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[Icyflamez96]

My friend recommended it to me. I had never heard of it, but it was Studio Ghibli so it must have been good.

Well it was entertaining to say the least. It was nice to watch a lighthearted movie after my streak of watching tense ones. I actually found it extremely funny how silly it all was.

Who's seen it? I've never really seen it talked about.

 

[gosox333]

it was weird how she wanted to rail a cat

 

[WrenchNinja]

I've seen it. I mostly watched it because of its loose connections to Whisper of the Heart. Thought it was a fun movie but not particularly memorable.

 

[meltingparappa]

The way the topic is phrased makes me think it's the lead-in to a stand up routine.

As far as Ghibli goes, I thought it was an average c-tier (below god tier Miyazaki and overpowered Takahata) effort.

Pretty clever "spinoff" to Whisper of the Heart though.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

I like it more than I should. I put it on a lot for some reason. It's cute.

 

[Firelord Chargrilled]

Gonna be buying this on bluray next week

 

[Sesuadra]

For me it is the worst ghibli movie. I just can not find it in myself to like it ._.

 

[Choppasmith]

It's actually one of my favorite Ghibli movies. I love it, flaws and all. It really helps that the English dub is just so charming.

 

[Death Metalist]

I don't know why but when she saves the cat

Spoiler

and he just stands up infront of her

always cracks me up. I dig it, it's set in the same universe as Whisper of the Heart and works as a fantastic double bill with that film since it's a spin-off.

 

[Icyflamez96]

I don't know why but when she saves the cat

Spoiler

and he just stands up infront of her

always cracks me up. I dig it, it's set in the same universe as Whisper of the Heart and works as a fantastic double bill with that film since it's a spin-off.

Yeah I was laughing at the silliness of the whole movie and this was definitely one of the highlights... lol

 

[littlebigman]

For me it is the worst ghibli movie. I just can not find it in myself to like it ._.

The title of worst Ghibli movie can only belong to Pom Poko. Even an excellent english dub couldn't save that testicle-tacular train wreck of a film.

 

[Haly]

Watched it recently, wasn't very good. It's not underappreciated or anything, just not memorable like their other works.

Now, Porco Rosso and Only Yesterday, those are underappreciated Ghibli films.

 

[PfantzyPantz]

I've wanted to watch it for a long time, but never get around to it, like most Ghibli films .

I loved Whisper of the Heart and I love Kaze ni Naru, so one day I'll finally watch it.

 

[Narag]

The title of worst Ghibli movie can only belong to Pom Poko. Even an excellent english dub couldn't save that testicle-tacular train wreck of a film.

wow someone hasn't seen Eartthsea

 

[Superflat]

wow someone hasn't seen Eartthsea

Forreeeaal. The Cat Returns is more of a very pleasant distraction than something that I would wholeheartedly urge people to watch, but it's fun and well made.

Among highly rated Ghibli films, I guess I go against the grain on Arietty. It has 95% on RT but I didn't find it all that memorable aside from the great Ghibli production.

 

[Killua]

Cat returns is good and enjoyable. Not epic or emotional like other Ghibli films but its fun. I agree Pom Poko and Earthsea are the worst.

 

[Dice//]

it was weird how she wanted to rail a cat

NO, it's totally not. That fucking cat was explicitly designed to be a "charming gentleman [cat]" --- just with the face and body of an upright-cat. Still a bit weird, but honestly I "get it" to some small extent. I'm sure most viewers found him 'charming' (just, y'know, hopefully not wanting to bone a cat).

I mean, look at fucking Simba here, that cool 90's hair wave was totally drawn into his mane to make him 'human appealing' -- I mean he's practically got bangs for chrissake.

It's so weird that animator's do this, but I'm not surprised when people find animal-like characters appealing (and I don't even like 'furries' or any of that). :S
On a semi-related note, great choice to get Cary Elwes for the part (both times).

The title of worst Ghibli movie can only belong to Pom Poko. Even an excellent english dub couldn't save that testicle-tacular train wreck of a film.

Yeah I hated this flick. It felt like it goes on forever, and for the most part the Tanooki are a bunch of assholes. I get their plight, but not really the story I wanted to follow. I liked that 'mockumentary' style it had going for it, but...bleh.
(and yeah, testic--- "pouches"...super distracting, super weird).

Forreeeaal. The Cat Returns is more of a very pleasant distraction than something that I would wholeheartedly urge people to watch, but it's fun and well made.

Among highly rated Ghibli films, I guess I go against the grain on Arietty. It has 95% on RT but I didn't find it all that memorable aside from the great Ghibli production.

Yeah I think "pleasant distraction" is the best way to describe it

I like Arietty, but it's also really tame (despite the major themes behind it), a little slow, and not that much happens. I do think she's one of Ghibli's prettiest leads (and of the rare cases where the lead character doesn't have short hair), and the music is top shelf.

 

[sphagnum]

The title of worst Ghibli movie can only belong to Pom Poko. Even an excellent english dub couldn't save that testicle-tacular train wreck of a film.

Tales from Earthsea.

 

[wonzo]

cat returns is ok but earthsea and howls make it look like high art

 

[Dice//]

Tales from Earthsea.

Goro Miyazaki's textbook example on how to completely waste a film's potential.

It drives me nuts because the foundation for something good was there; but....AUGGGH. What happened?!

 

[victreeb3l]

I loved this movie. It was really cute.

 

[Curiocity]

It's adorable and silly, and sometimes that's just right. Like right now, in fact.

Need to swipe my mom's copy.

 

[SporeCrawler]

Its a spin off to whisper of the heart which is imho also great. The artstyle is,not,very ghibli like but its a,good,movie

cat returns is ok but earthsea and howls make it look like high art

Howl is Bad? Really?

 

[cajunator]

Cat Returns is one of my favorite Ghibli films.

 

[Superflat]

Its a spin off to whisper of the heart which is imho also great. The artstyle is,not,very ghibli like but its a,good,movie

Howl is Bad? Really?

Can't say I'm a big fan of Howl. Loved the setting, art and ideas but it didn't come together for me. In a weird way it felt like a retread after Spirited Away.

 

[jett]

It was half-baked, underdeveloped movie. I was not at all surprised at all to learn of its origin as a short, stretched into a full-length movie. Definitely one of Ghibli's lesser efforts.

cat returns is ok but earthsea and howls make it look like high art

man what the fuck are you even on

 

[titiklabingapat]

It's not a Ghibli movie, but it reminded me of one. Try watching Song of the Sea if you want a feel good antidote to your tense movies.

 

[badrang]

It's so weird that animator's do this, but I'm not surprised when people find animal-like characters appealing (and I don't even like 'furries' or any of that). :S
On a semi-related note, great choice to get Cary Elwes for the part (both times).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btUx3gb0-FE

"In Eddie's defense, they draw them really sexy!" lol

The Cat Returns in fun and light-hearted. Not one of Studio Ghibli's best or most memorable, but certainly not their worst.

 

[faridmon]

Love it to a point that I bought the the album the ending track was (Hanako Oku is indeed amazing singer)

 

[Toad.T]

Ghibli must be reaching for ideas if they're adapting Canadian short films now. I mean: "The Cat Returns"? "The Cat Came Back"?

AT LEAST TRY TO HIDE IT, YOU FUCKING HACK STUDIO.

(I think I maybe have seen it, but not sure. If not, well then, I want to see it. It looks interesting and not as talked about.)

 

[AgentOtaku]

It's actually one of my favorite Ghibli movies. I love it, flaws and all. It really helps that the English dub is just so charming.

This

LOVE Cat Returns

 

[Combichristoffersen]

wow someone hasn't seen Eartthsea

Earthsea was an experience in boredom. Ugh. By far the worst of the Ghibli films I've seen.

 

[Eila]

It's good, like all Ghibli movies I've watched, but it's easly one of the more forgetable ones. It doesn't "feel" Ghibli enough, starting with the character designs.
Whisper of the Heart is my favorite, which is odd because that too is not a Miyazaki or Takahata movie.

 

[ZoddGutts]

Pretty telling that the director of the movie was never given a chance to direct a Ghibli move again, just went on to direct one more tv series and just ended up being a key animator.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroyuki_Morita

The movie itself was very average nothing really special about it.

 

[Ratrat]

It's the second worst Ghibli movie after Earthsea.

 

[Black Republican]

i personally loved it, it doesnt "feel" like a classic Ghibli film i can understand though

 

[Hours Left]

It's not one of my favorites, but it's still a good film. It's a better fairy tale than Ponyo, that's for sure.

 

[chunk3rvd]

How can you not love Ronaldo Moon? He ate ALL THE FISH IN THE KINGDOM!!!

 

[Triggerhappytel]

I like this film. Feels like an odd fairy tale adventure like Alice in Wonderland. Haven't seen it in a few years though.

 

[urfe]

Average movie, but "kaze ni naru" is a good song.

Not bad like Earthsea, just not exactly special.

 

[mclem]

First thought from thread title:



(Clickable)

 

[AtomskEater]

I really liked the movie and recommended it to my mom, who doesn't usually go for cartoons but enjoyed it as well.

it was weird how she wanted to rail a cat

Word. That one part where she's like "Oh but he's so cool..." YES THAT MAKES IT OK!

 

[FunkyDealer]

It's probably the weirdest Studio Ghibli film I've seen (I've seen almost all of their feature-length ones) but it's weird in a good way. That said, it's probably one of the studios weaker films but we'll worth watching for fans. It ties interestingly enough somewhat into Whisper of The Heart too. Or, I suppose, the other way around.

I'm slowly gathering a collection of Ghibli films on blu-ray, so I look forward to a second viewing soon.

 

[British Monsoon]

One of my favourite Ghibli films, but I recognise its weaknesses - it's rather twee, for one thing. The English dub is really good though and I loved the kingdom of the cat king.

 

[Manoko]

Now, Porco Rosso and Only Yesterday, those are underappreciated Ghibli films.

Agreed.
In my top 3 Ghibli movies easily.

 

[Dachande]

It ain't Ghibli's best by a long shot, but it's still a very good film.

What the fuck is this shit I'm reading about Pom Poko though? It's not even Takahata's worst film, let alone the worst of the studio, fuck me.

 

[AlteredForms]

It's smooth as hell when Baron Humbert von Gikkingen takes off his Zorro mask at the ball and runs off into the night.

Watch Whisper Of The Heart also, since it's a better movie and has connections to this one.

 

[akachan ningen]

It was okay but the prequel to this, whisper of the heart, was way better.

 

[Jinkies]

It's "Returns" as in "Returns the favor."

 

[thebeeks]

Love The Cat Returns. It might be my second favorite Ghibli movie (first is Totoro). It's got flaws, yeah, but it's cute and charming enough for me to see past that.