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Princess Mononoke

Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (632 customer reviews)

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This epic, animated 1997 fantasy has already made history as the top-grossing domestic feature ever released in Japan, where its combination of mythic themes, mystical forces, and ravishing visuals tapped deeply into cultural identity and contemporary, ecological anxieties. For international animation and anime fans, Princess Mononoke represents an auspicious next step for its revered creator, Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service), an acknowledged anime pioneer, whose painterly style, vivid character design, and stylized approach to storytelling take ambitious, evolutionary steps here.

Set in medieval Japan, Miyazaki's original story envisions a struggle between nature and man. The march of technology, embodied in the dark iron forges of the ambitious Tatara clan, threatens the natural forces explicit in the benevolent Great God of the Forest and the wide-eyed, spectral spirits he protects. When Ashitaka, a young warrior from a remote, and endangered, village clan, kills a ravenous, boar-like monster, he discovers the beast is in fact an infectious "demon god," transformed by human anger. Ashitaka's quest to solve the beast's fatal curse brings him into the midst of human political intrigues as well as the more crucial battle between man and nature.

Miyazaki's convoluted fable is clearly not the stuff of kiddie matinees, nor is the often graphic violence depicted during the battles that ensue. If some younger viewers (or less attentive older ones) will wish for a diagram to sort out the players, Miyazaki's atmospheric world and its lush visual design are reasons enough to watch. For the English-language version, Miramax assembled an impressive vocal cast including Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup (as Ashitaka), Claire Danes (as San), Minnie Driver (as Lady Eboshi), Billy Bob Thornton, and Jada Pinkett Smith. They bring added nuance to a very different kind of magic kingdom. Recommended for ages 12 and older. --Sam Sutherland

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
An animated epic Jun 25 2003
By A Customer
Format:DVD
While Disney is regurgitating the same old formula year afer year and training us for the expected, what are the filmmakers doing over in Japan? They're simply turning out the most creative tales, jawdropping visuals and (especially in Miyazaki's films) the imaginitive UNexpected that animation has ever seen. After growing up spoon-fed with Disney, what I've seen of Miyazaki has effectively hit me over the head with a steel beam.

"Princess Mononoke" is absolutely an animated epic. I really think that "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" (with their epic journeys, warring factions and unknown lands) had a strong influence on this film, and they give you a good idea of the general plot and feel. Then, throw in samurais and a big helping of Japanese myth (which really isn't any more objectionable to western religion than our own Mother Earth myth, if this is a concern for you). Beyond any feel or ingredients list, though, is an awesomely complex and creative storyline, the like of which I've never seen before in an animated film. I belive that this film is so good that it could easily stand being done in live action and could be huge on the scale of a LoTR movie (no joke). Princess Mononoke just "happens" to be done in animation.

Princess Mononoke really blew me away. I've never been a fan of Japanese animation, but I'm becoming a fan of Miyazaki. The difference is in the story and the creativity. I highly recommend Princess Mononoke to everyone, but especially to the average moviegoer who needs convincing to try it out. The only folks I'd like to warn are those who have a tendency to think or say "this is weird" 20 minutes into a film and give up on it. You have to have a little bit more of an open mind than Disney would like us to have. You'll be rewarded if you closely follow the film and have that open mind.

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Great movie, english dub a little quiet May 5 2012
By SirKaid
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a fantastic movie. Lots of action, likeable characters, great music, the list goes on. The only problem I had with it was that the English voices were somewhat quiet at times, but if you've got good hearing, or you prefer subtitles, that won't be a problem.
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Love this movie Feb 2 2012
Format:DVD
This is a must see for an movie enthusiast especially if you like animated films. The artwork is captivating and moving. Hayao Miyazaki is a true artist with fantastic stories!
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Most recent customer reviews
A Must See!
I've watched anime shows for a little while now, but not very many anime movies. So I went and looked up a list of the best ones and randomly picked Princess Mononoke. Read more
Published 15 months ago by SensFan
Love it!
Love it!! Very creative and beautiful. It's a little more serious than some of Miyazaki's other ones and doesn't quite beat my ultimate favourite, Howl's Moving Castle, but a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Bek
A movie of godly proportions!
This movie is so amazing. Really, it's probably one of the best movies out there and it will probably be on my top 5 for the rest of my life. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2010 by K. Vang
Better than AVATAR!
I thought this had similar themes to Avatar, which was basically an animated film as well (just far more expensive to make).. but far more convincing.
Published on Jan 30 2010 by Brian Lam
A Masterpiece
I first saw this movie on TV, and I came in in the middle, however I was immediately hooked. I got my mom to rent it from Netflix and then I promptly bought it. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2006 by Russa Nodrey
Princess Mononoke
This is simply an amazing movie. As animated movies go this is one of the best in secent years. It is also suitable both for children and adults. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2003 by "ella3_83"
Vivid, Crisp, Brilliant
First, some concessions. I do not speak Japanese, so I can say nothing about the Japanese language version or the quality of the translation. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003 by Zachary Gochenour
Excellent movie!!! ^_^
After watching Princess Mononoke i was blown away.. it became one of my all time favorites.. I know so many reviewers wrote this but.. Hayao Miyazaki is an absolute genius.. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2003 by Caroline
Theme refreshing, content deep
I think many people have misread the theme of this movie- obviously there is the evil of man in the iron industry, but there is also the evil of nature, as evidenced by the gods of... Read more
Published on May 24 2003 by Lars Doucet
If you don't like mild violence, don't watch it!
I finally got to see Princess Mononoke b/c a friend of mine let me borrow it and let me tell you, it's awesome! Read more
Published on May 21 2003 by "lakiah"
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