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A beautifully realized tale of civilization versus nature, PRINCESS MONONOKE is a true epic by Japan's master animator Hayao Miyazaki. While protecting his village from a rampaging boar-god, the warrior Ashitaka (Billy Crudup) is cursed with a rapidly spreading scar that threatens to end his life. Seeking a cure and a reason for the animal-god's attack, he journeys into the sacred depths of the Great Forest Spirit's realm. On the edge of this once serene forest, however, the Tatara clan have begun to destroy the surrounding land to produce iron. In retaliation, San (Claire Danes), the adopted daughter of the wolf-god Moro (Gillian Anderson), has begun raiding the Tatara fortress to stop their encroachment. Soon Ashitaka is caught in the middle and must stop the war between the humans and the forest dwellers before they destroy each other.Miyazaki, who was personally responsible for 80,000 of the film's 144,000 hand drawings, uses the story's lush feudal setting as a character unto itself, filling the screen with vast mountainous landscapes and gorgeous wooded glens that recall his early film, NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND. The film also features battle sequences that are reminiscent of the stunning live action warfare in Akira Kurosawa's RAN. The startlingly fluid movements of these mythological characters are detailed far beyond any other hand-animated production, easily making this one of the most spectacular animated films ever made.

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UPC0717951007414

eBay Product ID (ePID)3302646

Product Key Features

RatingPG-13

Movie/TV TitlePrincess Mononoke

DirectorHayao Miyazaki

FormatDVD

Release Year2000

GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureJapan

Signal StandardDvd

Film CountryJapan

Release Date20001219

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by katharine.yume
19 Jun, 2017
"Intense and fantastical with deep philosophical questions for today"
Princess Mononoke is one of the best films written by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki. It's an epic journey of a prince trying to find a way to lift his curse in a world that is changing around him. But in order to do so, he must see with eyes unclouded by hate. This puts him in the middle of a conflict of nature vs. man and technology. The movie illustrates the darkness in each side and the climax offers no clear answer. Only hope.
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by joymccrar_0
14 Apr, 2018
Good Value
Few scratches on the disk, will find out if it plays soon, though it should. Wasn't fastened securely and seemed to get tossed around the case alot.. Other than that I'm very happy with my purchase, great value!
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by ckmurph11-9
20 Apr, 2021
Mononoke is a great blend adventure,mysticism, and mankinds' conflicts with itself and the natural world that sustains and envelopes us.
Liked the movie and had no problems playing it
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by aecomposer47
01 Jan, 2019
A must-see Miyazaki film
Princess Mononoke is one of Miyizaki’s greatest films. It’s one of his more intense, violent movies. However; it’s nothing R-worthy. The story, interesting characters, and beautiful world are worth your time. It’s a must-see!
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by wogtheowl
22 May, 2019
Love it
Such a great one. If you haven't seen it, purchase this. The DVD was in great shape, not scratches or anything. Played perfectly.
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by arizonabay777
07 May, 2020
Easy exchange, Product is in great shape
came exactly like described. sealed and ready to watch.
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by eye1it4once
23 Jan, 2017
not just a great Anime but good Movie
some scenes definitely not for small children.
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by giomcjr
30 Mar, 2017
One of the best movies I've ever seen
Order was exactly what requested, and this film is incredible. Watch trailer and see for yourself!
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by franpad-95
17 Jul, 2019
Very amazing film, must watch
This film is spectacular, this review can't state how amazing this film is
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by courtnecollin_77
18 Jul, 2019
Anime
I'm a big anime nerd I always loved this movie and finally bought it.
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