Whisper of the Heart (Movie) Reviews
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| Title(s): |
Whisper of the Heart
Mimi wo Sumaseba |
| Creator: |
Hayao Miyazaki
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| Genres: |
Adventure,
Drama,
Mystery,
Romance
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| Age Group: |
All Ages (Nothing objectionable) |
| Vintage: |
July 15, 1995 |
| Status: |
Completed |
| Summary: |
One summer evening in 1994, Shizuku Tsukishima, a junior high school girl living in Tama New Town, a Tokyo suburb, looks through the checkout cards in her library books and notices a pattern: Each book had previously been checked out by someone named "Seiji Amasawa". The next day at school, Shizuku shows her friend Yuko a draft of the song she has been writing for graduation. On the way home, Shizuku realizes she left her book at the school. She rushes back, only to find a boy her age reading it. He hands it back to her and comments on her lyrics, calling them "corny" — which leaves her feeling irritable for the rest of the evening.
The next morning on the train, Shizuku sees a large cat apparently traveling by itself. When it gets off, she follows it to an antique shop, where she sees a statue of a cat in formal clothing. The owner of the shop, Mr. Nishi, tells her the statue's name is Baron Humbert von Jikkingen. He also shows her a recently restored grandfather clock, that tells a tale of the King of the Dwarves and a Fairy Queen. Shizuku is in awe, considering the shop a place where stories begin. Shizuku notices that it is noon and rushes off to take lunch to her father, but forgets the lunchbox in the shop. Just outside the library, the boy she had met the previous day returns the lunchbox. He comments on how much food is in the box and rides away, singing her song, leaving Shizuku in another foul mood.
Later, Shizuku goes to visit the antique shop again and finds it closed. The boy shows up and lets her in to see The Baron. Downstairs, she sees his workshop, where he is making a violin. She asks him to play, and he complies on the condition that she will sing along. Midway through the song, Mr. Nishi and two friends arrive and play an accompaniment, and Shizuku learns that the boy is in fact Seiji Amasawa, the same person who had checked out all the library books. On the way home, he tells her his dream is to become a master luthier. He is fighting with his parents for the chance to go to Cremona, Italy to study with a master. He compliments her on her lyrics and tells her she is talented.
The next morning at school, Seiji tells Shizuku his parents will allow him to go to Cremona for two months to study with a master to see if he shows potential. The two confess that they have feelings for each other, and Seiji admits that he checked out all those library books hoping it would get her attention. That evening, Shizuku tells Yuko she worries she is not good enough for Seiji, since he seems to know what he wants to do in life. She decides to test her talent, too; she will write a book to see if her skills are good enough. She asks Mr. Nishi's permission to write about The Baron in her story. He agrees, provided he is allowed to be the first to read it.
Shizuku begins to devote all her time to working on her book, and her grades start to slip. Her parents are concerned but decide to trust her. When it is finished, Mr. Nishi reads it and tells her it is very good but not yet perfect. Shizuku decides that attending high school is the best way to learn more about writing.
Early the next morning, Shizuku looks out her window and sees Seiji below. He tells her to get on the back of his bike, and they ride to a steep hill, which he says he wants to ride up carrying her. But she hops off to help push, saying she wants to help him, not be a burden to him. They make it to the top and look out at the incredible view, waiting for the sunrise. He tells her he has decided to finish high school, then go back to Cremona to study. Shizuku thanks him for pushing her to do her best and learn more about herself. Seiji asks her if, once he becomes a luthier, she would consent to marry him. She happily tells him she hoped it would be that way and agrees. Seiji then hugs Shizuku and loudly proclaims that he loves her. |
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Sweet story, but not a bubble gum anime.
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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There really isn't any action or dramatic humor, but for a sweet coming of age type story it kept my interest throughout. If you're not in the right mood, this movie might seem slow and by the end one might think 'nothing happened'. Its more sophisticated and the happenings of the plots are more emotional, relational, and internal.
What I really liked about the movie was how sincere it was. I believed each character meant what they said. It addresses real like stuff.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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:D
Written by icyboyzz on March 4, 2012 at 6:32 AM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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a wonderful heart-warming animation.
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Great Ghibli Film
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Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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Its a simple love story but the way the story is executed is simply beautiful. May not be one of Studio Ghibli's more famous films like Spirited Away or Castle in the Sky but personally, I think this is one of my favourite Ghibli film.
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Surprisingly good
Written by cherrys48 on March 3, 2012 at 12:45 AM |
Overall Rating
Good
Story: 4
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 4
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It's like the earlier version of the "Cat Returns" but with a lot of changes and different characters. It still has Baron and has a completely different story but if you like The Cat Returns then try watching this (refer to the summary if you're unsure whether to watch it or not).
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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This is truly heartwarming
Written by gauntnix on November 22, 2010 at 1:10 PM |
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
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I love this movie for so many reasons. Where to begin! It's one of those rare films that are sentimental and yet somehow they do not make me want to tear my hair out and strangle someone.
The characters are all charming in their own ways and they just stay with you long after you've watched the movie. The story is really about growing up and finding a dream to pursue, because what's the point of growing up really, if you have nothing to aim for? There is also a very sentimental side to this story. It is also about the purity and truth of the ( read more)
I love this movie for so many reasons. Where to begin! It's one of those rare films that are sentimental and yet somehow they do not make me want to tear my hair out and strangle someone.
The characters are all charming in their own ways and they just stay with you long after you've watched the movie. The story is really about growing up and finding a dream to pursue, because what's the point of growing up really, if you have nothing to aim for? There is also a very sentimental side to this story. It is also about the purity and truth of the love between two young children on the threshold of adolescence; still so young and green and unspoiled by the world, and yet they see the wideness of it in front of them and they can't wait to leap into it, together. It's a fantastic story which has something for everyone to take away. ( show less)
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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