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Yoshifumi Kondo I Sospiri del Mio Cuore (Mimi wo sumaseba)

23 apr 16

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Before that absolute masterpiece 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' was released and Italy finally decided to distribute the refined 'Omohide Poroporo', this was my favorite Ghibli work. Let’s say that it was perhaps thanks to this film that I discovered my love for the delicacy characteristic of the Japanese world, in giving body, breath, and soul even to simple little stories like this one (and I'll add the aforementioned 'Omohide Poroporo'). Thrilling characters, a palpable and enveloping magic of the everyday, suggestive frames intertwined with evocative musical tracks for an anime that is absolutely unmissable and irresistible.
The only flaw is the grotesque final ending, crafted by the big child Miyazaki.

What a great loss Kondo’s passing is, truly...

Giuseppe Tornatore Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

23 apr 16

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In my opinion, hugely overrated, the first part is truly beautiful, but then with the very cliché love story, it seemed to decline more and more into a soap opera. That's why we're bringing up 'Il Segreto,' though, right?

Guillermo Del Toro Il Labirinto Del Fauno

22 apr 16

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Well, a review that completely undermines the concept of "art," anyway...

Truly magnificent film, ambiguous, dark, and wicked; a genuine work of art where the taste in the story is absolutely untainted by commercial purposes, and a wonderful cinematography that clearly outlines the contrast between the coldness and cynicism of the captain and the environment surrounding him, and the warmth and safety that a little girl escaping reality paradoxically manages to find in an equally unsettling and horrific world.

Mark Andrews & Brenda Chapman Ribelle - The Brave

22 apr 16

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Great review, you've perfectly captured all the weak points of what I consider to be the ugliest original Pixar film (the much-maligned 'Cars' is, in my opinion, delightful and carries a lovely underlying moral). Moreover, it also suffered from production issues and abrupt changes in direction that undermined the final outcome.

Anyway, with the phrase "throughout the film, all they talk about is destiny, but that’s not the theme of the film: it’s family harmony," you've hit the nail on the head regarding the focus. 'Brave' is a film about communication; the protagonist's "courage" is obviously metaphorical and symbolizes her self-awareness and personal sacrifice. The "Italian rebel" is unfortunately the most out-of-context element regarding the message of the film, which sadly doesn't emerge as it should due to mediocre execution.
The essence of the film is contained in the beautiful scene at 2:00.
In any case, the teaser remains orgasmic even four years after its release :P

(By the way, speaking of Miyazaki quotes... is it just me, or does Elinor's white tuft at the end clearly reference Sophie and her "star-colored" hair? :D)

Jon Favreau Il libro della giungla

20 apr 16

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Beautiful review where you manage to outline the merits of the film with a critical eye, but I really struggle to appreciate the trend of Disney's live-action remakes. I detest the underlying politics—animated classics are still clear examples of freshness; there’s nothing to update. The references to the classics feel cheap, and the new additions are clumsy or childish, ultimately weighing everything down. This applies to both this film and the previous 'Cinderella', although thankfully these are on another planet compared to tacky works like 'Maleficent' or Burton's Alice.