“ There’s nothing worse than having your pigtails shot off! “ It is the first Studio Ghibli feature and one of their best in my opinion. …………………………………………… Castle in the Sky Movie ReviewĬastle in the Sky is a 1986 animated adventure film directed by Hayao Miyazaki.