Castle in the Sky - Blu-ray + DVD

Now this is a film that matters. Gkids has released this perfectly, as they have done with pretty much all of their releases. The highest bitrate possible outdoes the Disney version, and you have multiple options for sound and subtitles. The animation is absolutely top-tier, and any fan of the genre should have this on their to do list if they haven't experienced it yet. Castle in the Sky is probably a top 5 overall film in the Ghibli catalog for me due to some absolutely stunning set pieces that involve a fantasy world that is both detailed and emotionally engaging. There is a sense of wonder here lacking in titles that are less great from this studio. You can tell their creative sensibility is very high with this film.It is an old film, being released in 1986, and it is Miyazaki's first with Ghibli, but it is not dated in the slightest bit. It's just a timeless retelling of a story about a boy and girl in trouble. And it happens to have some of the most talented animators on the planet let loose to do whatever they please in a steampunk-styled world. The dub is also really good in my eyes, so either the Japanese track or the English dub will do. I think when Ghibli does a dub well, it actually enhances the animation at times. I like both tracks here, and I recommend people listen to them both at some point. Not enough can be said about this one folks. Pure classic. This is a top notch bluray with fantastic detail and resolution. Go out and get this one.

The product arrived in perfect condition. Castle In The Sky is an animated film from the legendary Studio Ghibli. Growing up I had only seen a few Ghibli films and wanted to experience more of their animated masterpieces. Castle In The Sky follows a little boy and girl who travel through out their land avoiding the military and sky pirates in search of an ancient city and royal treasures. The film is beautifully animated and is accompanied by a wonerful score with talented acting by Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, and Mark Hamill in the english dubbing. Definitely one of the best animated movies and a must watch for any Ghibli fan. A great film for the whole family. Another knockout by ghilbi. It comes with both Blu-Ray and DVD copies of the film along with a booklet containing art stills from the film and thoughts from the creators. The mailing process was great and the film is terrific.

Ghibli movie - Castle in the Sky. One of my favorite Ghibli movies. Will watch it again.

Up Front, I am a fan of all things Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki. I will admit that Castle in the Sky may not be his best, or the studio’s most beautiful, but this is the action adventure movie for which I have been waiting since I was 8. Given that according to my wife I am still 8, perhaps not a long time.Miyazaki grabs your attention at the start with an attack on an airship by a group of sky pirates on steampunk wigged insect flying machines. A girl, flees the approaching marauders by thumping her adult, stealing a necklace and falling to what has to be her death. Cut to credits…. Comon this is classic adventure movie and better than a just a cliff hanger.We have armored trains, dangerous mines, more dangerous flying, sympathetic robots, treasure and magic crystals. The romance between young boy and girl is properly without kissing or any teen age yucky stuff. There is a fun take on the street fight and things blow up and, and, and.. ok I am about to hyperventilate, so adventure story- Right?The Girl, Sheeta, American voice by Anna Pankin finds herself under the protection of Pazu, an orphan- American voice James Van der Beek. Together they face all the adventures a young boy might hope to face and by bravery and grit the two solve the riddle and the day. Speaking of American Voices, Cloris Leachman voices Dola, the garrulous head of the Sky Pirates who clearly has more fun with her character than any two other people in the cast.Yeah I know girls don’t have to be under the protection of boys. Sheeta does get herown points and her own dramatic moments, but this is really about Pazu, or maybe that is just the boy in me, .Girls may see it different. And that goes to the genius of Miyazaki.To be fair there are weaknesses with the movie. As a youngster I prolyl would have not noticed the needless death and destruction. This movie is family friendly with all caps. The casual death of an army bothers the adult in me as much as the rest of the story was all I ever wanted of the heroes of my youth.Compared to other Studio Ghibli movies Castles in the Sky is not quite, scene for scene as beautiful. There are also some plot points that were unnecessary or do not bear close inspection.

It is one of the most memorable anime classics straight from the 80s.