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The Boy and the Heron review – Miyazaki’s mysterious, magical fantasy on grief and meaning

Acclaimed animator’s unexpected return explores profound pain, relationships and elements of his own past in the company of typically surreal characters

The Guardian - UK

Studio Ghibli's layering of Japanese and western storytelling is key to their success

Studio Ghibli films are often put into the rather vague category of “Japanese animation”. Many viewers expect the studio’s films to be rooted in the culture and stories of it’s home nation, Japan. This makes its foray into adapting western stories all the more intriguing.

The Conversation

Best films of 2023 in the UK: No 5 – The Boy and the Heron

Addressing loss and grief, Hayao Miyazaki’s dazzlingly surreal animation has the tender, solemn air of an artist reflecting on his own spellbinding legacy

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'Wonka' waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet's starring role

“Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend

The Independent UK

Best movies of 2023 in the US: No 8 – The Boy and the Heron

Addressing loss and grief, Hayao Miyazaki’s dazzlingly surreal animation has the tender, solemn air of an artist reflecting on his own spellbinding legacy

The Guardian - UK

5 animated movies to watch on Netflix that could change your life

There are some that think animated movies are just for kids... they are wrong – here are three that adults will enjoy as much

The 25 best movies of 2023

The Total Film team choose the best films of 2023, from reinvigorated rom-coms to a historical epic like no other

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Subtitles on: how foreign-language movies entered the mainstream

Two Japanese hits and an impressive showing for international films at the Golden Globes continues an encouraging trend

The Guardian - US

The 10 Biggest Surprises and Snubs from the Golden Globe Nominations

After a major organizational shake-up, the Globes showed this year would be business as usual.

Marie Claire

Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘final’ film The Boy and the Heron hits No 1 at North American box office

The Japanese director’s animation beats The Hunger Games prequel and Godzilla Minus One on its opening weekend in the US and Canada

The Guardian - UK

Japanese Imports Rule The Weekend Box Office As The Boy And The Heron And Godzilla Minus One Land In The Top 3

With major US studios punting this weekend, Japanese imports were the biggest things at the box office this weekend along with the Hunger Games prequel.

Cinemablend

Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki’s is No. 1 at the North American box office for the first time in his decades-spanning career

The Independent UK

Miyazaki's 'The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

Japanese anime master Hayao Miyazaki’s is No. 1 at the North American box office for the first time in his decades-spanning career

The Independent UK

‘I’m really serious this time!’: have Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli made their final masterpiece?

The veteran animation genius has said he’s retiring – but as he’s changed his mind before, should anyone take his word for it? We travel to Ghibli HQ in Tokyo to find out what’s going on

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Critics Have Seen The Boy And The Heron, And They’re All Saying The Same Thing About Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki’s Latest Film

Critics have shared their opinions on The Boy and the Heron, the latest anime offering from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.

Inverse

19 Years Later, 'The Boy and the Heron' Rejects the Most Annoying Miyazaki Stereotype

'The Boy and the Heron' is Miyazaki's greatest, and surprisingly hopeful, apocalypse.

WhatToWatch

How to watch The Boy and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki fans, you can watch The Boy and the Heron, the legendary animator's latest movie, right now. Here's where and how.

Reason

Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Is a Dream-Like Swan Song for a Great Animated Filmmaker

A magical, mysterious deeply personal movie about creation and legacy. And also, murder parrots.

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Inverse

'The Boy and the Heron's Best Scene Moves the Entire Industry Forward

The animators of 'The Boy and the Heron' break down the stunning opening scene, and what it means to the rest of the movie.

The Guardian - UK

No country for old men? Why Miyazaki, Loach and Scott can’t stop making movies

Together with Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese and Clint Eastwood, long celebrated film directors are proving that entering their ninth decade and beyond is no barrier to ambition

Inverse

'The Boy in the Heron' Reveals Miyazaki's Most Pervasive Idea

Fantasy and reality have always collided in Miyazaki movies, but 'The Boy and the Heron' makes the choice between them explicit.

Inverse

10 Years Ago, Hayao Miyazaki's Most Underrated Movie Kickstarted a Hollywood Trend

'The Wind Rises' is the essential companion to Miyazaki's latest masterpiece, 'The Boy and the Heron.' They're both intensely personal reflections of the director.

The Conversation

The Boy and the Heron is an autobiographical reflection by Hayao Miyazaki in the twilight of his life

Much about Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, The Boy and the Heron, remained a mystery until its premiere in Japanese theatres on July 14.

Inverse

'Legend of Zelda' Movie Rejects a Boring Hollywood Trend

The upcoming movie adaptation will take notes from a cinema legend and buck a concerning trend.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The Boy and the Heron,’ the great Miyazaki’s latest attempt at a swan song, uplifts and inspires

Troubled boy enters a dimension teeming with bizarre creatures in animator’s elegant and beautiful adventure.

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