Omoide no Marnie

Here again, Ghibli has confiscated another piece of my heart with their artistic piece. Omoide no Marnie is neither a complex mind blowing story nor a brand new concept, yet it’s something that touch everyone heart and fill them with warmth, love and nostalgic feelings. Aside from its simplicity and humble presentation, Omoide no Marnie proved itself as an everlasting shining star. When I wrote this review I questioned myself, what made me feel so emotional? To my surprise, I hardly find an answer. It seems like the movie itself is a flowing emotion in a concrete form that I subconsciously immersed in it. Such a piece of art which beautifully convey abstract concepts is indeed what we called masterpiece. The main characters are surely the strong point of this movie. Ghibli carefully crafted them with seemingly slow pace, yet perfectly appropriate to build up the foundation. Then Ghibli put events on an already solid foundation and execute it, almost flawlessly. Here, you feel no longer like an observer, but the characters themselves. You love them, you feel empathy, and you’re part of them, just like a family. And just like any Ghibli’s movies, the sceneries and soundtracks mixed well and flow dynamically to enhance the overall experience. I could vividly perceive the relaxing environment, far from the busy days I always on; each soundtrack is also placed just at the right moment to amplify the emotion. These qualities always put me in awe every time I watched any Ghbli’s movies. I tip my hat for Ghibli and desperately hope there will be another great movie from them. Score : 10/10

Ok first off let me start by saying that im not very good at writing reviews, ive only done it a few times. Ok to get started at the beggining i found it hard to watch it started really slow but was something i had saw that caught my eye to watch. Omoide no Marnie is an anime about a girl that isnt enjoying her life anymore and ultimately hates herself. Shes a foster child and she thinks her parents only take care of her for the money they recieve. She has asthma and sometimes blacks out the doctor reccomends her mother to send her to live with family to help her with her breathing and to cheer her up. this is where it starts, this movie will show you the loving of family and the beauty of everything around you also the mysterious parts. The art in this movie is very well done for how the movie is set and the story and just the all around feel you got, i even got chills while watching at certain points which is always good in my opinion. If you havent given this a watch get ready for a heartfelt movie that will definetly hit you in the feels, i recommend this to anyone who wants to have a chilling yet hearfelt look on life feel. Sincerely, Self Supporting

It’s sort of weird to think that when all is said and done, When Marnie Was There will likely be the last film that Studio Ghibli ever makes. For decades, this animation house has been home to the absolute pinnacle of what Japanese animation is capable of, churning out timeless classic after timeless classic from the greatest anime directors on the face of the planet, with more polish, precision, effort and imagination in every single frame than most anime are able to achieve over thirteen full episodes. They’ve broken records, they’ve broken boundaries, they’ve come the closest of any anime property to achieving true mainstream success in the Western cultural consciousness, and they’ve elevated our perceptions of what this medium is capable of too many times to count. And now, their work is at its end. How can anyone possibly hope to fill that void? How can anyone ever measure up to such an impossible legacy, now that Isao Takahata has passed on and Hayao Miyazaki has officially lain his pencil down for good? It’s the end of an era that can never be recaptured, and When Marnie Was There is the final punctuation mark on the last sentence of this storied company’s epilogue. Would you want to take on that responsibility? Because I would rather stab my eyes out with red hot pokers than take on the insurmountable challenge of dictating Studio Ghibli’s goodbye. When Marnie Was There, for what it’s worth, feels very much designed to be a low-key farewell. After the epic, career defining opuses that were The Wind Rises and The Tale of Princess Kaguya, this movie sees fit to close things out on a contented exhale rather than yet another blistering culmination. The story follows Anna, a depressed, asthmatic girl who feels disconnected from the flow of human connection, wrapped in a million layers of introvertion and self-loathing. To help with her condition, her mother sends her out to live with her aunt and uncle in the boonies over the summer, hoping that fresh air and a change of pace will do her well. At first, the warm countryside does little to alleviate Anna’s glum mood. But then, she discovers a beautiful, abandoned mansion in the marsh, weathered from age yet still achingly entrancing. And as if in a dream, someone comes to her out of that mansion: Marnie, a foreign girl from a rich family who calls the mansion her home. Anna finds herself drawn to Marnie’s presence, and the two form a close, very intimate friendship that flits between the line of fantasy and reality. Before long, their friendship begins to develop in powerful ways, as the inner pains the girls are both enduring begin to bubble to the surface, forcing them to confront what holds them back from happiness. You can probably predict the majority of how this movie plays out from that plot description, and that’s alright. When Marnie Was There doesn’t have its sights set on being revolutionary or mind-boggling like many of Ghibli’s previous works. What it wants to achieve, more than anything, is a sense of comfort and closure. It’s a low-key. understated mood piece, dappled in warm sunlight and the fumbling, uncertain emotions of its central pair, with Anna’s slow climb out of her inner despair forming the film’s backbone. And in its best moments, it carries a kind of quiet grace that rushes through you like a flood of summer memories. There’s a real sense of beauty and wonder to its grounded, naturalistic depiction of the Japanese countryside, trading in high fantasy for warm familiarity. Contrasted with Anna’s quiet melancholy, it makes for a portrait of a world awash in love and compassion, slowly working its way into this one girl’s cold, silent heart. And once her friendship with Marnie starts taking off, the bond they share carries the plot on its achingly tender shoulders with aplomb. The time they spend together is as meaningful to us as it is to them, and watching how their friendship changes and evolves over time never slips below engaging, even if you can see the big plot reveals coming a mile away, as I did. It’s a real shame, then, that When Marnie Was There ends up on the weaker end of Ghibli’s long and storied oeuvre. It’s far from bad, to be clear, but when stacked up against the sheer talent and imagination that propelled this studio to glory, it feels decidedly like a runner-up. Ghibli’s tackled this kind of warm naturalism before with the likes of Whisper of the Heart and Kiki’s Delivery Service, and When Marnie Was There just doesn’t have that same level of polish and precision. The backgrounds are pretty and intricate, but simplistic. The cinematography and overall aesthetic feels frustratingly basic at times, competent and well put together but lacking in imagination and personal flair. Most distressingly, the character animation isn’t as detailed and specific as it usually is. My experience with Studio Ghibli characters, even as far back as Naussicaa, was of subtly shifting facial expressions, soft and intricate movement, a full spectrum of motion and emotion that brought every single incidental background character to life in stunning fashion. But the characters in Where Marnie Was There often times feel like they’re just standing in place, not so much inhabiting the space as fully realized people as being placed there by the hand of the author to hit their marks and say their lines before exiting stage left. They can still emote like hell in the movie’s more emotional moments, especially as things start taking heavy turns in the third act, but they don’t have the level of consistency I’ve come to expect from Ghibli. Perhaps that’s all unfair nitpicking, but I can’t help it. Watching through the entirety of Studio Ghibli’s oeuvre chronologically has truly made me appreciate how much raw talent and effort was poured into making these movies not just great, but genuinely riveting. I never got the sense that any corners were being cut, even in the films I didn’t care for as much, and that sense of completeness is the reason this studio has become so rightfully revered across the globe. They always put in the effort to go the extra mile, to make their movies feel not just like movies, but genuine artistic statements that were worth your respect and admiration. When Marnie Was There is, by contrast, a movie. Not a bad movie, certainly an engaging one, but a less product than what this studio has proven itself capable of. It’s a good movie that I was always wishing was better, that I always wanted to see just a little more effort from. It doesn’t help that the plot itself seems like it might be going in a far braver, much more radical direction than I initially predicted, before cutting that avenue of thought short and settling back into far more conventional territory. That feeling is indicative of my thoughts on the movie as a whole; as much as I enjoyed it, I never could shake the feeling it was missing opportunities to be even better. Still, whatever frustrations I might have about this film just being okay as opposed to great shouldn’t could as too much of a mark against it. When Marnie Was There is kind of slight, kind of basic, and kind of underwhelming, but it’s also warm, and kind, and emotionally potent, and soaked in a comforting sheen that’s impossible to hate. Perhaps this is a lesser film among titans, but considering what Studio Ghibli’s already been able to achieve, there’s nothing wrong with the tale of Anna and Marnie being the simple, straightforward story to bid it farewell with. Plus, it did manage to make me cry by the end, so I guess it was doing something right.

Another Studio Ghibli Movie: Omoide no Marnie or When Marnie was there. Enjoyment: An absolute delight to watch. I'm so glad I took the time to sit down and enjoy the story. With very interesting characters and figuring out the connections is very fun while watching the film. Story: The story is just beautiful on so many levels that its hard to put in words. Without spoiling anything the only thing that I can say is that it's one story to sit down and go through. While trying to figure out the connection between the two main protagonist. Art: The art style is very Studio Ghibli-esk, it's very old fashioned classic movie art-style that seems to work with most of their movies. (well the ones I've seen.) The art-style it self gives a very relaxing and comfort feel to it, if you enjoy kind of an older style of animation and art in general. Music: The music definitely played a part in this movie. Like most movies with heavier scenes, the music just seems to add on to the emotion and goes right along with the movie. Having seen the movie a couple days ago, it is unfortunately not very remember-able. Character: The protagonist is very unique, in a way that over the course of the movie. The protagonist sheds its skin and shows true character development. Revealing more personality and emotion in general. Other characters here and there reveal more about them selves, but the protagonist is the one who mainly shows development through the movie. Side characters are side characters they have some role but not too much.

Omolde no Marnie (When Marnie was There) is a beautiful story! The art was bright and fun. After hearing the sound track i immediately downloaded it, i listen to it all the time. Characters were unique and overall this movie was very good. I do say though, that for most of the movie, it was hard to follow, you come up with conclusion of whats happening but then the next scene changes your theory. near the end everything started to make sense and that is my only flaw for this movie. You might have other ideas but this is what i am saying. This doesn't mean its not that good. I watched it with my Family and we loved it. i heard about this movie when someone told me it was an Animated feature film nominee, i had to check it out. This is a very brief review over how i felt about this show. Overall i think it is amazing in many ways, its great for family and all i have to say is, watch it!

As a fan of Studio Ghibli, I will be sad to see them go, but given all their recent infrastructure issues, it’s probably for the best that they bow out gracefully now before they risk ruining their reputation with a giant string of mediocrity the likes of which caused Gonzo and more recently Manglobe to hang it in for good. I mean my opinion of The Wind Rises has improved a bit since the last time I saw it and Princess Kaguya was alright, but I think we’re past the point when we can expect another Spirited Away or Grave of the Fireflies from our two big boys, and you can bet that Miyazaki’s son ain’t going to be delivering on that. So let’s take a look at what seems to be their final film by that other upcoming director of theirs. The one that made The Secret World of Arrietty – a film that was big on visuals and atmosphere but light on actual plot, so of course I’d enjoy it as an animation fan whilst being disappointed it couldn’t measure up to Ghibli’s usual standards. Still, he deserved a second chance and I’m glad he got one, because When Marnie Was There is actually quite good. So the plot of Marnie goes back to Ghibli’s stable of stories centered on little girls going through angst caused by growing pains and having to deal with said angst through magical realism, and said plot this time is focused on Anna Sasaki, a pre-teen who periodically suffers from asthma attacks and feels distant from her foster parents because she thinks they’re only taking care of her because they were paid to do so. After one of her attacks causes her to physically collapse, she is sent to live with her parents’ relatives for the summer in order to experience even more angst due to being in an unfamiliar environment, as well as receive a solution to her problems through use of a little whimsy that toes the line between being both stomach-churningly saccharine and surprisingly mature. Said whimsy this time around takes the form of a young blonde girl named Marnie, a mysterious mansion dweller who may or may not be real as her mansion transforms from rundown to prosperous depending on what mood the movie wants Anna to feel next. As you’d expect from a Ghibli film, the two befriend each other and have all sorts of cute scenes whilst Anna tries to overcome her anxiety issues and figure who the hell Marnie actually is. Being the Ghibli-tard/animation lover that I am, I was pretty much drawn into Marnie through the visuals alone, and everything else were the ingredients to bring said visuals to life. They’re known for their environmental agendas and anti-war messages, but one thing I really like about the studio is how good they are at writing female characters. Even near-perfect pacifists like Nausicaa are great because they know that actually attaining that status is hard work, and the two main females in this film continue the Ghibli tradition of being the right blend of charming and flawed. Anna’s situation might seem silly to some people – especially if you live in the ghetto or a third-world country – but children get iffy about their adoptive parents all the time, especially if they don’t think they love ’em. And her personality works as a great contrast to Marnie herself, a mature being who you can’t quite tell is real or not, but nevertheless suffers with problems of her own regarding her wealthy heritage. It’s moe girl drama when you get down to it, but it’s serious enough without being maudlin or sinking into the diabetes-inducing stuff that Mai Mai Miracle consisted of. The best thing about Ghibli when they focus on this sort of drama is that they really capture what it means to be young on a broad scale without being complicated about it. There are no revenge schemes or convoluted family heritages. No shallow dreams or whatever you want to call what Imaishi does regarding his leads. It’s just simple yet meaningful stuff that I never really lived through, yet can actually relate to all the same. You know how Super 8 captured the nostalgia of what it means to be an 80s kid growing up with Spielberg films? I get the same thing from stuff like Whisper of the Heart and Spirited Away, and I also get the same from Marnie. Now I don’t want people getting the wrong idea that I love When Marnie Was There because I don’t. The story doesn’t do anything truly unusual with its premise that you haven’t seen before, and whilst I don’t really care too much about how the final revelation was delivered, it didn’t really tell me anything besides “okay, so that’s what’s been going on”. Capturing what it means to be young is one thing, but doing something with it is another thing entirely, and Marnie never really quite gets there. Without giving too much away about the plot, Anna meets other people who are interested in Marnie as well and through unravelling the truth about her, she learns to accept her own situation. It’s kind of like a more down-to-earth and not as revelatory realization from Gravity Falls. But I will always love what it represents, and it’s that in a medium that has surprisingly become even more bloated over time with pleasing people solely by putting in shallow elements like robots and moe and the thousand cliches you have to put in your light novel series to get it approved for adaptation to the point that people will praise mediocrity just because the bar is set lower than Selena Gomez’s sex appeal, it’s nice to see that even to this day there are studios out there who realize that you don’t need to try too hard to cater towards a large fanbase. Fuck shipping. Fuck concert scenes (although the film does have a dancing scene). Fuck pretty much everything that was in Rolling Girls. If you just make your anime look great and sound great and have a charming story with charming characters, then I could care less that there aren’t any explosions happening in the background, and so will a lot of people given how well this film sold. I love you Studio Ghibli. And that’s why – for now at least – I must say goodbye to you.

Another overrated project from Studio Ghibli. Their movies have not been up the standards of movies such as My Neighbors the Yamadas or The Cat Returns since 2012 with The Secret World of Arrietty. While The Cat Returns wasn't that great, The Secret World of Arrietty was so sentimental, it's painful. With the exception of Wind Rises, the movies were overrated with simplistic Tale of Princess Kaguya (at the beginning, of course). I was pretty skeptical about this one. While it started off with a great beginning, it got boring and annoying when Sayaka showed up. She is a forgettable character who was kind of mean, yet so nice, she's clichéd. Anna bothered me for some reason, it was because of her boyish clothes but it was also something else, I don't know. Maybe she's just a stereotypical pre-teen. Marnie was the standout character of all the characters, she was perky, friendly, and mysterious. Anna befriends Sayaka which drops the ball because a lot of movies have characters befriending the clichéd nice girl. The art and animation were still amazing as usual, but I am very disappointed in Studio Ghibli for ending up like Pixar. The movie of course got cloying as it went on whether it's between Anna or Sayaka or Anna and Marnie. It also ended in a sentimental way. Maybe if they brought Hayou Miyazaki back to directing, he would save the studio and bring it back its glory. Also, I thought Sayaka's voice acting was a pretty bad job. The themes just didn't click with me, it was boring and sometimes not empathetic. Studio Ghibli tried too hard by throwing in creepy parts and an emotional ending to be like their other movies. The creepy parts did not blend well and ruined the pacing of the film.

"In this world, there is an invisible magic circle. There's an inside and an outside. These people are on the inside. And i'm outside." Im writing this review after just seeing the movie tonight. As soon as this movie started i was connected to it, actually even before that. I had heard the ending song from someone sharing it on one of those forum games and ever since then i'd been dying to see this movie! it hit something personal in me and when that happens that's when i give something a 10, i just want a story that will make me feel. And sadly its become harder and harder for me to find those now that i'm more aware of myself, but anyway to the point- my review!: When marnie was there has become one of my favorite ghibli movies, i will always have a special place for spirited away (first one i saw as a child with my sister) and whisper of the heart (another personal favorite) and i'm glad there was one more i could love this much. Not because it had the best soundtrack or script or anything like that really, (though i felt the music was very beautiful and fit the setting well, more on that in a minute) Anna was a character that when i was her age and even now i really connected with and understood, and i gotta say its one of those things i wouldve loved to watch when i was younger just to see another person like me, but im glad to see it now i feel this is a movie would mean a lot to other kids like that or kids more directly relating to the situations in the movie, and i've always loved ghibli for making stories that can move anyone without being overly complicated, and dont treat a childrens demographic as simplistic and dumbed down. Now about that music comment lol funny story.... i actually watched the movie Twice tonight not specifically because i loved it so much but instead,,,, i apparently had been watching a faulty audio dub, where everything was great quality except the majority of the dialogue was muted or only seem to be clear in specific moments (when anna was thinking etc) i thought this was a directing choice (i know i was stupid now) so i spent the whole time immersed in the soundtrack and background effects and watching the characters expressions and honestly the whole thing fit surprisingly nice, i even cried at the end because even after realizing my embarrassing mistake the watch second time around had the same effect, i somehow was able to understand the story really well so it wasnt too drastic a difference haha!! I liked that i had an excuse to see it again because i love to go over a story once i know its outcome to see all the foreshadowing and such. i still feel dumb though, but it gave me a new appreciation for the sound department and the animators, it was so lulling and expressive enough that even without all the dialogue i had a good understanding of everything, so really hats off to the whole staff of this movie because i loved every bit of it! But im never gonna get over myself for sitting through a whole movie unaware that it wasnt intentional Its not super crazy animation, but it fit the movie greatly. the whole atmosphere was great, in a couple scenes i was genuinely tense! great job at setting the tone with the sound and effects. Some people might be bored with it since its more a mellow story and not so fantastical and charming compared to other ghibli hits, but for what it is i think it couldn't be better, and watching anna come to terms with things made me happy to see. Its not an exciting plot full of twists and turns, but its a personal one so if you like those kinds of things i recommend to give it a shot!

"I am a Studio Ghibli movie." I must say that I've found this movie somewhat boring. Art is what you expect from any Ghibli movies and story is just OK. Sound, it's barely memorable and characters are again, barely memorable except that fisherman guy and Marnie. But why? --Story-- NO SPOILERS AHEAD. Our main character goes to her step mum's sister's house (Is that even true I can barely remember who that lady was?) and starts seeing a ghost. This is the story of that ghost and the character. Who is that ghost? When I was watching this with my mum we had our own theories which was not correct and that is the only reason why this story isn't just meh. I liked the fact that it was somewhat surprising. I feel like they could've done better with the story and just decided to do a movie that will be out there and not recognized. It is definitely, DEFINITELY, emotional in the last quarter of the movie because of Marnie but just being emotional isn't enough to make a story great. I was a bit disappointed. --Art-- Art is generic Ghibli style, same character design that we saw bunch of times which is not bad at all. Great surroundings, stunning views. It is not outstanding but it is very good. I feel like after seeing the same style over and over again it kinda gets boring but that doesn't make it bad. IT'S STUDIO GHIBLI, ART IS ALWAYS GOOD. --Characters-- Ok, if you ask me the most memorable characters were that fisherman who has like 3 minutes of screen time, Marnie and the little kid that moves into the mansion. As you can tell, I am not good with names. Main character is a bit annoying, she definitely has some understandable issues but she is not memorable at all. Only reason why she would be memorable is the Marnie's effect. Marnie is a great character in my opinion, well thought has a great story and she is just charming. She really saves the movie. Other characters are also quite good my only problem was with the main girl, I really didn't think much of her and she came across as a not well thought character for some reason and it's sad because she is the main character. The movie only got better when they introduced Marnie to us in my opinion. --Final Thoughts-- If you have free time and you love Ghibli movies watch it. You will enjoy it, but it is neither great nor a masterpiece. It can get a bit boring at times but the ending is amazing. My favorite parts were in the last 30-40 minutes. I think this movie is a solid 8 because of my respect to the art and the emotional ending, I feel like ending kinda saves the movie and my emotions are overruling against my logic. I rate this movie a borderline 8 and think that this amazing studio can do way better. Hopefully their next movie will be better.

I've always wanted to see this movie and I'm really glad that I finally got to watch this today. Another masterpiece from the amazing Studio Ghibli. I found the story very heartwarming. It was very nice. It didn't have that heaviness, if you know what I mean. The pacing of the story was just right, at least for me. Although, there were some parts where it was kind of confusing. Well, I understand since it would be explained later in the story. I loved how the story unfolded little by little and the foreshadowing done. The plot twist was delivered well and didn't felt so sudden. The story's conclusion was excellent. The only problem I had while watching the movie was Anna (one of the protagonists) and how her relationship with Marnie (the other protagonist) started. I really had a hard time sympathizing with her during the beginning of the movie. She was feeling bad for herself and stuff. She was basically being difficult. I didn't really like her initial characterization. I didn't get her. I don't understand how someone who rejects people who were actually being kind to her suddenly develops a somehow deep bond to someone she just met? I don't know... I felt like it was rushed? Seriously tho, Anna and Marnie telling each other 'I love you the most' made me go 'Uhhhhh... Okay?'. It just came out of nowhere... something like that. Another thing was the frequent Anna waking up somewhere else scenes. I felt like they could've done a better job on that. It didn't really make sense to me how she ends up waking up in random places. But whatever, the entire film was still magnificent despite those things I pointed out. I'm glad I eventually liked Anna. Moving on, the art on this film is utterly beautiful. It made me feel good. It made me wanna go on a vacation. I don't know, I just felt nice. Made me feel so relaxed. The art style was seemed so simple but I know it's not. Yeah, it was that good. There sounds used were on point. It made the film more beautiful. Made me enjoy the film more. Overall, it was amazing. Studio Ghibli really did well on this one <3

When Marnie Is There is focused on a 12-year old girl named Anna living with foster parents since the deaths of her parents and grandmothe. She spends the summer by the countryside where she becomes fascinated with a run-down mansion that she finds appears like new at night and comes to befriend the spirit of a young girl her age named Marnie. As Anna gets to know more about Marnie, she comes to realize the possibility that her new friend could have more close ties to her than she thought. When Marnie Was There is a coming-of-age drama that focuses on the issues affecting Anna thanks to her upbringing. Many factors lead her to be her present angry and introverted self with the loss of her biological family members, suspicion that her foster family may not care for her and having physical features different from others with her blue-colored eyes. Feeling like an outcast and unwanted by other are things that many people could relate with for Anna's character as they experienced similar emotions growing up due to various factors. In addition, the movie is very effective at conveying subtle nuances to show the issues affecting Anna and other characters, such as Anna guarding her sketchbook and withdrawing from those her age who attempt to connect with her. The relationship that Anna establishes with Marnie serves as the major focus of the movie as it not only impacts Anna's character development, but also offers some more fleshing out of her character. The new friendship brings positive growth to Anna as she becomes more outgoing, happy and open to others. In addition, the movie fleshes out Marnie's character as well where we see that she shares a similar traumatic past as Anna with feeling neglected by her family and the movie places hints throughout its run eluding to the possibility that the two friends may have more of a connection than they would expect. When all is revealed about the ties Marnie and Anna have with one another, the events make sense if you pick up on the subtle hints dropped throughout the film and take notice of the growth of Anna's character throughout the film. As to be expected from Ghibli, this is a visually impressive film with gorgeous scenic shots, fluid animation and characters sporting the typical Ghibli style. The only issue that comes out of the visuals are some glaring implementations of CG animation with vehicle renderings that are noticeable in a few camera shots. Overall, When Marnie Was There is a worthwhile coming-of-age drama that explores Anna's inner problems and how her friendship with Marnie leads her to change for the better from the experience. If this is indeed the final Ghibli film ever made, it is a fitting swan song for the studio's legacy.

That love, moral, care, and happiness is the beautiful of Studio Ghibli, and the masterpiece of Hayao Miyazaki. Omoide no Marine a.k.a When Marine was there is successful acclaimed animated movie was the last of Hayao Miyazaki movie before he retired as a film director and a key animator. Man this is one of my favorite Studio Ghibli movies, and also my favorite films of all time. I cried in man tears drawling down my check of emotion. I really want to talk about this film without No spoilers so here I go. Plot-10/10 (The most fascinate story I've seen In any Ghibli film) The Story is a female protagonist name Anna, a young girl living in east town called: Sapporo, she a fantastic sketchbook artist, and then after having trouble with her classmates. Due to asthma attacks, so the scene when a doctor suggests that Anna move somewhere more relaxing. On the countryside with her herself drawn to a seemingly abandoned house across the water, which can only be walked to during low tide. It is there that she meets Marnie. Well tell tail about to find what about Anna trouble with her memories Introduction: 10/10 Exposition: 10/10 Conflict: 10/10 Pacing: 10/10 Conclusion: 10/10 Art-10/10 (OMG! I love everything about this animation from the start. It is Glories) Atmospheres of the background concept art is stunning, beautiful, and incredible when their hair movement of the character's walk cycle) Animation: 10/10 Setting: 10/10 Sound-10/10 (Phenomenal music, great voice acting performance, outstanding sound) The music is really relaxing, and very impressive. Sound of Nature. Music: 10/10 Voices: 10/10 Characters-10/10 (I hate to say this but, Marine and Anna are the best characters of the entire studio ghibli film) Marine is so lovable, cheerful, and a sympathy's female protagonist. Anna she kind of relatable (my opinion) She a amazing sketchbook artist, but she suffer from asthma attack a concision from autism of stress, it like a disease for emotions (a condition). They both amazing characters with a loving relationship conflict personality (No Yuri/lesbian). Major Characters: 10/10 Minor Characters: 10/10 Development: 10/10 Enjoyment-10/10 (I really Love this! It Fantastic!) I really want the DVD/Blu-ray combo of this film. With behind the scene and great special features, but that not the point. My point is I really do care a lot about this movie prize of fame. Thank you Miyazaki and studio ghibli. Overall-10/10 (It for your, your family & friends, and your everyone!) This is Studio Ghibli last movie, which was shockingly surprise because without there movie making masterpiece of hand drawn animation, oh well we all learn & love for there work of nature, love, and our relaxing comfort zone. This film is Marvelous, it a family film for all ages. Moral about this film; always, let you know, your not alone, your not a joke/freak, you have family's that raise, feed, and hope for you to grew up as an strong independent human being. A true friends that you got always be on your side to stand up for you or them, with no judgement, all ways be individuality. Must watch films folks.

"When Marnie was there" is truly a beautiful film, as expected from the renowned Studio Ghibli. It doesn't overstep its boundaries and tries to tell a very simple story using extremely detailed characters and art, subtle classical music, and cinematography. It's a good family film, which I can recommend to anyone who has a human heart, from the ages 3 to 99. The most obvious feature of this film is the beautiful art. This point doesn't need to be expanded upon. Any description will fail to convey the charm of the beauty of every scene of the movie. All of the backgrounds are detailed and full of life. This gives the film a very real feel. What plays a much more important role in the realism are the characters. Those featured in this film are few but well thought out. The main character acts in a lot of ways like a real person. The creators have included very subtle gestures using the eyes, face and hands to truly bring Anna to life. Her behaviour is very realistic for a child of her age. I personally could put myself in her shoes. Awkward moments felt truly awkward, and I instantly remembered the moments when I acted the same way as Anna. The character of Marnie was purposefully left a little bit mysterious and unreal, to reflect the fact that she was in fact a memory. The atmosphere changes significantly whenever she's on screen. This was achieved using music, clever cinematographic play, and art. All of those had been well thought out to create a mysterious dreamy feeling of uncertainty as to who Marnie truly is. The memories of her slowly come together to form a coherent whole, and we truly understand this person. The supporting cast is more or less left intentionally blank. However lacking in detail they might be, the entire cast is composed of characters one might find within one's own acquaintances and family. They all seem very real, and this is achieved using a minimum of dialogue and gestures. The random children from preschool act and sound exactly how one would expect them to, as do the teenagers, parents, and random people from the village. Most of the cast is female. This is perhaps an overlooked, but important fact that should be pointed out. The music and sound effects don't stand out too much, but that is for the better. Nowhere in the film does the music or the art overwhelm what's most important: what are the characters saying, doing, and feeling. The sound and graphic design is so detailed and subtle, that it allows to immerse yourself in the world of this story. All in all, the film feels extremely real and subtle. It's not trying to overwhelm you with emotions and flashing CGI. It charms the viewer by showing a world which feels more real than our own.

When Marnie was there follows a young girl Anna living in Sapporo a orphan girl who was adopted by a sweet family. Due to her asthma attacks and her being different she didn't have much luck making friends with her classmates she didn't even want to. After a bad asthma attack the doctor suggests she move somewhere more relaxing so she moves in with her aunt and uncle for the summer in the countryside. Separated from her mother she would often spend her time walking around the area and sketching things. She finds a seemingly abandoned house across the water which can only be walked to during low tide, it is actually there she meets Marnie and her life changes. Even though Marnie is her own age and the first kid her age she has ever gotten a long with there was something very weird and mysterious about her and to make things more weird Marnie wanted there friendship to be a secret. Anna has weird memory throughout this due to meeting Marnie sometimes she can remember her or her normal life what does this have to do with Anna and Marnie meeting and who really is Marnie that's the true question so check it out to find out! Honestly an incredible movie couldn't believe it was just sucked in from the first minute I started watching. Just a masterpiece like a lot of Studio Ghibli films.

Not Miyazaki's best work but a heartwarming story nontheless. Anna is a foster child with asthma. Feeling unhappy and unloved in Sapporo, Anna's foster mother sends her to live with some relatives in the seaside town of Kikkakibetsu -- hopefully to improve her respiratory health. As Anna explores the areas around town, she stumbles upon an old 1920s-esque manor sitting across a salt marsh. There, she meets a mysterious blonde girl about the same age as her. Throughout the movie, Anna and Marnie have been frequenting each other in secret, often sharing stories and tidbits of information about themselves. Be forewarned that a lot of the negative reviews about this movie are based on people's dissatisfaction with the ending, and how the ending didn't fit their preconceived LGBTQ fanfiction. This movie is based on a classic 1967 children's novel. But for for some weird reason, people keep insisting that Marnie and Anna are both gay, and that they're friendship was "lesbian-coded" -- despite the very big fact that Marnie is... well, yknow. No matter how you interpret it, the story will always be about Anna's journey of self-healing and overcoming generational trauma. There is no "queer-baiting" here, and the writers certainly did not invent the ending last minute because they said "no homo." Again, based on a novel and an already established childrens story. Listen, just because a child says "your my little secret" and "I love you" doesn't mean they automatically wanna kiss and wave pride flags. Can't two girls have a platonic relatinship without being shipped constantly? Honestly, the Ghibli community can be creepy sometimes. This movie is nothing more than a story about FAMILY, identity, and generational trauma, not for the weird reasons people think it is. I highly advise you to stay away from Reddit before you watch this film.

I guess I'm a real sucker for movies that I relate to quite a bit, cuz Omoide no Marnie is perfect. This is hands down my favorite Studio Ghibli, or just my favorite anime film in general, of all time. It's peaceful, the art is beautiful, and it just holds a special place in my heart. Something about it is just... melancholic. It reminds me of a time when I had a friend I really cherished... She vanished and I never saw her again. This movie reminds me of that fondness and love and magic of finding that one person that makes you blossom. I could watch this film and sob for hours afterwards. It's wonderful and heartbreaking and definitely worth the watch. 10/10 <3

This review contains *SPOILERS*. Watched in Sub/Dub: Sub Story: 8/10 Struggling with self esteem and asthma, 12-year-old Anna Sasaki is sent to stay at her Aunt’s house over the summer in a rural town. On the outskirts of town, across a marsh, she discovers a seemingly abandoned mansion that she feels drawn to. One night, Anna finds an unfamiliar boat waiting for her. She rows across the marsh towards the mansion to come across Marnie, a girl her age. The two quickly fall into a close friendship and share stories with each other about their struggles. There’s an emphasis on keeping quiet about their friendship and they’re not afraid to say “I love you” or dance in the moonlight together either. However, it’s all too clear to Anna that Marnie isn’t truly there with her. She struggles to keep the connection between Marnie and herself strong. When a new family moves into the mansion, Anna meets Sayaka who tells Anna that she’s found Marnie’s diary. Surprised to find out Marnie was in fact, a real person, Anna searches to seek Marnie’s truth. Ultimately, Marnie turns out to be Anna’s biological grandmother, who Anna was raised by for one or two years. Anna had created the image of Marnie through her childhood doll (who’s pointedly shown throughout the movie) and had enriched her character through the stories her grandmother told her. Anna leaves the town with feelings of confidence and acceptance. Overall, I think When Marnie Was There is pretty excellently written. There’s not really any plot holes and the ending is satisfying as they show all of the characters one last time as Anna leaves at the end of the summer. My biggest issue with the plot is the queerbaiting. There are a lot of romantic overtones to Anna and Marnies relationship, that are then played off as sentimental when it’s revealed that Marnie is her grandmother. I can’t say whether or not the queerbaiting was truly intentional but I legitimately felt like Anna and Marnie had more chemistry than nearly every other Studio Ghibli couple before the big reveal. Art: 8/10 In keeping with the standard Studio Ghibli style. Pretty, but not mind-blowing. Sound/Soundtrack: 8/10 Pleasant music though not particularly striking by any means. Character: 9/10 The characters in When Marnie Was There are well-written. Anna was far more relatable to me than most Ghibli characters. She feels much more “real” than most over dramatic main characters. Marnie is appropriately written as if she's a doll, she seems so perfect and vacant at the same time. The side characters are all sweet and have prominent personalities rather than caricatures. Enjoyment: 8/10 I enjoyed watching most of When Marnie Was There, but I felt cheated after it was revealed that Marnie was her grandmother. Overall: 8/10 Solid plot, good characters, generally attention-keeping and not too long, I believe When Marnie Was There is a quality film from Studio Ghibli. It’s certainly not earth-shattering or a “must see” but it definitely has merit.

Spoilers: There have only been two films that have made me cry, this was one of them. Maybe it was my allergies and the medication I was taking but the ending where Marnie is waving goodbye to Anna is what got to me. I was able to relate to Anna with certain things throughout the film which made me get a bit more invested in her character. Now I will say this film is a bit slow especially at the beginning but, at least imo, it makes up for it. The animation was great as usual and the soundtrack was good as well. The english dub which I watched was good too, the VAs definitely help bring the characters to life. Will definitely be rewatching to see if it was really just my allergies lol.

The name of this movie will always reside in my heart now that I have seen it. Even with a synopsis/summary, this movie had so much to it that even picking out a specific part would feel like I am spoiling it. I am British and the original author, Joan Mary Gale Robinson (née Thomas), (also known as Joan G. Robinson), was a British author and illustrator and published the story back in 1967, this is a very well known book here. Even with that, it felt like opening a present where you knew what you were getting, but it turned out to be a newer and better version of that present you thought you were getting. The art is good but what you would expect. It is very obvious that it is a Studio Ghibli work, except the main difference is that it is a lot cleaner than previous works and has the most realistic feel to all of them. The sound effects and music in this movie were phenomenal. It is clear how much the Studio has developed over the years and it really shone with this work. At the end of the movie, the song "Fine on the Outside" by Priscilla Ahn, an American singer-songwriter, and not only does it fit the entire movie perfectly, but it resonates and makes you smile. Exactly how a good song should, and a perfect way for the movie to finish. Anna Sasaki - A 12-year-old girl who has very bad asthma and is prone not only to asthma attacks but also to blackouts, she moves to the countryside for the summer to get better and discovers more there than she could have ever dreamed of, and develops herself as well. Marnie - A 12-year-old girl who resides within the mysterious "Marsh House", who notices Anna always looking on and becomes infatuated with her.

When Marnie Was There was not something extraordinary. In fact, compared to other Studio Ghibli's movies, it lacks a few drops of fantasy element and perhaps, requires a faster story pace to make it perfect. But, it doesn't need to be. Ghibli has always been able to create this sweet and surprising twist somewhere at the beginning, throwing off everyone into the world of unknowns. Then, the plot advances with the protagonist continuing the discovery, meeting peculiar strangers, beasts, witches or even just on old friend. But, there's always something that differentiate Ghibli and other studios, something known as the 'Ghibli's magical touch'. It's a reminder that Ghiblis adds to us that no matter how the story turns, twists and progresses, it would reach an end. An inevitable ending that takes away the protagonist from their adventure. A slap of realisation that takes the protagonist back to reality as it everything was just a dream. This is the power of Studio Ghibli, by creating a warm atmosphere to lure anyone in and to end the journey with a final bittersweet closure. A departure where everyone yearns for more in the unknown future. A melancholic departure. The protagonist, Anna is a girl who lives inside a frame that she defines herself with. An unpleasant frame of constriction and full of hatred of herself, annoyance she finds on others. This left her emotionless, because she just couldn't bring herself to handle them after what she's been through. There are only her sketches that bring her comforts, a real connection to the world until she met this one girl. And the whole journey of forgiveness, self-discovery and love begins, patching it's way to a surprisingly pleasant ending. Overall, the art of the scenery and the ending theme song has their merit points in making the story much more mesmerising. But it is, the strong personality that Marnie has and the emotional development of Anna that makes the ending feels more attached. In the end, it is certainly a beautiful tale that impacts Anna's life, when Marnie was there. Remarks: As it ends, I couldn't help but thinking about how great it was, and that I'd never get to see another Ghibli adventure again. But whenever I think about Marnie, I'd have a warm smile craved on my face, because this whole ride with Studio Ghibli is truly worth it.