Kiki's Delivery Service

• My Neighbor Totoro
• Castle in the Sky
• Spirited Away
• Howl's Moving Castle
• Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
• Princess Mononoke
• Porco Rosso
• The Cat Returns
• Whisper of the Heart
• Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Special Edition)

I just love a good anime, and this was just a really sweet story about a young witch. I LOVE this movie so much. I really enjoy watching this movie.

I just wished there was something better, like a making-of. The story of Kiki's Delivery Service is really more character-driven than plot-driven. The second disc only contains storyboards, which most people (including me) will not watch (because they are boring). So, I perfectly understand why some may find it boring. I fully enjoyed seeing Kiki come into her own as she gained some confidence in a new place. I recommend it to anyone who's looking for a quieter non-violent film.

which just consists of him telling us in five minutes about how great the movie is. Still, this doesn't detract from the overall excellent film. Overall, this is just a simple, sweet film about growing up, and I think "Kiki's Delivery Service" really succeeds in being this. The characters are very likeable/endearing. I feel the movie really excels in this department.

Then there's a small interview with the English voice actors. Girl witch leaves home, she meets some people, makes some deliveries, etc. P.S.- Aside from the film (which is excellent), I must complain about the bonus features, which suck. There's an intro from John Lasseter (why). If you wrote the plot down on a piece of paper, this film would look pretty dull.

I could see why some people wouldn't appreciate this film.

Kiki learns about many things over the course of the year: responsibility, how to support herself, trust, belief in herself, loyalty, friendship, and even a first crush. The pallet is soft and lovely. Since she has no special gift other than flying by use of her broom, she naturally sets up a delivery service, delivering packages and messages all over town. This quiet, simple story of learning to be happy with and to trust in yourself is timeless and appeals to all ages and generations. As I said earlier, my entire family is enthralled by Kiki's coming of age story; none more so than my youngest daughter. For Halloween last year (2007), she wanted to be a witch. "I want to be Kiki, Mommy.

My entire family - my husband, 11-year old daughter, 3-year old daughter, and me - all absolutely love Kiki. Myazaki's animation is, as always, simply delightful. Once Kiki finds the perfect city, she settles right in to help. The rich textures and delicate details bring his characters to life. Kiki leaves her family at midnight on a beautiful, warm night with just her broom, her cat Jiji (voiced by Phil Hartman), and father's transistor radio.

So she had a black dress, red shoes, a red hair bow, a small broom, and a stuffed Jiji (ordered from Japan). She has made a life, through learning life's lessons. She was so excited and so cute. She must find a new city and provide it a service. I think the impression that KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE made on a then 2 year old speaks volumes.

By the end she is stronger, more sure of herself, and settled in her new community. The entire film is quite gorgeous. She slowly finds her own way, learning and growing as she goes. We have watched it many, many times, and it is still as fresh and cute and captivating as it was the first time.

Her mother, whose talent is potion making, serves her city as a sort of cross between a pharmacist and a doctor. I asked her if she wanted to be a witch like the one in the Little Einsteins' Hansel and Gretel episode or one like Kiki. I want to be Kiki." She was very definite on that point. KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE is the story of a 13-year old witch-in-training (voiced by Kirsten Dunst), who, in the tradition of her people, must leave home for a year, and make her own way in the world. KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE is a wonderful family film.

It is the little nuances that draw you in: the way the wind tousles Kiki's hair, the expressions on Jiji's face, the depth of the background scenery.

Hopefully his films will soon be on Blu-Ray. And optimism, that even in the face of hardships Kiki endures and recovers and believes in her self. Stylistically it is beautiful. Such a gem of a film. This film is filled with the wonder of childhood, elements of the adventure quest, a girls search for her place in the world, a story of friendship, confidence, trust in yourself. A reserved palette, original and quaint small town qualities, even a love of travel is presented with simple pastoral landscapes and a lovely city on the sea.

I was alos surprised (and elated) to hear the late, great Phil Hartman as the voice of GiGi. I admit this movie is REALLY cute and intended for a younger audience, but it speaks to the inner child in me. It has a real nice spin on kids gearing up to go be on their own.