The release is held in hand, the edition feels undeniably special and important – a must own for steelbook fans. The minimalist design is gorgeous and fits nicely alongside the other steelbook releases produced in collaboration between Gkids and Shout Factory. The core image of Pazu and Sheeta (falling in the sky) is iconic. The steelbook has a shimmery effect that gives the design some extra vibrancy. Heres to you and yours this Christmas A sing-along thats yours to keep A stocking full of Sky Originals Free calls for Christmas catch-ups A feast of. The steelbook design is impressive and features a lovely purple hue that makes a The film on the format – sometimes across multiple editions). The main draw of the re-release is the fantastic collectible packaging (at least for those of us who already owned The collectors edition steelbook release includes the same exceptional booklet found in the standard Gkids release (and whichįeatures writing on the feature-film). For a detailed breakdown of these extras, please refer to the review my by colleague Stephen Larson. The release comes jam-packed with on-disc supplemental features. a land of dreams.įor more information on Castle in the Sky, please refer to the review by Kenneth Brown. The film has plenty of pathos and more energy than most modern-day Sky deserves to be placed right alongside Miyazaki's best works. Audiences are in for a exciting ride.Ĭastle in the Sky might be one of the auteur filmmaker's most underappreciated gems. Throughout the epic storytelling, Miyazaki finds the perfect tonal balance. The compositions easily draw one in to the fantasy Score by Joe Hisashi ( Princess Mononoke) is another magnificent component of the film. The filmmaking is exquisite on every level – the animation showcases the mastery of the animators at Studio Ghibli. Stone for his own nefarious means), can Pazu and Sheeta find the castle in the sky before it falls in to the wrong hands? With a group of pirates around the corner as well as a tyrannical government agent (seeking the Key to more than she could ever have imagined. The girl, Sheeta, carries the power of a magical stone crystal which holds the The story revolves around the youthful Pazu and Sheeta. No anime fan should go without seeing the masterpiece that is Castle in the Sky. Master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki ( Spirited Away) crafted one of his greatest films with this entertaining and action-packed fantasy-Īdventure. Reviewed by Neil Lumbard, January 13, 2021Ĭastle in the Sky reinforces our wonders and dreams with fantastical storytelling and some of the most ambitious animation ever One of Miyazaki's best films has received a must-own steelbook edition.

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