The Cat Returns (Neko no ongaeshi)

The Cat Returns (Neko no ongaeshi) — 8

I love everything Miyazki and when I got this film I was under the impression that it was a Miyazki film mainly because it was made by Studio Ghibli(which is Miyazkis company) but its not a Miyazki film. Miyazaki was nothing more than a producer, which in movie terms means he’s the bitch. He’s the one that finds the funds for the movie, tries to get certain actors in it, yadda yadda yadda, its basically the “Hey! I need something done, but I don’t have a person hired for exactly that reason, get the producer to do it!” bitch.

But even then, Miyazaki had his hands in making this movie and you can see that it shows. Its not nearly as good as his other films, but it is still good in its own right. Not to mention that if you are a cat lover of any sort, then you must see this movie.
The story is basically that of a girl who is always late, lazy, and never really wants to do anything, but one day a cat is crossing the street and she saves it at the last minute. The cat then thanks her speaking in plain language to her, and says she will be rewarded. Anywho insanity ensues as only Studio Ghibli can deliver and the next thing you know, the main character is in cat land. And is about to be married to the one she saved. Yes that’s right, even Studio Ghibli cannot abstain from bestiality, I’m sorry i meant inter-species erotica.

But it only gets even more entertaining from there. The ending almost had a tear of joy run down my cheek, almost.
All in all, its that type of movie where there’s massive adventure, and then at the end it just touches you. Its really good. I won’t ruin the ending here, but it actually left me thinking, which is a good thing. Not to mention that there was absolutely no slow parts at all, the movie was incredibly well paced, and if you like animated movies at all, this one will at least keep you entertained until the end.

Base Score = 7/10
-1 for not being directed by Miyazaki
+1 for being Studio Ghibli
+1 for inter-species erotica
= 8/10

Last updated: 2010-01-12 02:02:48 by Tolll