Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Special Edition)
by Hayao Miyazaki
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Actor: Bob Bergen, Eiko Masuyama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Makio Inoue, Yasuo YamadaDirector: Hayao Miyazaki
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-08-29
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Manga Video
Movie Reviews of Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Special Edition)
Movie Review: This Movie Makes Lupin Look Good
Summary: 5 Stars
I've only seen snippets of the TV series and have only ever heard bad things about it, so I was hesitant when deciding to buy this movie. However, the allure of Hayao Miyazaki's name in the credits got me pulling it off the store shelf. And I was certainly not disappointed. After watching it for the first time, the first thing I wanted to do was watch it again. I couldn't tear my eyes away from the screen. This movie is certainly of Miyazaki quality and made it easily to the top of my A list. There's few movies I've seen that make being a career thief seem so cool.
This film is packed with twists and action, but with plenty of comedy that keeps the movie from getting dark. However, it's certainly not for those with "sensitive ears," because there is a good amount of profanity, but I didn't think it took anything away from the movie. Although there is a little death and a lot of guns and explosions, there is a minimal amount of blood and absolutely no gore.
This movie can be enjoyed by all action movie-goers, whether or not you are an anime fan
Summary of Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Special Edition)
Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro) achieved his first international hit with this delightful 1979 adventure yarn. Quick-paced, high-spirited, and loaded with wit, Cagliostro is a dandy throwback to the caper pictures of the '60s. International man of mystery Lupin III stumbles back into the picturesque European duchy of Cagliostro with his faithful and gruff sidekick, Jigen. They will encounter, in no particular order, a runaway bride, a magical ring, an evil count with a dastardly plan, an inspector bent on catching Lupin, perilous rooftop chases, hooded guards with superhuman powers, a well-used dungeon, a counterfeiting scheme, and an ancient mystery promising grand treasure. Lupin deploys an array of Bond-type gadgets, razor-sharp wit, and a surprise up both his sleeves. Despite the hail of bullets, this caper is great fun, never taking itself seriously. Miyazaki's career illustrates how limiting the term anime can be for these films; there are hardly more than 10 live-action films of this genre as entertaining. Far less mean than Hollywood fare, it nevertheless is for ages 9 and up with language and gunplay. The Lupin character has been featured in other anime films, but never as successfully or with as much fun as in Miyazaki's film. The new English-language dubbing is excellent to boot. --Doug ThomasKids & Family DVD Video
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