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| Movie Description Set in a time when airships still ruled the skies and World War II never happened, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE is a coming-of-age tale that explores the difficulties of being a young witch. On her thirteenth birthday, budding witch Kiki is in a hurry to leave her family and establish her independence. With only her talking pet cat as a companion, Kiki is attracted to the bright lights of a beautiful port city, but finds that making friends is not easy. Using her skill at riding a broom to start an express delivery service, Kiki quickly discovers that she cannot take her unique abilities for granted. The film is based on the book MAJO NO TAKKYUBIN by Eiko Kadono, a Japanese writer of children's books; the title literally means "Witch's Special Express Delivery." Like Miyazaki's MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, KIKI is languidly paced--the better to appreciate the level of detail of the film's animation. KIKI differs from the typical "witch" film, like THE CRAFT: Kiki's abilities serve not as a symbol for evil or for ultimate power, but for the talents that lie within the reach of every girl. The film was dubbed in English by several prominent actors, including Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Janeane Garofalo, and Debbie Reynolds.
Notes Hayao Miyazaki originally was supposed to serve as producer of the film. When the young director slated to helm the film opted out, Miyazaki stepped in as director. For the film's screenplay significant changes--including the crisis Kiki experiences--were made to the novel, which required much negotiation with Eiko Kadono. Before work on the film began, Miyazaki traveled to Sweden for inspiration for the film's backgrounds. In the Japanese version, the opening and ending songs are by a popular singer from the 1970s, Yumi Arai. Of the Japanese films released in 1989, KIKI was the highest grossing. "In Kiki's life we see reflected the lives of so many young Japanese girls who are loved and supported economically by their parents, but who long for the bright lights of the city, and are about to go there and become independent. The weakness of her determination and shallowness of her understanding are also reflected in the world of today's young people."--Miyazaki, quoted in HAYAO MIYAZAKI: MASTER OF JAPANESE ANIMATION Editorial Reviews Box Office - David Frazier (09/01/1998) Los Angeles Times - Susan King (04/17/2003) Total Film - Jamie Russell (12/01/2003) Sight and Sound - Kate Stables (05/01/2006) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||
Reviews  Great VHS VHS was great and the price is just right in comparison with DVDs. As long as you still have the video player at home it will work just fine. Review ID: 10000000008661033 Was this review helpful? Report this review  KIKIS DELIVERY SERVICEReview created: 03/03/07 by: TAPE WAS FINE BUT CASE WAS DIRTY AND A LITTLE CRUSHED.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Review ID: 10000000003062402 Was this review helpful? Report this review Wonderful Childrens movie, imaginative!!!I had seen this movie in the past and others by the same director, like "my friend totoro" These stories are so rich in imagination, beautiful images, and creative stories that can only help enrich your life and your childs. They show strong independant children as characters who encounter unusual situations. In the case of Kiki, she is about 14 and a witch who needs to go out in the world and live independantly to become a full fledged witch. Not a bad one, a very sweet one. The movie celebrates those who are different instead of alienating them. I love this movie enough to own it as an adult, and I never tire of watching it over and over. This is a treasure in a small package, and I highly recommend it to ANYONE! I think that traditional kids animated movies are ususally so formulated, this movie is NOT predictable and brings you into a wonderful world where little things are celebrated and appreciated. Review ID: 10000000002931937 Was this review helpful? Report this review Kiki's Delivery ServiceI love all Miyazaki films. I have to say Kiki's Delivery was one of my families favorites. It was a wonderfully imaginative movie. Review ID: 10000000001994527 Was this review helpful? Report this review childrens movie, but so many good graphics, and plots,I am trying to collect all of Miyazakis movies, mostly cartoons cant always find them on VHS. Hope to buy more as can find them. Review ID: 10000000001953832 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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