The Tale of the Princess Kaguya |
My Rating: (out of 5 stars) | ![3 Stars](/graphics/6big.jpg) |
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Primary Location: |
First Saw:Digitally |
Saw at/with: Suzy and Hanna
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Rating: PG
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Year:
2013
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Category: Drama Children Fantasy
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Director:
Isao Takahata
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Time:
137 min.
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Writer:
Isao Takahata
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Mine: |
Beautiful. The animation is simple yet exquisite, reminiscent of old Japanese water colors. Special thanks go to Hisaishi for the superb soundtrack. Kind of long and a bit slow at times. Still a work of art, if not of great storytelling.
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Leonard Maltin/Plot synopsis: |
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her - but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.
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