Kiki's Delivery Service
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Movie Reviews of Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie Review: A true feel-good story
Summary: 5 Stars
Kiki is a witch-in-training. She has reached the age when her parents cannot teach her anymore, and she has to go out in the word as an apprentice witch and find her true speciality.
It turns out that while she is not a great spell-caster she has the nack of caring for others. The small town she settles in does not have a great need for a witch, but they do need a speedy delivery service! With her flying broom Kiki fits the job description perfectly.
The story does really deal with subjects close to all our hearts: what is my role in society, what do I do best, and, most important, what is it I really want to do?!
Too many anime have too much of a dreamlike quality; this one is surprisingly realistic. It is not escapism - it is reality but softened somewhat. We have the subplot of the old lady abandoned by her family, and other problems that plague real life. This means that everyone can watch it and feel they get something out of it. The animations are top-notch.
European viewers will recognise the town: it is modelled on Stockholm, London, and Prague.
Movie Review: A charming story
Summary: 5 Stars
Kiki is a delightful character - strong (mostly), friendly (mostly), and successful in the end. This is a real family movie, with enough in it to keep the adults interested.The animation, of course, is magnificent. The backgrounds are filled with wonderful detail, and the main characters all stand on their own. Gigi is my personal favorite - except maybe for Jeff. Jeff's one brief scene shows more personality than some characters display in a whole movie.
"Delivery Service", centered on the hard-working young girl, is an interesting omen of Miyazaki's things to come. "Spirited Away" centers on the same kind of character. "Spirited Away" is a much more mature work, where the lead girl faces more complex situations. That difference surely comes from Miyazaki's growth as a director between the two movies. It may also be deliberate, if the two movies are intended for slightly different age groups.
This may be a little young for some viewers, but young viewers need movies too. This is a winner.
Movie Review: How Adorable....!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the kind of movie that has you leaving the couch smiling ear-to-ear. It's that kind of movie that you watch when you have a bad day, because it puts you in such a good mood. "Kiki's Delivery Service" is a phenominal creation for all ages. I am 13, and I love all of Miyazaki's works. Some, such as Princess Mononoke, I love for the all-around great-ness of the storyling and the message that they send. Others, like Kiki's Delivery Service, are just plain cute fun. I find that most of Miyazaki's movies tend to have some violence, not a lot but enough so that some parents might not want very young kids watching them (i.e. Spirited Away, the "bloody-dragon scene", the boy's gun in Castle in the Sky....). Fear not, conservative parents! Kiki's Delivery Service is great for little kids, with no violence. This is a movie I would suggest in a heartbeat for little kids, especially girls. But this isn't just for young children, of course. It's such a cute movie it appeals to all ages. Be sure to see it when you have the chance!Movie Review: One of Miyazaki's Best
Summary: 5 Stars
What can I say? "Kiki's Delivery Service" is by far one of my favorite animated movies of all time! No matter how many times I see the it, I get taken away into Kiki's magical world every time. Even my 2 year old daughter loves it and sits through the whole show!
The DVD comes in both Japanese and English audio with English subtitle. Although Disney bought the rights to the movie and made subtle changes to the original video to provide English text and title, the original untouched video is also located on the DVD as well for the die-hard Miyazaki fans.
I normally don't like English dubbed work on any foreign animation, but Disney did a great job with Miyazaki's work. Kirsten Dunst, Debbie Reynolds, Kath Soucie, Jeanine Garafalo, Phil Hartman, and the rest of the English cast did a fantastic job in terms of voice talent.
This is one movie that your whole family will fall in love with! Rent it first if you wish, but you may end up buyibg it like we did!
Movie Review: i love this movie!!
Summary: 5 Stars
this movie is in my list of most watched movies. its about a witch who loses her power to fly and has to struggle with herself to find who she is to be able to fly again. every witch has a special power that she does best, like her own personality manifested. when kiki loses her power, its like the struggle a lot of young girls (and boys) go through to find out why they're here and who they are. i first saw this movie when i was in grade 7, and her not knowing what her power was at first, finding it, loosing it and then how she gained it back by realizing what was truly important really touched a chord in me. i thought to myself 'hey! i go through that all the time!' and watching her rise out of her inability always made me feel better about myself when i was feeling a bit sad. showing a light at the end of the tunnel if you will. i recommend this movie to all young girls as its a truly touching movie of finding your own way in the world, your purpose, which is to be the best you you can be.