When Marnie Was There [DVD]

There has been so many glowing reviews of this film that there is very little I can add to it, except to back up that it is a truly wonderful film. The story is intriguing and interesting; a misfit teenage girl, adopted and rebellious against everyone, is lovingly sent to her adopted mothers relatives to spend a summer holiday in the hope it may help mend her melancholy state. It is there that the journey begins of how the teenage protagonist finds understanding of her world and of others and of herself. In simple terms, any film has two components: a visual part and audio part. The animation is superb; beautiful renditions of scenes that are both life like caricatures and conveying of mood. The actors are superb, their voices perfectly match their characters and deliver performances that are totally engaging and fit perfectly into the story and film. Whilst younger viewers may not see the subtleties of the story they will be engrossed by the wonderful, colourful animation that conveys oodles of emotion along the way, plus the intrigue of the solitary house and mysterious inhabitants including Marnie herself. Adults will appreciate all these things plus latch on to the empathy conveyed for the main protagonists and those around them and all the events they shared. It is a wonderful production; the characters look and move in a manner matching their personalities and roles, the landscapes encapsulate the mood of the story setting, the animation is sumptuous and a joy to look at; topping it off are the voices of the actors which convey perfectly their characters. The sound is wonderful, with incidental effects such as rain footsteps, etc. all deliciously conveyed and a pleasure to listen to; just listening to this DVD is itself an engaging experience that captivates the listener. Dont hesitate to see this wonderful heart wrenching and uplifting film; you wont regret it.

Really good film

To start, I was sick of waiting for the UK release......so I ordered the blu ray. To clarify, the blu ray is Region A locked. However I recently bought an american blu ray player for reasons such as this so I had the fortunate of playing it (also ordered The Boy and the Beast and was about to order Only Yesterday but found out its being re-released with the dub in august so I am willing to wait). Also comes with a Region 1 locked DVD as well. Anyway, the film itselt is a very heartwarming story, and has a main character that can be relatable. I mean, everyone wants to feel like they are loved right? She has asthma and due to this, she is sent away for the summer with relatives of her foster parents in a seaside town where the air is better for her. She tries fitting in but doesnt feel like she belongs. Then she ends up meeting a strange girl at this abandoned marsh house, and quickly befriends her. However she only appears near the house around the evening. It is a lovely story, and really tugs at your heartstrings. There is even a twist near the end which surprised me, and made me smile and cry at the same time. Once again (and as far as we know the last time) Studio Ghibli has made something amazing! I really hope though that I can see more from them in the future though....

Another classic from Studio Ghibli, the story is beautiful and has a few tear jerking moments that will hit home towards the end of the film. You are left guessing throughout the story and trying to make sense of it and then all of a sudden it clicks and you are left teary eyed. We managed to watch it twice in one evening and the second time you pick up some detail you might have missed first time watching it as the story is really gripping and draws you in. There are moments where there is silence and you stop breathing to take it all in, very well produced and created. Will be a shame if this is the last for Studio Ghibli feature films but what a high to end on. Highly recommended for teenagers as you can see Anna develop throughout the film to a confident person which Studio Ghibli highlight in many of their films, the location is beautiful and reminds me and my family of when we went to Isle of Mull

I bought this for my youngest granddaughter, who is a big Studio Ghibli fan. I saw this movie on TV recently and loved its unusual storyline, so bought the DVD to tuck away for Christmas for my granddaughter. The Studio Ghibli films are always good value with their fabulous animation and storyline.

I knew I had to review this, I was just unsure of where to start. 'When Marnie was There'. The last animated film from the beloved Studio Ghibli. Once again, the Studio hasn't ceased to capture our hearts. I cried more tears at this film than at 'Grave of the Fireflies' and if you have already seen that film, you'll know the level I am at. But it is not that it is a sad film. True it is incredibly emotional, but it leaves you with a feeling of fulfillness which smothers you in warmth and thanks for our lives and the people around us. The story follows a young girl named Anna, who upon being asthmatic, shy and seemingly anti-social, is sent to the country to stay with her aunt and uncle in the hope she'll come back feeling better. While there, she stumbles across an old marsh house and a young girl named Marnie who lives here. The two instantly become friends. Day after day, Anna visits her new friend, uncovering more about her mysterious coming each day. That's as much as I'll give away as there's nothing worse than a spoiler, especially in this case. The film deals with real life problems, all the while being charming in it's beautiful art style, which to me has become so much more colourful than before. Probably best to watch at older ages so as to fully understand the tale but if not it's fine, because there is nothing unfitting for younger viewers in the spotless artistry. Prepare yourself for an emotional journey, which will stay with you long after it has ended.

Spirited Away from Studio Ghibli is one of ten favourite films ever, and by ten favourite, I mean top two. And I love others ones like Castle in the Sky and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and I have copies a number of other ones. I always at least liked each Studio Ghibli that I've been able to see. I picked up a half dozen I hadn't yet seen yet - Only Yesterday, Grave of the Fireflies, Princess Kaguya, Porco Rosso, all good to very good films that I enjoyed. But When Marnie Was There was by far my favourite of the group. The story is about Anna, an introverted 12-year-old girl who lives in Sapporo with her foster parents. She is distant and unhappy with them, but does not discuss her feelings, leaving her foster parents worried. Her parents send her to spend the summer with Setsu and Kiyomasa, relatives of her foster mother, in a rural, seaside town where the air is clear. There is an old abandoned mansion across the bay. One day she rows across the bay and meats a pretty blond girl Marnie, and is invited inside to a vibrant, luxurious family party. But the next time Anna visits, the home is abandoned with no sign of life. Did Anna imagine Marnie, was she a ghost, was it all a dream? Soon, a new family purchases the mansion and begins to fix it up, and the young girl of this family, Sayaka, finds an old diary that shows that Marnie was real and lived in the home with her family, but decades in the past. Sayaka and Anna try to solve the mystery, and Anna finds there is a reason she is drawn to Marnie. The director of When Marnie Was There, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, carries on the Ghibli tradition beautifully, with beautiful hand-drawn animation with exceptional background visuals that add to the often dream nature of the film. I would strongly disagree that this is a minor Ghibli film as several writers have suggested. It is magical and beautiful, pretty unique in having a withdrawn introvert as its main character. This is the final film from Studio Ghibli, at least for awhile - the studio has gone on hiatus indefinitely with the retirement of Miyazaki and Takahata. That makes me sad. I hope Mr. Yonebayashi and his fellow animators can get back to work soon.

とても大好きな感動作品です 英語学習に使えると思います

El servicio de Amazon fue excelente como de costumbre, envío a tiempo y el producto presentó cero defectos. Otra película de los maestros de Ghibli y dirgida por Yonebayashi que nos cuenta la historia de Anna durante sus vacaciones en el Japón rural, donde enfrentará problemas por su forma de relacionarse pero a la vez hará amigos y se auto-descubrirá tras conocer a Marnie. Soy terrible escribiendo sinopsis pero puedo asegurarles que es una obra hermosa con un bello mansaje sobre la familia y la amistad. Gran calidad de imagen a 1080p, subtítulos en español y audio en japonés y español (latino), un solo disco con terribles extras como suele hacer Zima (galería de imágenes), y slip cover. La compré a $150 por lo que considero que valió la pena.

When Marnie Was There is an excellent film, and it has one of the best portrayals of anxiety and depression I've ever seen in a movie. The only problem with this is that early in the movie, Anna's actions had me disliking her after she insulted a character out of the blue that was seeking her friendship (in a slightly annoying way). However, I have friends and family with depression/anxiety, and I've seen them say and do horrible things with no regards for the feelings of others, even if they would never do that on a normal day. Like all Ghibli films, the animation is superb, but there are parts of it that are slightly different in this film, especially the colors and some of the extra details. The story is interesting, in that like other films from the studio, if it had been made in America it might have been a horror movie, but since their culture has a different view on spirits it's instead a beautiful story of love and friendship. I don't want to say too much to avoid spoilers, but the climax and ending to the film is perfect, it was so amazing that I couldn't help crying uncontrollably, something I hardly ever do. To put it simply, I loved this movie, and I'd highly recommend this to everyone of all ages and inclinations. With this being the first Studio Ghibli film without its creators (Miyazaki especially) but the amazing quality and originality of When Marnie Was There gives me hope that there might be more excellent films from them in the future.

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