It was worth it

Rating: 8/10 (12 September 2005)

After years of waiting, I finally got to see "Howl's Moving Castle" last night. While I must admit that it is mildly disjointed in places, this fact did not dampen the enthusiasm I felt for it. The animation of course is beautiful(particularly the eponymous castle itself), the music from Joe Hisaishi fits wonderfully, and the way in which Miyazaki handles his heroine's dilemma(an eighteen-year old cursed with the body of a ninety-year old)is much more mature and insightful than any Disney film could ever think to do.
And, of all the film's secondary characters, I will just say right now that the wheezing dog has got to be the most enduring imaginable. You may understand after you have seen "Howl's Moving Castle" for yourself.