Castle in the Sky

Description

Introduce your entire family to CASTLE IN THE SKY,
featuring a timeless story of courage and friendship with stunning animation
from acclaimed Academy-Award(R)-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best
Animated Feature, SPIRITED AWAY). Plus, this 2-Disc Special Edition DVD
includes never-before-seen bonus features that transport you deeper into the
film’s amazing world! This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an
engineer’s apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky,
wearing a glowing pendant. Together, they discover both are searching for a
legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the
luminous crystal around Sheeta’s neck. Their quest won’t be easy, however.
There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding
obstacles to keep them from the truth — and from each other. Add CASTLE IN
THE SKY to you DVD library, and this magical and uplifting classic from Studio
Ghibli and Disney will thrill and amaze your family for years to come.
Inspired by “Gulliver’s Travels,” the fantasy-adventure Castle in
the Sky (1986) was Hayao Miyazaki’s third feature, and helped to establish his
reputation as a visionary in both Japan and America. The orphan Sheeta
inherited a mysterious crystal that links her to the legendary sky-kingdom of
Laputa. With the help of resourceful Pazu and a rollicking band of sky
pirates, she makes her way to the ruins of the once-great civilization. Sheeta
and Pazu must outwit the evil Muska, who plans to use Laputa’s science to make
himself ruler of the world. Castle echoes elements in Myazaki’s earlier
Nausicaä, and anticipates imagery in his later films, from My Neighbor Totoro
to Spirited Away. Disney’s new English dub, which features Anna Paquin
(Sheeta), James Van Der Beek (Pazu), and Cloris Leachman (pirate matriarch
Dola), is lively and close in tone to the original Japanese, if a bit talkier.
The exciting flying sequences, appealing characters, and fantastic vision of a
steam-powered future Jules Verne might have imagined make Castle in the Sky a
must-have for fans of Japanese and Western animation. (Unrated: suitable for
ages 10 and older: violence) –Charles Solomon

Features:

Product Details:

• Genre: Kids & Family, Action & Adventure
• Format: Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, AC-3, Animated, Widescreen, Special Edition, Subtitled
• Contributor: Clifton Wells, Michael McShane, John Hostetter, Hayao Miyazaki, James Van Der Beek, Richard Dysart, Anna Paquin, Mandy Patinkin, Cloris Leachman See more
• Language: English
• Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
• Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.6 x 5.4 x 7.5 inches; 2.4 Ounces
• Item model number ‏ : ‎
• Director ‏ : ‎ Hayao Miyazaki
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, AC-3, Animated, Widescreen, Special Edition, Subtitled
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 5 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2010
• Actors ‏ : ‎ James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Richard Dysart, Clifton Wells, John Hostetter