| Average |
7.7 |
| Animation |
9 |
| Sound |
7 |
| Story |
6 |
| Character |
8 |
| Value |
8 |
| Enjoyment |
8 |
| To sum it all up: this movie is about protecting nature, and preserving traditional and country-side ways of life. It portrays the beauty of nature, and denounces mankind's attempt to destroy and shape Earth as he sees fit. Miyori no Mori does this by bringing in a Tokyo girl 'chosen' by the spirits to protect the forest. While she was a baby, she was destined to return and act as the proxy for preserving nature. Many years later, she returns with scorn and contempt, only to be converted into awe and appreciation for nature.
... as was I. I was VERY impressed by how beautiful many scenes were. They always say, "the best way to convince a man how great something is to show him just what he's missing". With beautiful colors, breathtaking scenery, and a revisit back to the olden days when people only borrowed from nature rather than seek to mold it, I was truly taken away by what this movie had to offer for my senses.
However, this is no serious movie like Princess Mononoke or Valley of Nausicaa. Rather, it is borderline child-audience only with very cute forest spirits and family-safe action scenes. As a result, it didn't leave as great an impression as I would like. Nevertheless, I did enjoy the visuals and thought that the fusion of humans, spirits, and nature was very fun. Overall, Miyori no Mori may not be revolutionary, but for those who feel the cramp of modern life and the bleakness of a concrete jungle, Miyori no Mori is a short, yet sweet escape from it all.
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