The Worst Film Ever

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

a delicate story. about friendship, courage, hope and family. a touching meet. and a special form of adventure. like many Japanese cartoons, "The Secret World of Arretty" is seductive not only for the aesthetic virtues but for a story like a trip in a large garden of senses. because its premise is very simple - accidentally clash between two words. the parents of Arrietty are like parents of us. the health problem of Sho is one of the old themes . and something is profound different. a state. a perspective about near small details of every day reality. and the changes of lives.

Based on the Mary Norton novel, this is one anime film you ought to see. One of the few movies that was mixed as a background film, it's more than you think of it. To put the animated film in a simple way, it's a beautifully crafted, intimate adventure movie and — presented in hand-drawn 2- dimensional — one of the most visually arresting you'll enjoy all year. It didn't get much attention as Spirited Away, Your Name, or Howl's Moving Castle, but it's not the worst of the anime bunch.The beauty of anime movies is that they have such depth and heart, and this film is a perfect example. There are some cons to this film, but they're very little. One thing is that David Henrie, doesn't sound like himself at all, according to my sister. And like most films, it kind of takes me a long time to figure out which actor is which.

Have you ever wondered why there is a little less sugar in the sugar jar? Wondered why that flash of color happened in the corner of your eye? Wondered why there are tiny footprints in the dust up on your mantle?Having read The Borrowers I knew why, and in Arriety's adventures I know a little more...A young person has been sent to rest before heart surgery which he may not survive. Upon arrival at his parent's country home he catches a glimpse of Arriety who is collecting flora for her room. Arriety manages to hide herself and then escape from the house-cat, but is reprimanded by her anxious mother for venturing out. That evening Arriety's father takes her out on a borrowing, but she is seen again by the young person which frightens Arriety and cuts short the borrowing.The boy tries to talk with Arriety, and since she will have none of it he leaves a sugar cube with a note. This interaction frustrates Arriety's parents and leads them to begin preparations to move. Arriety takes it upon herself to return the sugar and note as well as to tell the young person to leave them alone. He cannot leave them be, partially because of his mother's memories and desires to see the little people and so frightens The Borrowers by remodeling their house.The young person's mean old woman catches on that her young man has discovered the borrowers and begins a chase that eventually captures Arriety's mother who is put into a jar in the cupboard until pest control can arrive. At this point Arriety enlists the help of the young person to rescue her mother and thwart the mean lady's designs. ---The secret world of Arriety does not have much of a story-line. It is more of a window into a time of crisis with humor, absurdity, and courage all animated by the meticulous hands at Ghibli studios. It was a fun view with very few of the undercurrents and twists that exist in much of the other Ghibli works.

Affectionately crafted, mesmerisingly told & gorgeously photographed, The Secret World of Arrietty (simply known as Arrietty) is quite possibly the best Studio Ghibli feature-length film that wasn't directed by Hayao Miyazaki. A masterwork of staggering beauty, it is undoubtedly one of the most enchanting works of animation to surface on the film canvas.Based on the children's book The Borrowers by Mary Norton, the story of Arrietty concerns its titular character & her family; a group of tiny people on the brink of extinction who live anonymously in human residents & have made their home by borrowing simple items from their households. But things are set in motion when Arrietty is discovered by a human boy.Co-written by Hayao Miyazaki & directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi in what is his directional debut, Arrietty exhibits an astonishing level of craftsmanship from the first frame to the last plus the fully-realised world of borrowers is brought to life with remarkable care, intimacy & attention to detail. All the characters here are well-defined & the voice cast is wisely chosen as well.The hand-drawn animation is brilliantly executed for Arrietty is one of Studio Ghibli's most colourful works & makes vibrant use of colour palette, resulting in every frame being finely balanced in both hues & textures. Editing is smartly carried out too for the story unfolds in an elegant, smooth manner & showcases an excellent sense of pacing throughout its 95 minutes of runtime.And last but not the least is the background score by Cécile Corbel that turned this already wonderful cinematic experience into an even more delightful, heartwarming & enriching one. Music has the ability to make or break a film for it is the soul of most narratives and in case of Arrietty, the flavours, heart, warmth & magic its storyline resonates all the time has a lot to do with this very aspect.On an overall scale, The Secret World of Arrietty is a spellbinding work of its genre that has a very sweet, tender & graceful quality about it and is a cinematic delight for viewers of all ages. Plus, for a first time director, it's an extremely impressive start & it's gonna be really interesting to see where he goes from here. Another fabulous piece of fantasy from Studio Ghibli that's enjoyable, entertaining, emotionally fulfilling & effortlessly relatable, Arrietty comes highly recommended.