PRINCESS MONONOKE (Released to Theaters Japan 1997)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì  Princess Mononoke—likable—shows exceptional creativity, one-of-a-kind cinematography, and eye-candy animation. This Hayao Miyazaki-directed film has a complicated story that involves the older child and adult audience. Be aware that gore and violence have been introduced into the story unlike most of Miyazaki's work but not at the unbearable level. This animated film is very well done.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A teenage prince acquires a demonic virus from a demonic boar that he killed. The spiritual leader casts lots and finds the prince will die without the proper antidote. He ex-communicates the prince from his village and the young prince journeys to find the antidote.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Hayao Miyazaki for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Toshio Suzuki for making the film possible. Voice cast includes Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka, Karou Kobayashi, Masahiko Nishimura, Tsunehiko Kamijo, Akihiro Miwa, Mitsuko Mori, and Hisaya Morishige.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Good watch and storyline... one of the better Japanese anime.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers