Easily in my top 5 favorite Studio Ghibli films! The film takes inspiration from the stories surrounding Treasure Island or the lost city of Atlantis, but Miyazaki and his studio give it its own identity and soul. Intriguing, emotional, suspenseful, and adventurous. This movie succeeds in hitting every note that a classic and memorable movie should, and allows itself to be enjoyed by nearly any kind of audience member. Really the closest thing to perfection that a film can get.
The break out film of Studio Ghibli (before Studio Ghibli was Studio Ghibli)!!! The story is a grand epic on the scale of something like Lord of the Rings and set in a unique post apocalyptic world. Nausicaa is a fantastic heroine and accompanied by an ensemble of other likable characters. A great achievement by the standard of any accomplished animation studio.
The story, although simple, focuses on the transition in one's world view from childhood to adulthood in an emotionally engaging and satisfying way. Director Takahata tells another story about the will and character of the human spirit, similar to what he did in Grave of the Fireflies. Also, anyone who is a fan of the beautiful animation of Studio Ghibli should check out this film.
This release features the complete second season of Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon's wildly inventive Adult Swim animated comedy Rick and Morty, following the intergalactic adventures of alcoholic genius inventor Rick Sanchez and his uptight grandson Morty. All ten episodes from the second season are included, as well as bonus features and commentary.
Rick and Morty carries on with it's fantastically unique humor, themes, and commentary all wrapped up into an engaging and entertaining story that nearly anyone can just sit down and watch.