Kari-gurashi no Arietti

  • 2011


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Positive Reviews 108
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Average Rating 3.7/5
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3.0
The result is a dreamy, soft edged hybrid, equally interested in observing raindrops and the worries of a race of minuscule beings. EW
4.0
And yet the story unfurls with no heavy handedness, just a realism that doesnt condescend to its young audience. Common Sense Media
3.5
Like those other works, its fun family entertainment that doesnt pander to one particular age group. We Got This Covered
4.0
A gorgeous, rounded piece of craft, where the subtle, almost tactile textures of the characters and backdrops allow you to appreciate this moving, whi .. Time Out
3.8
Plunging below the grass line to capture a miniature world in precise detail, The Secret World of Arrietty offers exactly what its title promises, unv ..
3.8
This gorgeous little movie is sure to be beloved by your little people, who may discover what it means to find a magical beauty in the things we cant ..
4.5
One of the delights of the film is the way it dramatises the house from a three inch perspective. Screen Daily
4.5
The fresh and simple story will win its share of young fans, though it lacks the disturbing adult elements might have attracted older audiences. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
The animation, a gorgeous blend of bewitching watercolored backgrounds and poignantly rendered characters, is, as ever, beyond reproach.
3.6
Slow, calm and quiet with beautifully detailed imagery, the Japanese fantasy may not be the greatest achievement of Studio Ghibli... but its a real ch .. Paste Magazine
4.0
It nevertheless stands head and shoulders above most other family oriented films of late not named Hugo. E Film Critic
4.0
Mostly, Arrietty is simply gorgeous, embracing the ravishing colour of garden flowers, wildly sprouting vines, the perfection of a raindrop on a leaf. Telegraph
4.5
Beautiful, gentle and pure but not without elements of genuine menace it will make believers out of adults and children alike.
3.8
What unfolds is part adventure, part fairy tale, part star crossed romance (she fits in his palm; can it get more doomed). And the overall sum is ench .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
A beautifully crafted, intimate adventure movie and presented in hand drawn 2D one of the most visually arresting youll enjoy all year.
3.5
It doesnt shed light on any important issues and it wont inspire activism from its viewers. Cinema Blend
3.0
Like the ornate dollhouse that plays a part, Arrietty is lovely and well appointed, but filled with only what you bring to it. Ny Daily News
4.0
Its rare to see a childrens film as thoughtful as this, and its a breath of fresh air. JoBlo
3.8
The Secret World of Arrietty is sweet fun, an astute match of exquisite style and small content. The Globe And Mail
5.0
When Shawn, a sickly boy sent to live in the house before he has heart surgery, sees Arrietty, does he squash her like a bug Dear reader, he is enchan .. Philly
3.0
Visually sumptuous, gentle and some would say lackadaisical film thats quietly likable but so understated that it borders on the boring. One Guys Opinion
4.5
The otherworldliness that is Miyazakis trademark has been tamped down into naturalistic textures, but the look is still as meticulous and confident as .. Village Voice
3.0
Doesnt possess the epic scope fans might be used to from regal Ghibli offerings, but it retains a lovely spirit of adventure and alliance, forming a m .. Blu Ray
4.5
pulses with feeling for childhood and nature and develops a surprising amount of suspense considering it takes place around a single suburban home. Chicago Reader
3.8
The Secret World of Arrietty doesnt need such grander designs, though; the construction and execution of the simple tale are enough. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
...in a year where the Academy has only found two songs they deemed worth nominating, Arrietty has two of its own to note for next...
3.8
With its lush colors, imaginative view of ordinary objects and meticulously crafted miniature civilization, it transports viewers to an enchanting alt .. Usa Today
4.0
Arrietty is a fresh take on Mary Nortons classic The Borrowers, with animated artwork that will have adults enchanted and children gripped. The Times
3.0
The storytelling really draws us into the emotional world of these vulnerable tiny folk in a way that will captivate curious younger viewers. Radio Times
4.5
Like its title character, its a small tale told with a lot of heart, and for those looking for a throwback to non computer animated films, this could .. Screen It
3.0
Ghiblis colour palette and fluidity of line are in full working order. Independent
4.0
Arrietty is brave and bright, exactly the sort of strange and wonderful being who might change someones life forever. Pop Matters
3.5
This smart, winsome fairy tale is not quite Hiyao Miyazaki, but it still might be the best animated film that (some few) will see all year. Pop Matters
4.5
Whether its an expansive view of a sun dappled meadow or a close up of our diminutive heroine making her way across a lawn while hiding under a leaf, .. The Wrap
4.0
Beautifully animated and featuring some stunning sound design work, this is an utterly charming animated adventure thats a treat for both adults and c .. View London
3.8
Its an enjoyable and attractive looking film, but a little of that Speed Racer energy wouldnt have been such a bad thing. News Day
3.0
The Secret World of Arrietty is a marvelously captivating animated feature about very tiny people and the full scale world they inhabit. Cs Monitor
3.8
The Secret World of Arrietty is a feast for the eyes that will engage the entire family. New York Post
4.5
Tiny people who live in the walls of a rural home are put at risk when they are discovered by the humans residing there. Studio Ghibli offers a soothi .. Film Journal International ..
3.1
The film flatters young moviegoers awareness of deeper matters while delivering just enough enchantment to beguile both them and their parents. Boston
3.8
A marvel of image and color, its old fashioned pen and ink frames vividly bringing to life the world of childrens author Mary Nortons The Borrowers. Boston
1.5
While perfectly pleasant and an entirely suitable option for anyone looking to take small children to the movies, it is a disappointingly minor entry ..
1.5
While perfectly pleasant and an entirely suitable option for anyone looking to take small children to the movies, it is a disappointingly minor entry ..
4.5
The movie is beautifully drawn, universal in its combination of east and west, and has a narrative that flows as elegantly as its graphic line. Guardian
4.0
Its a gentle and entrancing tale, deeper and richer than more instantly gratifying fare. Think of it as the slow food of the animation world. Guardian
4.5
Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi explores a hidden ecosystem within our own ecosystem, defining the very fragility of nature at our doorstep. Cinema Crazed
1.5
A somewhat charming experience, albeit not as successful as Spirited Away or Howls Moving Castle
4.5
The round up of the best movies of 2012 animated or not starts here. Movies
3.5
No other animation studio, even our beloved Pixar, can quite replicate the magic, wonder and weirdness . Movies
4.5
This is truly a film for both parents and children. I really cant find anything wrong with it. Not one thing. Its a beautiful and poignant experience. Flim Threet
4.0
Arrietty is a magical piece of old fashioned storytelling with a lovely musical score by Ccile Corbel. Express
4.5
The Secret World of Arrietty is a sweet film that retains the inherent fascination of two species of different sizes trying to understand each others .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
All the hallmarks of a Studio Ghibli production exist in The Secret World of Arrietty theres the gumdrop eyed young protagonist, the leisurely pace, t .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.9
Yonebayashi gives Arrietty an excellent sense of balance, with the adventure aspects of the story, which feel legitimately dangerous providing well pa .. The Atlantic
3.0
The Secret World of Arrietty is a well balanced childrens fairytale that gains from its multicultural influences. Coles Mithey
4.4
This divine hand drawn animated adventure took my breath away on more than one occasion, and by the time it came to an end all I wanted to do was run .. Movie Freak
3.8
While not my favorite Studio Ghibli film, I think The Secret World of Arrietty is well worth checking out with the rest of the family.
4.4
That relaxed pace allows the story to breatheforget the franticness of most American animationand along with the gorgeously detailed art, lush color, .. Groucho Reviews
4.0
Aside from a few witty touches, it doesnt stretch to accommodate adults in the way that Pixar and a number of past Ghibli productions have nailed. Hey U Guys
3.8
For a feature directorial debut, The Secret World of Arrietty is a remarkably accomplished piece of work. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
Whether enjoying it with your children or on your own, it reminds us that animation doesnt have to be in 3D, doesnt have to be computerized, and doesn .. Maki At The Movies
2.0
Clearly aimed at a very young market and consequently the story has been stripped to its bare basics, which is to its deficit. Cine Vue
4.0
The film lacks the more extravagant touches of Studio Ghiblis previous features, yet its still packed with the humor and offbeat charm thats a signatu .. Digital Spy
2.5
Offers no magic, only slow paced seriousness in exploring a world thats exactly the same as ours, just smaller. Red Eye Chicago
3.8
The Secret World of Arrietty proves that imagination still matters amid all the clamor. Stl Today
3.1
Even a lesser Ghibli feature is one that obviously has come from the heart. Dustin Put Man
5.0
The soft focus animation has an impressionistic quality, as if a gentle breeze had wafted across a Monet canvas. Larsen On Film
4.4
The Secret World of Arrietty is a celebration of the vibrant life surging all around us a declaration of the countless stories being told all at once. Christianity Today
4.0
the basic elements of loneliness, friendship, and the fragility of life are intact, along with that ineffable sense of wonder, melancholy, and magic Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Its hard to imagine this scenario playing out with more delicacy and care than animator turned director Yonebayashi Hiromasa brings to bear. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.4
If youve never found yourself watching a Studio Ghibli film, then you owe it to yourself to do so.
4.5
Its very pretty (plus a song that is like a gumdrop melting in your ear). Girls may enjoy the sweet, rather wistful story more than most boys. Sandiego Reader
3.5
Its nowhere near manic enough for any wee ones with a case of the ADD (or just general toddler attention spans), but The Secret World of Arrietty will .. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Yonebayashi crams the background with tiny details making reviewing compulsory, but like all Ghibli films its the emotional punch that lingers. Sky
2.5
Arrietty ranks alongside Miyazakis previous film, Ponyo, as a small scale entertainment which is likely to appeal chiefly to young children; there is .. Sbs
4.5
Arrietty combines the bold, mature qualities of prior Ghibli fantasy outings like Spirited Away and Nausicaa with the droll humor of My Neighbor Totor .. Crave Online
3.0
While Arrietty lacks the originality and imagination of many in the Studio Ghibli catalogue, it has the heart, warmth and beauty of its predecessors a .. What Culture
3.0
More approachable than many anime films, its a sweet, gentle G rated story with just the right blend of heart and humor. No La
1.5
Inspired by the classic childrens novel, The Borrowers, by Mary Norton, Studio Ghiblis adaptation of Arriettys tale feels oddly traditional. Under The Radar Mag
3.0
Courage isnt anything special in this world: its an everyday facet of life. Movie Mezzanine
4.5
The natural world shimmers with wonder and Arriettys tiny domestic world is lovingly rendered. After the sometimes brash in your face dazzle of CGI, i .. What So
4.5
A great kids movie, but, as usual with Ghibli films, not in any way just for kids. reason
4.0
Studio Ghibli has pulled it out of the bag yet again, offering a miniature corrective to the brash 3D beasts customarily trained on the Haribo demogra .. Film 4
3.8
An oasis of calm in the normally hyperactive world of toon entertainment. Clclt
1.5
It certainly belongs in the second rank of Ghibli fantasies. But give it a chance. East Bay Express
1.5
What is so bewitching about the mostly static backgrounds in Arrietty is that they can be oxygenated at will by the smallest instance of judiciously p .. New States Man
4.0
FAN THE FIRE is a digital magazine about lifestyle and creative culture. Fan The Fire Magazine
5.0
Unlike most Ghibli escapes that liberate us from reality, Arrietty brings the same magic to the mundane, elevating the ordinary confines of daily life .. Entertainment Time
4.5
If you have a young person in your life, make sure you take them to see this film; Arrietty has more style and substance than the majority of children .. Trespass Mag
3.5
another wonderful Studio Ghibli film, distributed by Disney but refreshingly not Disney fied. Filmcritic.com
3.8
Theres a gentle movie from Japan thats going to seem familiar to a lot of fans of the series of books about The Borrowers. Qc Times
4.4
Combining lush color with minute detail, Arrietty transforms the mundane into magic. Boston Phoenix
5.0
Its one of few animated fairy tales to genuinely transport the audience into their world and, in the process, let us see our own with fresh awe and re .. New York Time Out
4.4
Most will be caught up in its beautiful spell, immersed in great storytelling at its finest. Sf Examiner
3.7
Arrietty offers the sort of quality storytelling that seems effortless yet is rarely achieved within the animated medium. Movie Martyr
3.0
...creates a sense of wide eyed wonder and discovery as we experience the awe inspiring mysteries of an ordinary house as seen from the four inch borr .. Metro Times
3.0
A pure, wonderfully animated story of friendship against the odds told faithfully and triumphantly by Hayao Miyazakis protg Yonebayashi Hiroma, the yo .. Little White Lies
4.5
There may not be a frenzy of action and fast cuts but each scene has meticulous details about how the borrowers live, how they make use of the things .. Kpbs
4.5
While it doesnt offer much in the way of sophisticated content for adults, it brings something much more valuable, really: genuine aesthetic bliss. MSN Movies
4.0
The Secret World of Arrietty is an engaging and warm story of a lovely friendship that has enough action and humour to satisfy all ages, and boy, its .. The Diva Review
3.6
This is one of those movies that you see because it is worth literally seeing. Flixist
2.0
What is most effective is the way the sense of peaceful shelter and retreat in the country setting contrasts with the precariousness of the situations .. Movie Mom
3.8
Wispy but sweet as spun sugar, The Secret World of Arrietty feels like a modest but exquisitely trimmed Japanese gift to fans of The Borrowers, Britis .. Movie Line
4.4
Another Studio Ghibli wonder, as heartbreaking for its devotion to craft, artistry and intelligent storytelling (for viewers of all ages) as for its t .. Gomemphis
4.5
I dont know how it works, or why it works so profoundly, but I suppose thats why they call it mystery. The Tyee
4.5
The tale is whimsical in that theres a secret world that co exists with our own. Digital Journal
4.5
Children used to the incessant mile a minute action of Disney cartoons will be challenged.
3.0
A wide eyed sense of discovery and revelation permeates the film, and what it reveals is the mystery and wonder of an ordinary home. One imaginative i .. Nc Register
4.5
Unlike previous Ghibli works, Arrietty is remarkable, refreshingly low key. Fanboys of the Universe
4.5
The natural world shimmers with wonder and Arriettys tiny domestic world is lovingly rendered. After the sometimes brash in your face dazzle of CGI, i .. Movie Talk
3.8
Arrietty offers an opportunity to be carried away by a whimsical adventure, set to a lovely score by French musician Ccile Corbel. Toronto Star
1.5
Arriettys majestically colorful look, beaming with glorious colour and light, maintains an unprepossessing aura despite its earthy grandeur. Blogs Crikey
4.4
The Secret World of Arrietty is a magical and heartwarming story for older kids and adults. Its a secret world you will fall in love with. Entertainment Sltrib
3.5
Its a wonderfully funny and richly rewarding movie for the whole family. Boxoffice Magazine
4.0
While this is a deeply rewarding film, people with short attention spans might not get as much out of it. Those willing to let these wonderful little .. Ign
3.5
By being less bizarre than SPIRITED AWAY and having more of a human center to the film, THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY is one of Studio Ghiblis best eff .. Groups Google
4.5
Arrietty might not possess the sheer whimsicality of previous Ghibli endeavours... but it is the simple things... that will make all that inevitable g .. Concrete Play Ground
4.4
Yonebayashi is faithful to the studios signature look and feel, but the jewel like colors and painterly splendor of his environments are distinctively .. Seattle Times
3.0
This film is a fun little story no pun intended, the stakes doesnt seem as high as it is some of the previous Ghibli films. Ignorant Bliss
3.5
Its a testament to the work of Studio Ghibli that the bighearted messages of films like Arrietty resonate as completely genuine. Cincinnati Metro Mix
4.5
Visually, it is the best work Ive seen to come out of Studio Ghibli, the audio is up there with the other Ghibli films, and while the story isnt the u ..



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