Castle in the Sky (DVD, 2003)

Howl's Moving Castle and Castle in the Sky and Spirited Away are amazing hand drawn animation. I read a short biography of Miyazaki and article stated that in one of his productions he personally did 80,000 drawings. Miyazaki creations take us to worlds of myth, magical powers and mystery. Miyazakis'love of environment and facination with flight, transport us and we are more than willing to fall into his worlds. Totoro is another movie we really enjoy as is KiKi's Delivery Service.

I am only disappointed when the movie ends. I understand that H. Miyazaki lastest animation film is called Ponyo of the Sea.

One critic stated that this is the first film you want your children to see, I know this baby wants to see the newest release. Oh, make sure you buy DVD or tape that gives you the choice of english or english subtitles. There are a number of bootleg copies so I would recommend you buy from Ghibli Studios or Disney and you won't be disappointed.

This is another in a line of wonderful films from the master Anime writer-director
Hayao Miyazaki! I am constantly amazed at the imagination of this man!
My kids love this one as well and we are looking forward to the new one released in theaters this Friday (8-14-09) Ponyo.
Castle in the Sky is a wonderful, enchanting adventure for everyone, you will not be disappointed. The Disney people have done another fine job at the voice over talent as well. It is fun to hear Cloris Leachman as the pirate, one can tell she is having an evil good time!! Mark Hamill is also mesmerizing as the evil Muska.
Don't miss out!!

I'm not one of those parents that love all the hackneyed garbage that passes
for kids fare. But this is an amazing movie. It has action for the boys, romance for the girls, comedy for both, great dialogue and plot for the grownups, and beautiful cinematography for everyone. Along with Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, Nausicaa, and My Neighbor Totoro, this is another fine, fine, film from Hayao Miyazaki.

And forget the subtitle snobs, the voice talent is superb in this, particularly Mark Hamill (Star Wars fame) and Cloris Leachman (Malcolm in the Middle, Young Frankenstein)who steal the show.

I love the animation in the movie, and the storyline is excellent. I bought this movie because I have sprited away and loved it, and Howl's Moving Castle is great too. The animation style in Hayao Miyazaki's movies is epic.

miyazaki is a national treasure. once you see one of his animated films you are hooked. this seller provided this treasure at a very good price. i have added him to my favorites. the dvd was in excellent condition, exactly as described. price was fabulos compaired to other venders. try this seller and please try miyazaki films.

I love this movie, it's the mad notes. The story is fantastic and the characters are a perfecet fit. It's original and full of great imagination. 5 stars of pure awesome.

I remember watching this great movie as a kid. Miyazaki movies are unlike any other anime creation. His directed movies through studio Ghibli are always heartfelt, have a great story behind them, and they are wonderfully animated. Castle In The Sky is one of the best cartoon movies that i have ever seen. The dvd release makes it even more brilliant than i remember. I love all of the added features such as behind the scenes with the english cast and original japanese features. I recently took this in for my AP Art class to watch after we had finished our exam and we all had to agree that we loved this film! My teacher stated that white children are always portrayed so funny in anime but i think that they unigue created with slight differences fromm what you would have been from the time of their creation (the mid eighties). If you like any studio ghibli films yet you haven't seen this one then you have missed out!

This is another movie from Hayao Miyazaki and Studi Ghibli (creators of kiki's delivery service, Howl's Moving Castle, and Spirited Away). The plot is interesting, and the animation is awesome. I decided to buy it because I like Hayao Miyazaki's work, and is a must have if you do too.

Would like dvd as it is paid for. Would like dvd as it is paid for. Would like dvd as it is paid for. Would like dvd as it is paid for.

This item was new and unopened. The item was just what the seller had listed for sale. By checking between the same items listed, you can fine just the one that you want.

I've been trying to collct all he Myazaki anime movies. I purchased this item on eBay because they're rather rare or seem to be. They are popular, renting from the local video store, DVD's had been misused and abused and pretty much unwatchable. So, I decided to purchase my own that I could keep pristine.

Unfortunately, this DVD was flawed from the factory. Hey it happens. At least it was the correct regio as Region 1 is rare also.

I loved the director of this movie Hayao Miyazaki (I think you spell it like that), and all the movies he's done. This movie impeticuler was made in the 80's, and I hadn't seen it before. But wow, the animation is great for it's time, sort of reminds me of Disney, with the occasional recycle of hair blowing which is all right because those scenes last a short while anyway (like 2 seconds). The movie was based on a book, so you can see the detail of the story put into the movie. The humor is great, the musical score is my most favorite part of this movie ,and the story is worth mentioning. The music and the scenes provided show a glimpse on how Miyazaki, the director, is so good in what he does.

I didn't really hate anything about this movie. What I didn't like however was how the person I bought it from forgot to ship it, it being week 2 already I had to wait another week for it to arrive, which isn't so bad in the sense that the dvd was almost perfect for it being used, and it was cheap.

If you like emotional stories and wonderful characters, along with great animation, choose this movie, its really a steal and I'll love this story until I die.

Hayao Miyazaki scored again with "Castle in the Sky" and I think it may be one of his best films. Great action, animation and an entertaining, imaginative plot for kids and adults. Like Priness Mononoke, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service and Nausicaa, of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky is a great film for the whole family. After viewing Princess Mononoke, I knew I had to own all his films. Excellent stuff, including the Joe Hisaishi musical scores!

I paid for this DVD over a month ago and still haven't received it as promised.
Wrote an e-mail to find out why but still no answer. Pathetic service. Lost $11 but it could have been more and that's not the point, I got ripped off!!

Beware!

Any of his films are great. I like all his stuff. I decided to start collecting his films. The shipping was good and the disk worked perfect. It was package well also. I will buy from this seller again.

This is among one of my favorite of Myazaki films. A great adventure and enjoyable for young and old alike. I'm happy to add this to my collection!

My youngest daughter saw this movie about two years ago and has wanted it ever since.She really loves it except at the end when the castle is destroyed.She says it would have been better if they had saved it.But other wise she loves it.

This is another great movie by Miazaki. As always, his animae is great! Not his best to me, the kids seem to enjoy Totoro the most. "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "The Cat Returns" are 2 of my faves.

This is another wonderful movie from the amazing mind of Hayao Miyazaki. The story is of two young kids (Sheeta and Pazu) and how from the very moment they meet frightening and fabulous things happen... I have loved even one of Miyazaki's movies that I have seen. From Totoro to Nausicaa to countless others. If you are fan of Anime or a fan of Miyazaki you will love this movie. His stories are timeless and normaly have a meening deeper then the surface beauty. This movie is rated PG for some mild violance but worth watching.

Loved the movie!! Super slow shipping to Canada. I bought it to complete my collection of Miyazaki movies and most likely won't shop on eBay anymore due to very poor experiences from multiple seller's.

Highly imaginative story, great graphics and sound. Interesting plot and believable characters. Avoids the senseless violence that characterizes many films in today's market. Strongly recommended for families with small children.

Watching this movie is like recalling a lost memory from your childhood; it is just so imaginative and dreamlike. Everything about this movie; the musical score, the scenery, the characters, is spot-on perfect. This is a movie that will stick with you years after watching it; something about it just draws you in, like it was made and intended just for you. It's not just for kids either; the movie has deep, compelling story and a sense of wonder that older audiences will appreciate. I recommend using the Japanese audio with English subtitles, that way nothing gets lost in translation. You owe it to yourself to see this movie.

I have this movie and bou it for a frend that like this kind of thing also.
I loved A nother movie made by this guy and thought I would find some othe done
by him and found I realy like this one and knew my friend would also.I do not
think there is a thig I do do not like about thios movie I have watched it many times and find it just as enjoybal as the first time I saw it.
I have seem many movies of this kind and it stands out because of its level
of thoughtfullness.It is well crafted and thought out.How wonderful today to
find a movie that give you hope and a sence of joy and even wonder. It is
sad how disney is missing the mark as they try to please every one and end up
pleasing no one.Only a very few show the freshness that the man making these
shows.I wonder if it is because one man dose these not a group of men saying
yes or no..

This terrific animated feature from Hayao Miyazaki about two orphans who join forces to find a floating island in the clouds is ideal entertainment for both kids and grown-ups. The animation is beautiful if not as detailed as in other Miyazaki productions, the characters are lively and unforgettable, and the storyline, although simple, is very well told. The real highlight of the film is Joe Hisaishi's musical score--it's gorgeous.

The DVD release contains a fairly good transfer of the movie in anamorphic widescreen, the original Japanese language track, as well as an English track, which contains a fully orchestrated and extended reworking of the music provided, interestingly, by Hisaishi himself under Miyazaki's approval. The mostly excellent vocal cast provide energetic performances, especially Dola and Muska. The lead characters are a little too mature sounding for their onscreen ages, and the script adaptation is a bit loose in places, but overall it remains a fun, zesty dub.

The extras, on the other hand, are a bit lacking. For a movie that took a frustratingly long time to be released, you'd think there'd be more than just a throwaway gushy intro, voice talent featurette, trailers and storyboards. Oh well, the movie is the real attraction of the set, and for that (as well as a winning option of the original language track and a solid if not flawless dub) I recommend it.