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The Secret World of Arrietty
The Secret World of Arrietty

A Japanese Anime film directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi (original Japanese release) and Gary Rydstrom (U.S. release)

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A Quick Tip by woopak_the_thrill

  • Feb 14, 2012
Studio Gibli made this movie....'nuff said. Any anime fan knows how good they are.

Based on the story "The Borrowers"....I wish they were showing this in the original Japanese Language.

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Arrietty voiced by Bridgit Mendler in "The Secret World of Arrietty."
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February 16, 2012
Ah yes man
February 17, 2012
I am excited to see it this weekend.
February 19, 2012
Full review is posted, man.
 
February 16, 2012
Good pictures !
February 17, 2012
thanks!
February 17, 2012
You are very welcome.
February 19, 2012
updated the quick tip with a link of the new full review! Thanks!
February 19, 2012
You are very welcome. Keep up the posting of marvelous pictures.
 
February 15, 2012
Any anime fan knows how good they are


Nah. Not the ones who consider shit like Fist of the Northstar to be among the best ever.
February 17, 2012
LOL! Btw, I checked out the trailer for SAMURAI GIRLS---I dunno. Looks pretty bad, so I will wait for your review.
February 17, 2012
Looking at the trailer, I thought you would have fell in love. You may not have to wait very long, I plan on hitting it up this month. Plus I'm finally getting around to reviewng Mortal Kombat for the PS3. Can't believe it took me almost a year to do that one.
 
February 14, 2012
Yeah, I'd love to check this one out.
February 17, 2012
Me too. Studio Gibli is one of Japan's best animation studios that Disney bought the rights to bring their movies here in the U.S. Disney started with "Ponyo"...
February 18, 2012
Actually, Disney has selectively distributed Ghibli flicks in North America since Kiki's theatrical release via Buena Vista, Miramax and WDP. In fact, a slim majority of Ghibli features were distributed via Uncle Walt's title prior to Ponyo: Porco Rosso, Whisper of the Heart, My Neighbors the Yamadas, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle.
February 19, 2012
Thanks for that. But I thought it seems like Disney has more of the distribution rights than ever before, since they also re-released many of Studio Gbli's past films.
 
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review by . February 18, 2012
posted in ASIANatomy
Amazing, Enchanting, Mesmerizing Japanese Anime About A Very Little Girl and a Young Boy....
A few years ago, Disney bought the distribution rights to several of Studio Gibli’s creations. I was ecstatic since it would mean that Studio Gibli’s animated films would have better access to U.S. shores but at the same time, I was also hesitant since I was afraid that they would not include the original Japanese language track, and if they did, it would not be the default language in the dvd releases (no 5.1 Dolby usually). Well, seems like director Hiromasa Yonebayashi’s “The …
review by . April 18
posted in ASIANatomy
My love for Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli know no bounds. With each film they manage to capture the magic, the art, and the heart that make films great. Even what I consider their weaker films, such as Ponyo or Kiki’s Delivery Service are good films and always leave me smiling and happy (well, with the exception of Tales From Earthsea). The Secret World of Arrrietty is no exception, and in many ways I believe serves as an example of one of their better films.  It’s not as grandiose …
review by . May 25, 2012
posted in Movie Hype
The Secret World of Arietty isn't exactly a new film.  Like many Studio Ghibli films it was released in Japan long before it was brought here to US Shores.  But also like so many of those films it is very heartwarming and takes it's audience pretty seriously.  It's an enchanting film.  It has a couple of strange things that keep it from being perfect, but it's definitely close to that.      The movie focuses on Arietty and her parents.  …
review by . February 17, 2012
posted in Movie Hype
Animator Hiromasa Yonebayashi's directorial debut hasn't the compelling novelty of Hayao Miyazaki's classics nor the dramatic rigor of Isao Takahata's contributions to the Studio Ghibli canon, but its reflective ambiance and technical merit warrants the venerated animation studio's imprimatur.      Though here transposed by Miyazaki's script to Japanese setting and idiom, admirers of Mary Norton's The Borrowers won't find a better adaptation in …
review by . February 18, 2012
posted in Movie Hype
Star Rating:         Perhaps I’m just artistically deficient, but I find the look of anime unappealing. It’s not the backgrounds so much as the characters, especially their faces, many of which are drawn according to a fixed iconography that essentially cuts corners in the ways of expression. You see this with their mouths, which may adequately put forth smiles or frowns but consistently fail to suggest the illusion of vowel sounds, which are more complex …
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About this movie

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  • Opened February 17, 2012 | Runtime:1 hr. 35 min.
  • G
  • Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger.
  • Cast: Bridgit Mendler, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett, Carol Burnett, David Henrie, Moisés Arias
  • Director: Gary Rydstrom
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Animated,/Fantasy
  •  Poster art for "The Secret World of Arriety."
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    Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy
    Release Date: 2010.7.17 (Japan), 2010.9.9 (South Korea), 2010.11.30 (France), 2010.12.25 (Hong Kong), 2011.7.29 (UK), 2012.2.12 (Australia), 2012.2.17 (USA, Canada)
    MPAA Rating: G
    Screen Writer: Hayao Miyazaki
    Runtime: 94 minutes
    Studio: Studio Ghibli, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Dentsu, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Mitsubishi Shoji, Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV), Toho Company, Walt Disney Company
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