Sam's Movie Views

Howl's Moving Castle
Rated PG

This movie is a true treasure. It is directed by Hayao Miyazaki the top Japanese animator in Japan. It's based on the book by the British author Diana Wynne Jones. The story is of a girl, Sophie, who is under a spell that turns her into an old woman. She seeks help from a wizard who lives in a moving castle. Sophie soon finds herself on an adventure with a talking fire, a little boy who calls her 'Grandma', an overweight witch and a sometimes sulking self centered wizard who she finds herself falling in love with. It's a creative story full of magic, fun and laughs. However, this may not be the best choice for children who are easily frightened, for there are some scenes of the wizard, Howl, injured in one of Sophie's nightmares. I can't seem to find any flaws in this funny tale that will capture your heart.

Score: Ten. One of my absolute favorite movies. Definitely worth watching.