The Cat Returns [Blu-ray]

Comes with blue ray and DVD version of the movie.

My daughter in law loves Studio Ghibli and it was on her wish list. She's very happy to have it.

The Cat Returns / B0006J28BOMiyazaki movies, in my experience, tend either to be very serious and thoughtful ( Nausicaa  and  Princess Mononoke ) or somewhat sleepy and whimsical ( Porco Rosso  and  Kiki's Delivery Service ), but "The Cat Returns" manages to superbly combine a serious message (knowing oneself) with wonderful wit, charm, and fast-paced laughs.When an unlucky young girl selflessly saves a small cat from being run over in the streets, her life takes a decided turn for the worse as all the cats in the city start "repaying" her for her efforts with gifts of mice, catnip, and an offer of marriage to the cat prince that the cats just won't let her turn down. When she turns to the head of the local "Cat Bureau", a small group of helpful misfits, for aid, the elegant Baron (voiced beautifully by Cary Elwes in the English version) reminds her to, above all else, know herself, and then she can never truly go wrong."The Cat Returns" stands out among the many "trust yourself" movies in two important respects. First, it is a masterful piece of work, not another cash in on this all too common theme, and the comedic elements in particular stand out. The insane Cat King (voice by Tim Curry) missteps frequently and amusingly - and always without shame or guilt, even when his golf practice knocks out his own guards, rather than the fleeing party of misfits he is aiming for. All the cats are superbly rendered, with the "Fat Cat" Mufa in particular adding a wonderful comic element. Beyond the comedy, I was deeply impressed with the dialogue, pacing, and direction of the script - this film truly showcases why Miyazaki is such a respected figure in his field.The second unique feature of this "trust yourself" theme is that the movie actually takes its own advice seriously in a way that most movies will not. Once our heroine truly learns to know herself, trust her instincts, and become her own person (not dependent upon others to 'complete' her), she never wavers from that, not even when it would be tempting to abandon the premise at the last moment for a sugary, stereotypical "happy" ending. I am also deeply pleased with the character of her mother - it's so nice and refreshing to have a parent figure in movies that isn't stupid, cruel, or otherwise loathsome in order to further the plot.I would recommend "The Cat Returns" to anyone, young or old, but especially to cat lovers and quilters! This movie provides English closed captions for the hearing impaired.~ Ana Mardoll

Underlying this charming little film is a young girl's coming-of-age story. Helmed by Ghibli animator Hiroyuki Morita (and yes Miyazaki is also involved in it as the executive producer), the story centers around Haru (voiced by Anne Hathaway), a young teenager who feels like she is a misfit at her school, with only one really good friend. There's not much backstory as to why Haru does not fit in with her peers, but before long, Haru finds herself embroiled in some peculiar goings-on - she rescues a cat from being run over by a truck and to her amazement, the cat thanks her verbally! That same night, Haru is visited by the King of Cats and his entourage, and is informed that she will make a good daughter-in-law for his son, the Prince of Cats.Reeling from this encounter, Haru discovers to her horror that the cats mean business when she arrives in school to find some bizarre 'gifts' - hundreds of wrapped presents containing live mice! Haru then hears a voice that asks her to find The Cat Bureau, and makes her way to a store (with the aid of an overlarge white cat named Muta) where she meets an elegant and charming cat named Baron von Gikkengen (Cary Elwes). The rest of the story focuses on the Baron's attempts to rescue Haru after she is kidnapped by the King of Cat's henchmen and kept prisoner in the Cat Kingdom.I loved the underlying theme which addresses self-esteem and trying to find one's 'voice', universal themes which many adolescents struggle with. My five-and-a-half year old daughter might not have appreciated nor understood this theme, but she loved the rich visuals (plus it helps that both of us adore cats!). It is a story that can be appreciated by both young and older viewers on different levels. There is some violence involving battle scenes between the Baron, Haru, Muta and the King's cats, but these scenes are not gory or bloody. In my opinion, this animated feature is suitable for ages 5 and up, depending on the maturity level of the child. "The Cat Returns" is charming with an engaging plot and interesting characters. I plan to watch  Whisper of the Heart  which I understand features the Baron in it.

My favourite Studio Ghibli film😎

La película llegó a tiempo y en buen estado. Esta es la última película de Studio Ghibli que me faltaba, es una buena continuación. Viene con subtítulos solo en inglés.

sehr gute Qualität, schnelle Lieferung, sicher verpackt.

The first thing I'd like to get out of the way is, if you were one of the people who had a weird crush on Simba the Lion growing up - I know you're out there, I know at least two of you personally - this movie may be another strange experience.At the start of this movie, Haru is a heroine reminiscent of Usagi in Sailor Moon. By that I mean she sleeps in, is late to school and is generally pretty clumsy. On her way home from school, she saves a cat from being run over by a truck, and is somewhat stunned when it stands on its back legs and thanks her for saving it. That's nothing compared to the shock she feels when that night, a whole procession of cats turns up to her house promising her many gifts and rewards for saving the life of the Prince of Cats. These gifts are more cat orientated than human orientated and the last prize, the "gift" of marriage to the Prince of Cats leaves Haru more than a little concerned. A voice tells her to seek "The Baron" and that's when the story really takes off.One thing I really like about Studio Ghibli, or at least the ones I've watched, is how the English dub doesn't actually take anything away from the movie. It's no exception here. Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes and Peter Boyle are fantastic, and although Tim Curry doesn't actually talk that much until the end, when he does, he kind of steals the show. This is a movie I flip between watching in both English and Japanese and don't feel cheated either way. Both Japanese and English Voice actors really bring their characters alive, from the clumsiness of Haru to the bluntness of Muta (The big white sidekick of the Baron, who gets very angry if you pronounce his name "Moo-ta". Which happens) all these characters feel real.Speaking of characters. The Baron. So slick. So charming. So refined. So cool. Every time I've watched this with friends, there's always been one who has expressed some kind of mini crush on what is essentially a cat in a suit. Big props to Cary Elwes and Yoshihiko Hakamada for conveying that through their acting.The DVD is rated a U and I think if you have children who love cats and a little bit of silly slapstick humour they would happily sit through this. That doesn't mean its a childs film, just that it is a film suitable for children. It's one of my favourite Studio Ghibli films and I may have to go and re-watch it after posting this.

ブルーレイは国産のプレイヤーで視聴できます。エンディングで音飛びがありましたが、もう一度再生すると音飛びなく再生できました。マルチブルーレイでDVDのエンディングの音を確認したところ、影響はありません。箱の角が4角とも潰れていたので、箱に収納するときは、引っかからないように気をつけます。