Set in Yokohama in 1963, this lovingly hand-drawn film centers on Umi and Shun and the budding romance that develops as they join forces to save their high school's ramshackle clubhouse from demolition.
(Director by Goro Miyazaki; scripted by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa; and produced by Studio Ghibli.)Noodling around Central Square over the weekend, Mr. Lee and I spotted a movie poster for "From Up On Poppy Hill." A quick search and it was playing at the Kendall Square Cinema close by. We decided to go for it.
I'm glad that the version that was playing at the theatre was the un-dubbed version. That was a relief.
It was a quiet kind of flick. Although, everyone in the audience cringed and got squeamish over the Luke and Leia moment -- we did too. Maybe that's why it didn't get a wider release or more promotion?
I liked it, but Mr. Lee wasn't as happy with it because he was expecting some magic -- a Studio Ghibli trademark. Ahhh...so much to live up to when connected with the Studio Ghibli name.
Anyhow, great for adults...not so much for the kids. But, I'm glad for that :)
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