After having been already released in the rest of the world within the last couple of years, the newest Studio Ghibli film finally made it's North American debut on Friday, February 17. The Secret World of Arrietty, a film based on the Mary Norton novel The Borrowers, is one of the more understated Studio Ghibli films. While films like Howl's Moving Castle and Spirited Away had a more epic feel, Arrietty feels a bit more downplayed in it's sense of adventure, and more gentle in it's storytelling.
It works beautifully though, because that's the world of the Arrietty and her family: A house and backyard is, to us, simply that. But to them, it seems to be endlessly huge. Once again, Studio Ghibli does not disappoint. This is a beautiful, dreamy film that left us in a serene yet happy state. If you're in North America, I highly recommend making a trip to the movie theater. Otherwise, DVD versions have already been released in Japan and the UK.
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