Forum - View topicHowl's Moving Castle question
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littlegreenwolf
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I just recently read the book, and came across a scene I couldn't help wonder about.
At one point the characters have to run around the rooms to write symbols of protection all over the castle, which are of course, pentagrams to protect against the Witch of the Waste. Could anyone who's seen the movie in Japan tell me if Miyazaki kept this scene in it or not? Just wondering because that's the only scene in the book I came across that I thought Disney may have a problem with. |
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DragonsRevenge
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Dunno. haven't seen it. But I guess it would depend on how important that part is to the plot. If he did keep it in there, than disney would have to keep it in there, cos theyre under contract not to alter anything.
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sacchan
Posts: 277 Location: Okinawa, Japan |
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No, the scene's not in there. I just saw the movie yesterday, but I got the impression that it only follows the book loosely.
The movie was great! Both the visuals and the music were amazing. The story will leave you with lots of question marks floating in your mind afterwards, though. It leaves a lot unexplained. I'm re-reading the book right now to remind myself how the book dealt with these questions. KimuTaku's voice was MUCH better than I expected. Howl was kakkoii~~ The only thing that really bothered me about this movie was young Sophie's voice. Old Sophie's voice was perfect, but young Sophie... I wanted her to sound like Nausicaa or Sheeta or San, but instead, she sounded like a MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN. It wasn't just her voice, but the way she said her lines sounded so old. No teenager will speak like that... I was disappointed because spoiler[ all the romantic scenes between Howl and Sophie didn't sound romantic at all ] to me 
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imaginary_num6er
 Posts: 53 Location: In the U.S, was in Japan for 18 years |
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Darn! I wanted to be the first one seeing that movie on this site lol (athough I already seen Steamboy which was also new). Nonetheless, I plan to watch it when I get back to Japan this December. I heard a number of criticizms from Japanese fans, especially against the voice selection, since it includes someone that is a celebrity/musician who is not really known for good acting (Kimutaku, do you guys know who he is??).
In terms of English translations, I personally call it: Houl's Mobile Fortress lol, although I don't know the official translation. |
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mrgazpacho
Posts: 316 Location: Australia |
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Singer in SMAP, right? I suppose he was chosen as a match for the type of character he plays (oooh bishie!  ), although I've never seen the other stuff where he acts...
 Brilliant!
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littlegreenwolf
Posts: 4796 Location: Seattle, WA |
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It should be "Howl's Moving Castle" since it's originally an English title translated into Japanese. Thanks guys for the info. I can't wait to see this movie, and also see how Disney handles the voices. |
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Sarki-Kun
 Posts: 594 Location: Spain |
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Let me make you know one thing. A recent movies festival called Festivan Internacional de Sitges (Sitges International Festival) started yesterday with Howl's Moving Castle. Not just that, it has been screened twice since yesterday. And I know a lot of europeans (heck, *spanish*) who have already (and legally) see it. Not to mention that I could get a short trip to France and see it, hehe. Sorry u.u |
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