In fact, I don't know how to evaluate this film. Out of my infinite love for Miyazaki and my infinite longing for Studio Ghibli, I went to see this film with two comic fans, probably because the expectations were too high. The reason may also be because the film directed by Hayao Miyazaki has had a profound impact on me, so I have to say that this "Mary and the Witch's Flower" disappointed me a bit, but I still gave it four stars, and I admit that I am a little bit disappointed. Nostalgic, director Mirin Hongchang once worked as the original painting in my favorite "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle". As Hayao Miyazaki's right-hand man, he directed not many animation films. So I think it's a bit unfair for him to evaluate the films he directed at the height he reached with Hayao Miyazaki's films. Maybe each director has different things to convey, different expression methods, and different growth paths.. .Although this "Mary and the Witch's Flower" did not meet my expectations, it is still remarkable for the display of values...
An accident or the deliberate guidance of a cat, Mary met the witch flower, it felt as wonderful as Alice in Wonderland, and she could fly freely in the sky like a real witch... The beginning of a new journey also means true The conspiracy was revealed, and a contest of values between justice and injustice kicked off. Many secrets lurking on the water began to surface, and the unknown and mysterious motives of the headmaster and doctor of the magic school also revealed its sinful nature. On the one hand.. Confrontation is happening in that world... Selfish desire gave birth to the conspiracy of the headmaster of the magic school and the doctor, Mary to save her friend Peter, Peter to protect his friend Mary, the bond of love gave them unlimited Energy, not who will defeat who, but what can keep the world warm and give moviegoers something to think about. I think this is a way of conveying values...
Mary's important flying tool in the film, the broom, reminds me of the witch Kiki in "The Witch's Delivery Service" at the same time, living alone in the field on a broom, and the experience of being self-sufficient and the one in "Harry Potter" that is in Quidditch. The broom Nimbus 2000 that shines brightly in the competition.. This kind of thinking makes me feel that there is a seemingly small but valuable soul sitting on each broom. But unfortunately, the characters in this film are not full enough compared to the latter two, even a little thin, the development of the plot is a bit straightforward, and there is no such penetrating power...
I may have been poisoned too deeply, and the shadow of Hayao Miyazaki always flashed in my mind when watching movies, or I saw the shadow of Hayao Miyazaki. It is also a little girl and a little boy who fight hand in hand in an injustice world, just like the phantoms in classic animations such as "City in the Sky" and "Spirited Away", Milin Hongchang is not immune to his own work. Deep phantom imprint, but I feel regretful that there seems to be only a similar shadow, no brilliant performance or language to sublimate this film...
Another thing that lowers the grade is the Chinese dubbing. In fact, it doesn't mean that the dubbing of the original version is necessary, but at least the dubbing should be in line with the character, but the dubbing in the film review always makes me feel that there is a great sense of inconsistency with people...
Finally, I would like to say that Dumas has a father who is highly accomplished in literature, Alexandre Dumas. When Dumas' "La Traviata" was starring, he sent a telegram to his father and said: "The grand occasion on the first day was enough to It can be mistaken for your work", but fortunately this masterpiece that has been handed down to this day is from the hand of Dumas, regardless of his father's aura, and different from his father's creative style and language expression. Works created with my own unique perspective and emotions. In the same way, Mirin Hongchang doesn't have to be obsessed with Miyazaki's creative style all the time, hoping to reach his height, because everyone's height is different. Of course, Miyazaki's concept of animation creation can still be used for reference, but there must be own style. When a film is released, when the audience says, wow, this is a work directed by Mi Lin Hongchang, it is unique! At that time, Milin Hongchang was the real Milin Hongchang.
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