i finally saw howl's moving castle, which miyazaki movie should i watch next?

[fizzgig]

it was on par with princess mononoke and spirited away in terms of visuals, but i thought the story was more poignant and human than either. i haven't purchased a dvd in quite a few years, but i think i'm going to have to get this one.

which movie should i watch next?

[redqueen]

1. Out of that list, Totoro.

Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle are my next two favorites from Miyazaki.

[fizzgig]

2. thanks

i think howl's is now my favorite movie from miyazaki. i'll probably be watching it again in the next day or two since my guy fell asleep about 20 minutes into it.

[redqueen]

3. It is even better the second time.

:)

[jobycom]

4. I said Nausica, but they are all good. Don't leave off Porco Rosso.

I liked Nausica better than Princess Mononoke. Howl's Moving Castle was more human and poignant than Spirited Away, but his visuals and style were more derivative of his past films. Spirited Away, to me, is his best.

Kiki's was the first one I saw. Very sweet movie. Castle is good. Totoro is adorable, but not the sophistication of his later work.

I like them all, even the partial-Miyazakis, like "Whispers of the Heart" or "The Castle of Cagliostro," or "The Cat Came Back."

[redqueen]

5. Yes, we love The Cat Came Back too...

Elliot Gould and Peter Boyle were standouts. :)

[fizzgig]

6. thanks for all the suggestions

they're going into my queue now :)

[rucky]

7. Spirited Away

is my favorite.

[fizzgig]

8. kick for more input

i am maddeningly indecisive :D

[Danger Mouse]

9. Dragon Ball Z.

[elshiva]

10. You are awesome.

:hug: :loveya:

[Danger Mouse]

12. Sailor Moon? Pokemon? Yu-gi-oh?

[fizzgig]

11. no

[jobycom]

14. That's like saying Scooby Doo is a great Pixar film.

It is great in its own right, but it's not Miyazaki.

[Danger Mouse]

17. I was just intentionally needling the op, knowing her intense distaste for DBZ.

:hi:

[jobycom]

19. You know, after I posted and saw her response, I wondered if that were it.

:rofl: :hi:

[Godhumor]

13. Castle in the Sky, I love tremendously. Also, Porco Rosso

Frankly, if you're on Netflix, you can order his entire Lupan/Lupin the Third run from his olden days. No sophistication at all, but a surprising fun show.

[Spacemom]

15. Kiki's Delivery Service

My son and I watch that one over and over. It's very well done.

[jobycom]

20. Makes me cry every time.

And I'm man enough to admit it. Then again, I've been known to cry at Coke commercials.

[surrealAmerican]

16. Spirited Away.

You will probably want to see all those you listed as well.
By the way, the Dianna Wynn Jones book that Howl's Moving Castle was based on is well worth a read (as are many of her other works).

[Rabrrrrrr]

18. I suggest Totoro!