The quaint town of Ingary is bright on the surface, and careworn and gritty just below. Miyazaki’s background artists craft landscapes with majestic sweep and sun-drenched color. The film, as expected, is a feast for the eyes. Diana Wynne Jones’ celebrated 1986 novel Howl’s Moving Castle held the ideal combination of whimsy and fantasy to match Hayao Miyazaki’s sensibilities. This past year saw a better filmic realization of British youth fiction than Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Miyazaki’s winning streak continues while bringing beloved British teen novel to life Studio information: Buena Vista, 131 mins. Writers: Hayao Miyazaki (screenplay), Diana Wynne Jones (novel)
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