Overall Rating:  4.42 out of 5, including 3 reviews
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"A joyito watch." -Caryn James, The New York Times
The magic touch of master animator Hayao Miyazaki is visible from start to finish in Castle In the Sky-an imaginative tale full of mystery and adventure. The high-flying journey begins when Pazu, an engineer's apprentice, find a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky, wearing a glowing pendant.
Together, they discover both are searching for the legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around her neck. Their quest won't be easy, however. There are air pirates, secret agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from the truth-and from each other.
With spectacular animation, a fabulous musical score and the voice talents of Anna Paquin (Sheeta), James Van Der Beek (Pazu), and Cloris Leachman (Dola), this sensational 2-disc DVD brimming with exciting bonus features is classic entertainment for the entire family.
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Features:
| Castle In the Sky Introduction By John Lasseter
Complete Storyboards
Behind the Microphone With James Van Der Beek and Cloris Leachman
Original Japanese Trailers
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| | Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic) | | Audio: (more info) | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC]
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Stereo
JAPANESE: Dolby Digital Stereo
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| Studio: Disney / Buena Vista
Production Year: 1986
Release Date: 4/15/2003
Length: 125 mins
Rating: NR
Chapters: 12
| Packaging: Keep Case
Number of Discs: 2
Disc: SS-DL
Item Code: 25340
UPC Code: 786936175219
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Overall Rating: 4.42 out of 5, including 3 reviews
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Fantastic animated adventure from Miyazaki! - 4.5 out of 5 (11/17/2003)
CASTLE IN THE SKY is master animator Hayao Miyazaki's third film, and it's one of his most beloved of all time. This is not to say, however, that it was one of his greatest hits. It was actually a box office disappointment in its initial release in 1986, but has since been embraced by critics and audiences around the world. Inspired by the works of Jules Verne and GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, the story centers on two young orphans -- young miner Pazu, and mysterious girl Sheeta (who wears a magic pend
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A classic eveyone needs to see - 4.25 out of 5 (4/22/2003)
This is the 3rd Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli film, and like all the others before and after it is great.
It seems this film was not given the same great treatment that Kiki's ,Mononoke, and Spirited Away got. The video shows its age a little, and there is a Japanese Soundtrack but it is only surround, and not 5.1
Even though this release is a little weaker that the other Disney releases of Miyazaki's work it is still worth picking up. It's still a great film, and the extras are on par with Disne
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Incredible epic story! - 4.5 out of 5 (4/22/2003)
Hayao Miyazaki combines a perfect blend of intrigue, adventure, and timeless qualities of childhood innocence to deliver a story that is complete in form and function. Too often we see anime that is ultra violent or tries to push the limits of sexual thresholds often numbing the viewer to the shock of what is being presented. Castle in the Sky keeps you grounded and when the few images of violence do occur (which are toned down to today's standards) you find yourself impacted far more than whe
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