When Marnie was There is reminiscent of many other Ghibli Studio films. One scene was practically identical to a scene in Spirited Away, another seemed very similar to Ponyo, and the list continues. I'd elaborate why but it's best you see for yourselves and make the connections. It's almost as if it's a compilation of some o' Miyazaki's films in particular (though I could have missed some other parallels). I am (or was) a bit ambivalent towards this film for that reason. It was good overall. Certainly made me think!