Kiki's Delivery Service
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Movie Reviews of Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie Review: Miyazaki's greatest film!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm probably in the minority when I say this, but I think that Kiki's Delivery Service is the greatest of Miyazaki's films. I haven't seen Porco Rosso yet, but I've seen all of his other films. They are ALL great, mind you, but this, in my opinion is the best of them. I'm not a huge fan of anime, but Miyazaki is truly a wonderful director. I've watched the DVD twice already, in both American and Japanese, and they are both great. The dubbing was done wonderfully, with very talented actors and actresses. And although some of the music and sound is changed, none of the movie was cut or added onto as another reviewer claimed (considering that when Disney got the rights to Ghibli films part of their contract was that they couldn't add or delete any scenes.) Either language you watch it in, it's wonderful.
It's a very fun movie with great animation and a great story. There's no violence, and it's a great movie for all ages. I'm 23, and I have watched it over five times, and my nephews and nieces are between the ages of 3 and 8 and they all really enjoyed it. Highly recommended, even if you don't enjoy anime.
Movie Review: A gentle masterpiece, lovable characters
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a special film - touching, sweet, exciting, endearing. Kiki, voiced by a young Kirsten Dunst, is one of the most engaging characters of all film. She is one tough witch. Not evil, not the slightest, but tough because she is strong-willed, determined and honorable. She is a great role model for any young girl, and any older guy like me, too.I've watched this DVD four times in about a month, and it still brings roars of laughters and a stream of tears. The black cat, Gigi, is a brilliant counter to Kiki's sweetness. Voiced by the late Phil Hartman, Gigi is bored and reserved, a cat after all. But he is also just a little wise.
The great director, Hayao Miyazaki, conceived this film with almost no direct conflict, and yet there is real tension. Kiki sets out to become an adult and overcomes obstacles.
The lack of classic cartoon violence is notable -- there's a absolutely wonderful scene between Gigi the black cat and Jeff the old dog. In any other cartoon, they tear each other up. In this film, a wonderful thing happens.
Many wonderful things happen in Kiki. I highly recommend it for people of all ages.
Movie Review: This film delivers! (Volume 1: Part 5)
Summary: 5 Stars
Enter a world where witches are kind, but their job can be pretty hard. 'Kiki's Delivery Service' introduces Kiki, a 13 year old witch that is ready to begin her right of passage by going out into the world to find a town that needs a witch to be it's guide. Excited to go she comes across this big bustling city by the sea and encounters more than she bargened for. Not any monsters or evil sorcerers, but life. Figuring out what her purpose in life must be she learns about earning money, why boys can be so strange and what it really takes to be lady. She should be careful because when you grow up to might start to lose the things that you love. Only by creating the perfect balance can you truly live life to the fullest.
'Kiki's Delivery Service' is such a delight. A perfect blend of story book fantasy and realism. The characters are so much fun to watch on screen especially Gigi the cat voiced in english by the late Phil Hartman. It's a family film that adults will like just as much as kids. I don't know what it is about Hayao Miyazaki, but he always knows how to deliver a great time with his films.
Movie Review: Beautiful film, honest story, and okay for 4 year olds
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie is wonderful, the animation is lush. We particularly love the city's architecture: a mix of old European cities.
The story is of a 13 year-old witch who moves to a new city "to complete her training" which, apparently, is self-guided. Kiki's particular talent is flying and she uses her skill as a delivery girl in a coastal city that is both surprised and not surprised to see a witch picking up some money flying stuff around town. Her cat (ably voiced by Phil Harman) is her constant companion, although as she struggles with her new independence she does make new friends.
There is no villian in this movie. Kiki's struggles are entirely internal although they have external consequences and she must overcome them in time to save the day in heroic fashion.
I find the lack of a clear antagonist to be a benefit to this film, especially as a parent of young children. We give this movie the parental "stamp of approval." My four-year-old girls love this movie!
Not all of Miyazaki's movies are good for all ages. This one, however, is great for all ages.
Movie Review: Wonderful movie- In ANY Language!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie has it all; Beautiful, non - adult, non ecchi Anime, and an absolutely charming storyline. Not something seen too often in either American and Japanese animated films nowadays.
Uncle Walt would be proud.
Kikki is a young witch, entering her so called "Witch Prime." When witches reach the age of 13, they leave home, and go out into the world for a year of "Training". The storyline takes us into Kikki's rite of passage, as it were, and immedately draws us into it, every inch of the way. We see her joys, pains, and her sadness, as she journeys to the big city to find her way.
The movie is simplistic, yet contains some of the most beautiful artwork and storytelling I have ever seen in an animated film. It never strays too far from it's main character, and in this process we actually grow care for her.
The movie is a little long, at 105 minutes, but it is worth every one of those minutes.
If you want a simple, joyus sample of anime, without the violence or hentai that is so prevelant in the medium, then this film is for you.