“Fantasy” Reviews

Even with its flaws, The Bird People in China is downright heart-tugging compared to Miike’s usual fare.

There’s so much that I love about this movie and yet, it left me feeling a bit underwhelmed.

It’s a rich film, creating a tapestry of imagery, memory, loss, and desire that’s quite captivating and moving.

Although I loved parts of the film, overall Grimm just didn’t do too much for me.

The series’ melodrama is almost offset by the movie’s visual style. Almost.

This visually striking martial arts fantasy is ultimately about the consequences of putting individual desires before all else.

Kiki’s Delivery Service never devolves to a childish, juvenile comedy, nor does it become overly melodramatic and pretentious.

It’s a powerful movie that made me richer for having seen it.

As a visual expression, it’s quite captivating and beautiful to behold.

Compared to much of the anime coming out today, it seems pallid and stale.

I find it very easy to get caught up in Miyazaki’s films, mainly because his films often resemble how I remember seeing the world as a child.

I think there was a period of 20 – 30 minutes where my mind shut down, most likely due to some sort of built-in self-defense mechanism.

Let the masses have their Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I’ll take Duel to the Death any day.

The movie soon becomes a delirious ride through all sorts of fantastic settings.

This film throws so much at you it’s nearly impossible to take in.

A mythological action film based on ancient Norwegian myths.

For anyone who fancies themself a patron of true cinema, this film is required viewing.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a movie that has filled me with so much wonder.