"Studio Ghibli - Brilliant!" - My daughter

[just jim]

I thought "Grave of the Fireflies" was heart-rending. I think a lot of Ghibli films are emotionally genuine. Mind you, "Wall-E" has it's moments.

 

[Dayvo]

I'm staying not far from Globalti's for the next few days - if it's any help for you fellas ??

Hello Stephenite!


I haven't heard from Globalti yet, but am sure I'd like it. Don't know how much he wants for it; I'll check the site tomorrow for an update. We're on our way to Oslo now - our paths kind of crossed.

See what happens and I'll be in touch, hopefully.

Thanks, and I'll look into the name of spinning bloke!

 

[wiggydiggy]

I thought "Grave of the Fireflies" was heart-rending. I think a lot of Ghibli films are emotionally genuine. Mind you, "Wall-E" has it's moments.

I was just looking through the thread to see if someone had mentioned 'Grave', like you say its genuinely heart wrenching. I'd agree with what you say about Wall-E too, esp the first half or so of the movie when its just him/Eve.

 

[Ajay]

For 7 year-olds it would have to be My Neighbour Tottoro, followed by Ponyo and Kiki's Delivery Service.

For 12 year-olds, I would go with Nausica then Princess Mononoke, bearing in mind that the latter is a lot more uncompromising.

Thanks FM

 

[sheddy]

No. They all have a Japanese vocal cast in the originals but many of them had English vocal versions done with a Hollywood cast (who will generally be Americans). Ghibli have never made an English-language film.

Sorry, I meant I was looking for a British voiceover rather than American (which can grate sometimes)

 

[threebikesmcginty]

...I meant I was looking for a British voiceover...

Liam Neeson's in Ponyo.

 

[arallsopp]

...susa-ataris (the black creatures).

I thought these were Makkuro Kurosuke? Granny says Susuwatari, but then, Granny scares the hell out of me.

 

[Globalti]

Sorry Davyo - are you still interested in Nasu? Better send me a PM and we'll get chatting.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Howl's Moving Castle is on Film 4 right now.

Edit: Actually just checked and there's a season of Ghilbi on.

http://www.film4.com/whats-on/studio-ghibli-2013