Fantastic anime with originality and compelling mystery.

Rating: 10/10 (4 April 2013)

This movie is definitely my favourite of Miyazaki's phenomenal works. Howl's Moving Castle is a fantastic tale about a young girl named Sophie, cursed by a witch and turned into an old woman. She enters a world of magic and mystery inside Howl's marvellous moving castle. While in search of her youth, Sophie is taken on exciting new adventures. You can't help but fall in love with the wonderful characters. The plot does get slightly confusing at times, but in a sense gives you room for personal interpretations which only adds to it's wonder. Don't be put off in the knowledge that this movie is an adaptation from a novel, Miyazaki's originality still shines through. Overall Howl's Moving Castle is a beautifully animated film, filled with unforgettable epic scenes which will not disappoint!