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Howl's Moving Castle - Studio Ghibli Fest 2023

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Synopsis

From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, comes the Academy Award®- nominated fantasy adventure for the whole family. Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world. Featuring the voice talents of Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Blythe Danner, Emily Mortimer and Jean Simmons.

Cast

  • Jean Simmons
  • Christian Bale
  • Lauren Bacall
  • Blythe Danner
  • Emily Mortimer
  • Josh Hutcherson
  • Billy Crystal

Atom User Reviews

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Verified Review
#greatvisualfx

This movie has been one of my favorites for years. It was an amazing experience seeing it on the big screen. Fantastic!

PP
Paul P
Verified Review
#familyfriendly
#fantasy
#mustsee
#lovestory
#seeingitagain
#great
#<3

Absolutely amazing, so happy to have been able to experience it in theaters.

LJ
Lesllie J

Metacritic

100

Though it's difficult to work out what's going on, it's never boring.

Metacritic review by Richard James Havis
Richard James Havis
The Hollywood Reporter
90

The perfect e-ticket for a flight of fancy into a world far more gorgeous than our own. The film doesn't halve itself to appeal to two generations. At its best, it turns all moviegoers into innocent kids, slack-jawed with wonder.

Richard Corliss
Time
80

The tireless volley of ideas and inventions make this a delight that should connect with kids and adults in both dubbed and original-language versions.

Metacritic review by David Rooney
David Rooney
Variety