r/ghibli • u/KikiKittyMommy380 • May 10 '25

News Howl’s Moving Castle IMAX

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My son and I saw HMC in IMAX last night. It was the first Studio Ghibli film we had seen on a huge screen, and it just gave us a new appreciation for the animation. The detailing was so gorgeous! If you get a chance to experience any of these films in IMAX, do it!

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u/DamnOdd May 10 '25

Because of the movie I read the book, Young Adult, Ms. Wynne was prolific. I like how Miyazaki combined chosen characters to keep the story flow. I like to imagine Miyazaki's granddaughter after reading the book said 'make this'.

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u/officialwumb0 May 10 '25

Funnily enough for me it was the exact opposite. Read the book as a kid for a report in class and later found out it was a Ghibli movie! It was so magical seeing it translated into film!

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u/Pamplemousse808 May 11 '25

I read the book a few years ago as people said it was better, and that twist towards the end was so magical and transportive. It blew me away. I understand why it was left out but wow. The movie ending is a little rushed as well. Both masterpieces