Mischievous, though not in an especially cruel way, Aya likes things to go the way she wants. Despite her unfortunate beginnings, she makes the most of her childhood. Aya is left at an orphanage doorway as a baby. The story, which feels like it hews more closely to the source material than Ghibli’s usual adaptations, revolves around foundling Aya (the titular Earwig in the original novel). who subsequently recommended Goro adapt Earwig. Goro’s father had previously adapted Jones’ Howl’s Moving Castle into what became one of the studio’s most successful films it was Miyazaki Sr. Flying Close to the GroundĮarwig and the Witch adapts a short novel by the late Diana Wynne Jones, beloved and highly prolific British author. The answer, I feel, is: mostly – with some major caveats. So, how does Earwig stack up? Is it enough for Goro to finally redeem himself in the eyes of even his most trenchant haters? Has its use of CGI been vindicated?
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With the film’s airing on NHK (the movie is Ghibli’s first created for television since 1993’s Ocean Waves), however, audiences can finally move from preconceived notions to actual assessments of the movie. The combination of elation at the return of Ghibli, the habitual side-eyeing of Goro, and the shift from Ghibli’s beloved hand-drawn animation style to CGI have led to a great deal of pre-judgment being leveled at Earwig.
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Most controversial of all, however, is the TV film’s medium: CG animation. Goro’s previous work has prompted strong reactions, and for some, even having his name attached to a film is enough to elicit derision. It also represents the third film by Miyazaki Goro, son of Japan’s most famous living director and worldwide icon, Miyazaki Hayao.
Positively, it signals the studio’s return from its longest-ever period without releasing a new film, which is cause for celebration. For fans of Studio Ghibli, Japan’s internationally beloved animation house, that extended absence came to an end Wednesday evening with the airing of the studio’s first in-house film in over half a decade: Earwig and the Witch (アーヤと魔女).Įarwig has been the cause for both excitement and perhaps over-exaggerated grumbling. There’s a lot to love with Studio Ghibli and Miyazaki Goro’s foray into 3D animation – but also a lingering sense of incompleteness.Our main site: Six years is a fairly long time to be without something you love. Overall, I highly recommend this movie and I'm glad that I was able to see it in theaters with my family.Review: Ghibli’s Earwig and the Witch (Aya to Majo)
What was there I did like, but I wished for a little more. 2) The story felt a like it ended a little early. 1) the lighting in some scenes is a little off, but not terrible. I haven't read the original material that this is based off of, but this movie has a style all it's own and gives it all it's got. I had seen Goro Miyazaki's other works and, while impressed with his directing style, did not enjoy them. I haven't read the original When I watched Earwig and the Witch, I didn't compare it to any of the other works from Ghibli and I was fairly surprised. When I watched Earwig and the Witch, I didn't compare it to any of the other works from Ghibli and I was fairly surprised. I did still really enjoy the film despite that though. It's such a shame because it's otherwise a fantastic film and would of even been one of my favourite Ghibli films had it not been for this big issue.
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I want this review to be spoiler free so I won't explain why it's a disapointment. I did have to mark the film down a point because of the ending which is too abrupt. I actally liked how the film looked too, it worked for this film and I don't think the Mandrake would have been as intimidating in 2D with how the special effects are. All the characters are really good especially the Mandrake. I love the main character, I love how cunning she is and how her cunning isn't in an entirly innocent kinda way you might expect. I actally liked how the film looked too, it worked for this film and I I really enjoyed this film.
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