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Hayao Miyazaki’s unique outlook towards filmmaking has helped him become a 2-time Oscar winner. From the hand-drawn frames to the personal touches every single film of his gets, there is a step-by-step process of understanding and appreciating Studio Ghibli films. Once they make a place in the fans’ hearts, there is no room for their departure.
The depiction of people in his movies is extraordinary with how they all seem so realistic and individualistic. They all have a sense of belonging and even their moral standings are depicted in such a way that regardless of their species, they all seem human and flawed. Such is the magic of a Ghibli movie, having everyone simply sit back, relax, and enjoy tales that are crafted with care.
Hayao Miyazaki’s Opinion on American Movies
During an interview withKotaku,Hayao Miyazakitalked about American filmmaking and how different it is from his own style and craft. Despite how much he adores certain films of the Hollywood industry, the animator cannot help but ridicule just how unnecessary much of the movies really are.
Americans shoot things and they blow up and the like, so as you’d expect, they make movies like that.
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Many films that get so loved by audiences worldwide that come from Hollywood hold this sense of action that provides no breaks in the process. If a gun is picked up, the magazines would be changed again and again until the shooter can no longer point. Such is the pattern for almost every movie, whether it be from the superhero genre or not.
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One of the biggest examples he cited for such a movie was theLord of the Ringsfranchise. J. R. R. Tolkien’s series is heavily loved. It is not only a piece of literature but also a movie franchise that holds one of the strongest and most dedicated fanbase.
The Lord of the Rings is Not that Legendary
Hayao Miyazaki talked about the depiction of antagonists in such stories, especially with theLord of the Rings.As a series that is so renowned, loved, and respected, it isn’t devoid of flaws either. TheSpirited Awayfilmmaker took it upon himself to explain exactly that.
If someone is the enemy, it’s okay to kill endless numbers of them. Lord of the Rings is like that. If it’s the enemy, there’s killing without separation between civilians and soldiers. That falls within collateral damage. How many people are being killed in attacks in Afghanistan? The Lord of the Rings is a movie that has no problem doing that.
He talked about all the mindless killing that takes place in the films and books. Even in war, there is a line that gets drawn between those who are civilians and those who can pick up a sword. The endless river of blood that flows in these movies is plagued with innocent people whose futures were robbed for no apparent reason.
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Such people remain as collateral damage, never getting their justice either. For a limited outlook of cinema, nothing more would be able to come out of imagination. If such is the thought that becomes a driving force, mercy becomes a fool’s paradise.
Lord of the Ringsis available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Adya Godboley
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
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