Review of Castle in the Sky

My favourite Studio Ghibli movie of all time! I saw it for the first time when I was nine. Laputa has in many ways been my first. It was my first anime movie. My first movie in Japanese. Also the movie I learnt my first Japanese word from. Now, 16 years later, my love for this movie only grows. Laputa is a nostalgic, well written story, great character designs and great character developments. I truly didn't appreciate the characters when I was younger. However, now looking back especially at the female characters: Sheeta, Mama and the Boss's wife, all three are super strong and amazingfemale characters in their own way. They all are kind, headstrong, goal focused and resilient characters. Pazu is also a great, strong, resilient and kind character.

The plot of the movie is also so strong and well made. It's not too fast or slow paced. The history in this world is great and works so perfect with the art.

Even though there is a lot of good in the movie, the only personal thing I sometimes find unease with is how graphic it sometime can be. I know it's not the worst and many other enjoys it. However, for me it can be a bit too much. I felt that way ever since I saw it for the first time. Still, it's such a great movie and can't stop loving it.

All in all, a great movie that I highly recommend and will watch over and over again.