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Hayao Miyazaki notches record $12m+ US opening with ‘The Boy And The Heron’

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      deknalis
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      It’s a bit more abstract and invites interpretation, more akin to Spirited Away than Wind Rises. Personal loved it but I expect to see it near the bottom in a lot of rankings.

      It’s a bit more abstract and invites interpretation, more akin to Spirited Away than Wind Rises. Personal loved it but I expect to see it near the bottom in a lot of rankings.

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      1. Artren
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        Agreed. Fantastic movie, allows the viewer to make their own idea of what they took from the movie. Beautifully animated, except for a couple of places. Glad to hear it did really well for a...

        Agreed. Fantastic movie, allows the viewer to make their own idea of what they took from the movie. Beautifully animated, except for a couple of places. Glad to hear it did really well for a Studio Ghibli movie and hope they continue to create beautiful cinema.

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      teaearlgraycold
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      It's a bit Lynchian. Hard to understand and keep track of what's going on and why. It looks beautiful and there are some shots that absolutely stunned me. In my opinion Miyazaki is retreading too...

      It's a bit Lynchian. Hard to understand and keep track of what's going on and why. It looks beautiful and there are some shots that absolutely stunned me.

      In my opinion Miyazaki is retreading too many of the same motifs, aesthetics, and themes. I do not feel like this movie added to his filmography like his earlier works did. I don't regret seeing it but as a fan of many of his older movies it was a bit disappointing.

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      1. shusaku
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        I liked the movie a lot, but agree with you about the retreading. But I actually liked that point, I think at this stage it’s good to hit those nostalgia notes.

        I liked the movie a lot, but agree with you about the retreading. But I actually liked that point, I think at this stage it’s good to hit those nostalgia notes.

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    3. sandaltree
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      Saw it few weeks back. I thought it had quite a lot of narratives and left the theater quite confused. Maybe that is why I found it just ok. Animation was of course superb (and creepy at times).

      Saw it few weeks back. I thought it had quite a lot of narratives and left the theater quite confused. Maybe that is why I found it just ok. Animation was of course superb (and creepy at times).

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    4. krg
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      I found it underwhelming, relative to Miyazaki's other work. Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Howl's Moving Castle, are probably my Miyazaki trifecta, if that contextualizes my...

      I found it underwhelming, relative to Miyazaki's other work.

      Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, and Howl's Moving Castle, are probably my Miyazaki trifecta, if that contextualizes my criticism in any way.

      Was hoping it'd hit deeper and I'd shed a few tears, or somethin'.

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    5. Monte_Kristo
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      I think it's his best looking movie.

      I think it's his best looking movie.

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