When Marnie Was There

Another classic from Studio Ghibli, the story is beautiful and has a few tear jerking moments that will hit home towards the end of the film. You are left guessing throughout the story and trying to make sense of it and then all of a sudden it clicks and you are left teary eyed. We managed to watch it twice in one evening and the second time you pick up some detail you might have missed first time watching it as the story is really gripping and draws you in. There are moments where there is silence and you stop breathing to take it all in, very well produced and created. Will be a shame if this is the last for Studio Ghibli feature films but what a high to end on. Highly recommended for teenagers as you can see Anna develop throughout the film to a confident person which Studio Ghibli highlight in many of their films, the location is beautiful and reminds me and my family of when we went to Isle of Mull

I'm starting to build up quite a collection of studio ghibli movies and this is absolutely right up there with my top favourites such as Spirited Away, Kiki & Howls moving castle. The story is beautiful and the characters are especially lovable and seem so real. I've only had this around a week and I've already watched it twice. It's so relaxing and intriguing. As with most of these films, the little details are all placed right such as the music that plays when Anna is dreaming, the little moments when she is thinking back to things in her life. I don't want to give the story away but I would definitely recommend this. Yes I too felt a little emotional at the end but it's such a beautiful story. For me I'd say it's a cross between Kiki's delivery service and Arietty although I found it a lot more interesting than the latter. Settle down for a cozy night with a hot drink and totally get lost in this wonderful story. You won't be disappointed.

When Marnie Was There is like anything that Studio Ghibli lay their hands upon pure gold in terms of beautifully created, amazing music and a story that doesn't leave you with a tear falling down your cheek I will be shocked. The story is about Anna who gets sent away for the summer due to her asthma. During this time she becomes intrigued by this abandoned mansion acrossed the marsh, that she is sure she sees lights on in the windows at times. She views this mansion quite a few times due to her hobby of sketching, and on one of these times something magical happens in the way that she ends up meeting Marnie. The story is about a beautiful friendship, bravery, truth and over all love. When Marnie Was There was originally written by the wonderful author of the Teddy Robinson books. If you are a fan of anime, Studio Ghibli or just a lover of films with a beautiful story then you can't miss out on this. This version also comes with some beautiful postcards that could quite easily be framed and displayed too.

I bought this for my youngest granddaughter, who is a big Studio Ghibli fan. I saw this movie on TV recently and loved its unusual storyline, so bought the DVD to tuck away for Christmas for my granddaughter. The Studio Ghibli films are always good value with their fabulous animation and storyline.

There has been so many glowing reviews of this film that there is very little I can add to it, except to back up that it is a truly wonderful film. The story is intriguing and interesting; a misfit teenage girl, adopted and rebellious against everyone, is lovingly sent to her adopted mothers relatives to spend a summer holiday in the hope it may help mend her melancholy state. It is there that the journey begins of how the teenage protagonist finds understanding of her world and of others and of herself. In simple terms, any film has two components: a visual part and audio part. The animation is superb; beautiful renditions of scenes that are both life like caricatures and conveying of mood. The actors are superb, their voices perfectly match their characters and deliver performances that are totally engaging and fit perfectly into the story and film. Whilst younger viewers may not see the subtleties of the story they will be engrossed by the wonderful, colourful animation that conveys oodles of emotion along the way, plus the intrigue of the solitary house and mysterious inhabitants including Marnie herself. Adults will appreciate all these things plus latch on to the empathy conveyed for the main protagonists and those around them and all the events they shared. It is a wonderful production; the characters look and move in a manner matching their personalities and roles, the landscapes encapsulate the mood of the story setting, the animation is sumptuous and a joy to look at; topping it off are the voices of the actors which convey perfectly their characters. The sound is wonderful, with incidental effects such as rain footsteps, etc. all deliciously conveyed and a pleasure to listen to; just listening to this DVD is itself an engaging experience that captivates the listener. Dont hesitate to see this wonderful heart wrenching and uplifting film; you wont regret it.

Really good film

Very good story 👍

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First, about the Blu-Ray: some of those commenting here have complained about not being able to skip the promotions at the beginning of the disk to go to the movie directly instead. If they are using Cyberlink 13, 14 -- or 15 on a PC, as I do: right click on the screen; that will open a menu with an item for “going to …” where one can open yet another menu that offers the choice of starting at the “root” menu. Now, the film: This is the last full-feature ever to be produced by the illustrious Study Ghibli, at least while operating in the same manner that has earned it the heartfelt admiration of so many, for so many years. It is also the Japanese version of an English ghost story, and the material cannot be stronger, originating from one of two cultures that excel in them and coming now to us through the filter of the other. One of the two main characters is a shy pre-pubescent girl that is at war with her own emotions, but mostly keeps a grip on them and remains respectful, if distant, towards others. Except in a few occasions when she cannot help herself and lashes out. But then realizes that she was wrong and comes around to apologizing sincerely. The second main character is the ghost of another girl of similar age, existing in a very different situation, but connected to the first one in ways that come to light at the end. In this story, time itself bends: past and present briefly and imperfectly seem to overlap for a few minutes or a few hours, now and then, letting each girl move from her reality to the other's and back. So, in a way, each might be a ghost to the other (and there is a hint that this is the case in a rediscovered diary Marnie had kept many years before). Magic and mystery rule; above all, this is a tale about the mystery and magic of love. It is also a very humane and moving story. The animation is of the quality one expects in a Ghibli film. This is not about high drama and dare-devil action, as in “Mononoke”, or action plus deeply poetic story-telling as in “Kaguya”; it does not play as hard with one’s emotions as “The grave of the fireflies”, is not as boisterously fantastic as “Pom Poko”, or as amusing as “Porco Rosso” or “My neighbors the Tanakas”, or as heart-warming as “Kiki”, to mention some of the studio's great achievements, but it is a great small piece of art all the same, as well as a feather in the cap of Hiromasa Yonebayashi that directed it (his second movie after “Arrietty”, also adapted from an English story). Comparisons have been made, nonetheless, to some of those former movies by some professional critics and, in conclusion, “Marnie” has been declared by them to be a “minor Ghibli.” I disagree: those are comparisons between apples and butterflies. This movie, as those other ones of that wonderfully creative enterprise, is in a kind all its own, and should be seen that way. As of this writing, “Marnie” is in the list of candidates for an Oscar in the “Best Animated Film” category. Given the tremendous amount of wind in the sails of “Inside Out”, I fully expect the latter to win the prize. “Inside Out” is, in my opinion, an inferior product, if brilliantly executed, since it, after all, comes from Pixar. It is about a girl of about same age as in “Marnie” that is also in the grip of her emotions, but the message here is that it is no big deal to act up, to the distress of others, even when one’s own family is struggling with unexpected and serious problems: after all, we are ruled by our emotions and that gives us a permanent “get out of jail” pass. A great message to all kids out there already “old enough to understand”? I think not. So, in my heart of hearts, I am rooting for “Marnie.”

とても大好きな感動作品です 英語学習に使えると思います

El servicio de Amazon fue excelente como de costumbre, envío a tiempo y el producto presentó cero defectos. Otra película de los maestros de Ghibli y dirgida por Yonebayashi que nos cuenta la historia de Anna durante sus vacaciones en el Japón rural, donde enfrentará problemas por su forma de relacionarse pero a la vez hará amigos y se auto-descubrirá tras conocer a Marnie. Soy terrible escribiendo sinopsis pero puedo asegurarles que es una obra hermosa con un bello mansaje sobre la familia y la amistad. Gran calidad de imagen a 1080p, subtítulos en español y audio en japonés y español (latino), un solo disco con terribles extras como suele hacer Zima (galería de imágenes), y slip cover. La compré a $150 por lo que considero que valió la pena.

Ce film met en scène une enfant adoptée éprouvée par son passé qui, au final, se réconcilie avec son histoire. Anna est un personnage attachant. Rien de ce récit n'est insignifiant ou laissé au hasard. Tout est mesuré, sensé et réfléchi. Il sait nous maintenir à savoir si Marnie est réelle ou le fruit du monde imaginaire d'Anna. Sur le plan visuel, c'est un film agréablement beau à regarder. Je suis toujours fascinée par la qualité du bruitage qui rend les scènes encore plus réelles. La musique également vient unifier le film. Histoire simple, riche, et profonde. Personnellement, il m'a rejoint. C'est un film à voir et à revoir.

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