Movie No. 7 (2020): THE CAT RETURNS
The Cat Returns (2002)
Director: Hiroyuki Morita
Voice cast: Chizoru Ikewaki, Yoshiniki Hakamada, Aki Maeda
In Japanese, with English subtitles
Fantasy is not exclusive to children's entertainment. The Cat Returns is one that both children and adults can enjoy. The movie takes us to the magical secret kingdom of cats after an unassuming schoolgirl (Haru) saves a cat, wondering in the human world, from nearly getting hit by a car. The cat returns, Haru's journey begins. Haru's adventure in the kittyland is one enjoyable joyride.
Rating: 3.0/4.0
Date seen: March 1, 2020
Director: Hiroyuki Morita
Voice cast: Chizoru Ikewaki, Yoshiniki Hakamada, Aki Maeda
In Japanese, with English subtitles
Fantasy is not exclusive to children's entertainment. The Cat Returns is one that both children and adults can enjoy. The movie takes us to the magical secret kingdom of cats after an unassuming schoolgirl (Haru) saves a cat, wondering in the human world, from nearly getting hit by a car. The cat returns, Haru's journey begins. Haru's adventure in the kittyland is one enjoyable joyride.
The movie may not have the exquisite visuals of some Studio Ghibli's most notable animated features (Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke), but it has it's own charm that may be endearing to the audience.
Rating: 3.0/4.0
Date seen: March 1, 2020
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