![]() ![]() This opening serves as a reminder to definitely not judge people immediately based on their appearances alone– there is more to them than meets the eye.Īccording to The Film Experience: An Introduction, changes in a character’s appearance throughout the film signifies meaningful character growth. Consequently, we will be able to learn various nuances about the cast, which will allow us to enjoy more of their wholesome personalities (which I definitely did!). Similar to the experience of trying to understand the moving castle, the scene hints that the audience’s journey throughout the film will be witnessing countless transformations of our characters, whether it be physical or behavioral. The opening scene purposefully foreshadows how we will understand our characters later on. A gentle giant strolling in the hills (Promotional Poster from Studio Ghibli/IMDb). It is as if it were one among them.Īs the title credits appear, accompanied by Joe Hisashi’s wondrous “Merry Go Round” reprising melody, viewers can now feel at ease by the presence of Howl’s Moving Castle. However, once it emerges from the haze and is exposed to sunlight, its personification becomes more defined: it’s a gentle giant strolling in the hills as its image becomes paralleled to harmless, innocent sheep in the same frame–if the sheep aren’t alarmed by it, then there’s no need to worry. ![]() For audiences watching it for the first time, the impact of this scene may leave them feeling unsettled, wondering in ominous awe of the potential that this being could do. The sound of engines creak and whir while smoke billows from its bewildering being. Its opening scene says so much without a spoken word: a giant, monstrous chimera of a house with an angler fish’s face, gargoyle wings, and eagle-like feet eerily marches in the mountain mist. ![]() Enjoy this fantasy, romantic adventure following Sophie, a young girl who tries to break an old-age spell casted on her by working as a maid to the mysterious wizard Howl and his moving castle. I highly encourage you to watch the film, which is available on HBO Max and country-specific Netflix platforms. Based on the novel of the same name by Diana Wynne Jones, the story is charming and full of magic.Shameless plug but don’t forget to follow my Facebook and Twitter page for more of my analytical movie reviews!Īnd, out of all of them, Howl’s Moving Castle’s message of defining and understanding true beauty has deeply resonated in my mind the most. The movie holds a special place in the hearts of many for its wit, beauty, and complex characters, exemplified by its many memorable quotes. Sophie goes on a journey to undo the curse and finds herself in the company of The Great Wizard Howl Pendragon, fire demon Calcifer, and Howl's apprentice, Markl. The plot follows Sophie, an apprentice at a hat shop who has a fateful encounter with the Witch of the Waste that leaves her in the form of an old woman. Howl's Moving Castle (2004) is a Studio Ghibli animation driven by the spellbinding storytelling of Hayao Miyazaki. The first look images of the park (as per The Japan Times) show installations related to beloved characters like Totoro and No-Face in an experience that looks to be just as memorable as the studio's best quotes. Howl's Moving Castle remains one of Studio Ghibli's most popular works to date, and fans of the studio will be able to experience the wonder of their movies in a brand-new way when amusement park Ghibli Park opens in Japan this November. ![]()
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