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D'après le roman The Little Broomstick de Mary Stewart, une fleur étrange donne des pouvoirs magiques à une petite fille.D'après le roman The Little Broomstick de Mary Stewart, une fleur étrange donne des pouvoirs magiques à une petite fille.D'après le roman The Little Broomstick de Mary Stewart, une fleur étrange donne des pouvoirs magiques à une petite fille.
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- Scénario
- Casting principal
- Récompenses
- 8 nominations au total
Hana Sugisaki
- Mary
- (voix)
Ryûnosuke Kamiki
- Peter
- (Japanese version)
- (voix)
Fumiyo Kohinata
- Doctor Dee
- (Japanese version)
- (voix)
Ken'ichi Endô
- Zebedee
- (voix)
Eri Watanabe
- Miss Banks
- (voix)
Ikue Ôtani
- Tib
- (voix)
Ruby Barnhill
- Mary
- (English version)
- (voix)
Kate Winslet
- Madam Mumblechook
- (English version)
- (voix)
Jim Broadbent
- Doctor Dee
- (English version)
- (voix)
Ewen Bremner
- Flanagan
- (English version)
- (voix)
Lynda Baron
- Great-Aunt Charlotte
- (English version)
- (voix)
Louis Ashbourne Serkis
- Peter
- (English version)
- (voix)
Morwenna Banks
- Miss Banks
- (English version)
- (voix)
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It's not bad as far as children's movies go. It's very cute and charming and the world looks very interesting. The story seems a bit flat as they don't go into character motivation, dip too deep into world building or even tell the rules of how their magic works. I enjoyed it but was a little bummed they didn't show more of the school life.
Mary and The Witch's Flower is the debut anime film from Studio Ponoc and directed by former Studio Ghibli animator Hiromasa Yonebayashi (The Secret World of Arrietty, When Marnie Was There). Based on the novel "The Little Broomstick" by Mary Stewart, it is a nice first offering from the relatively new animation studio and features some truly beautiful animation.
On her Great Aunt's estate, young Mary Smith (voiced by Ruby Barnhill) lives a bored existence as she tries to pass the time before her parents join her. One day, while venturing out in the nearby woods, Mary stumbles upon a mysterious blue flower, believed to have been used by witches for their magical powers.
Naturally, the film has taken some strong influences from its Ghibli roots, particularly that of Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service, but also from the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with its overall magical tone and setting. The story does unfortunately play it safe one too many times, especially during the final act, and this does affect the overall enjoyment at times, whether this is how things are in the original novel I am unsure. Needless to say though, the animation is simply gorgeous and is up there with some of Studio Ghibli's best films. The attention-to-detail on every frame is exquisite and the use of colour makes the film great to look at. The performances of the English dub cast is solid, particularly that of newcomer Ruby Barnhill (Disney's The BFG) as the title character. However, as likeable a protagonist Mary is, her character seemed somewhat generic from a storytelling perspective and most of the supporting cast felt underdeveloped and one-dimensional. I have yet to see the original Japanese dub but I plan to do so in the not-too-distant future.
I rate it 7.5/10
On her Great Aunt's estate, young Mary Smith (voiced by Ruby Barnhill) lives a bored existence as she tries to pass the time before her parents join her. One day, while venturing out in the nearby woods, Mary stumbles upon a mysterious blue flower, believed to have been used by witches for their magical powers.
Naturally, the film has taken some strong influences from its Ghibli roots, particularly that of Howl's Moving Castle and Kiki's Delivery Service, but also from the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, with its overall magical tone and setting. The story does unfortunately play it safe one too many times, especially during the final act, and this does affect the overall enjoyment at times, whether this is how things are in the original novel I am unsure. Needless to say though, the animation is simply gorgeous and is up there with some of Studio Ghibli's best films. The attention-to-detail on every frame is exquisite and the use of colour makes the film great to look at. The performances of the English dub cast is solid, particularly that of newcomer Ruby Barnhill (Disney's The BFG) as the title character. However, as likeable a protagonist Mary is, her character seemed somewhat generic from a storytelling perspective and most of the supporting cast felt underdeveloped and one-dimensional. I have yet to see the original Japanese dub but I plan to do so in the not-too-distant future.
I rate it 7.5/10
Studio Ponoc, heir apparent to Studio Ghibli, makes a decent start with Mary & the Witch's Flower.
Animation is lush and gorgeous to look at, and is very reminiscent of the work we're used to from Studio Ghibli - and as anyone who's familiar with Ghibli's work can tell you, that is a pretty high bar to meet. I saw the English dubbed version, and the voice acting was excellent as well - especially Ruby Barnhill as Mary. Background score was quite good too.
Story, however, was a bit disappointing. Not saying that it was bad, it just felt a bit devoid of heart and there were quite a few plot holes which were hard to overlook. Character motivations were hard to explain, and the wizarding world Mary stumbles into feels empty, though it is supposed to be a thriving world. Then again, I complain because I was expecting something of Ghibli standards.
It was a fun movie to experience, and I'm glad Studio Ponoc exists - not only because I expect bigger and better things from them in the future, but also because something as beautiful as the tradition of Ghibli animated movies needs be kept alive.
7/10
Animation is lush and gorgeous to look at, and is very reminiscent of the work we're used to from Studio Ghibli - and as anyone who's familiar with Ghibli's work can tell you, that is a pretty high bar to meet. I saw the English dubbed version, and the voice acting was excellent as well - especially Ruby Barnhill as Mary. Background score was quite good too.
Story, however, was a bit disappointing. Not saying that it was bad, it just felt a bit devoid of heart and there were quite a few plot holes which were hard to overlook. Character motivations were hard to explain, and the wizarding world Mary stumbles into feels empty, though it is supposed to be a thriving world. Then again, I complain because I was expecting something of Ghibli standards.
It was a fun movie to experience, and I'm glad Studio Ponoc exists - not only because I expect bigger and better things from them in the future, but also because something as beautiful as the tradition of Ghibli animated movies needs be kept alive.
7/10
There were a few reasons for wanting to see 'Mary and the Witch's Flower'. Personally am a big lifelong animation and anime fan. The story certainly sounded very charming. It was directed by the same director responsible for 'When Marnie Was There' and 'Arietty', both excellent films (especially the latter). Anything that has Kate Winslet or Jim Broadbent involved with it in any way is also a guaranteed viewing, every bit as much when both are in the same film.
'Mary and the Witch's Flower' is on the whole a good nicely done film with a number of great aspects. Have seen superior animes, and between this, 'When Marnie Was There' and 'Arietty' this is the weakest by quite some margin. While enjoying 'Mary and the Witch's Flower', it did have potential to be great but the uneven storytelling stops that from happening somewhat. Recommendable still, but part of me was a little disappointed.
Its best aspect is the animation, which is gorgeous and never less than that. The attention to detail and lavish colours are a feast, the characters look expressive in a nuanced way and movements and transitions are so seamless. The music also works a lot, very atmospheric and beautifully orchestrated with a nice mix of the understated, the whimsical and the more stirring.
Did find the characters appealing, even if they are not deep. The main character was rootable enough though the supporting characters were more colourful in personality. There is plenty of charm and heart, and the film works best in the simpler, quieter moments. The script is neither too simplistic or too convoluted while the voice cast is top notch, notably Winslet.
However, the story can be too slight and predictable and the final act is on the rushed side.
Also do wish that character motivations were delved into deeper, too many of them were either not clear or basically there with not enough under the surface.
Overall though, worth watching while not being a must see. 7/10.
'Mary and the Witch's Flower' is on the whole a good nicely done film with a number of great aspects. Have seen superior animes, and between this, 'When Marnie Was There' and 'Arietty' this is the weakest by quite some margin. While enjoying 'Mary and the Witch's Flower', it did have potential to be great but the uneven storytelling stops that from happening somewhat. Recommendable still, but part of me was a little disappointed.
Its best aspect is the animation, which is gorgeous and never less than that. The attention to detail and lavish colours are a feast, the characters look expressive in a nuanced way and movements and transitions are so seamless. The music also works a lot, very atmospheric and beautifully orchestrated with a nice mix of the understated, the whimsical and the more stirring.
Did find the characters appealing, even if they are not deep. The main character was rootable enough though the supporting characters were more colourful in personality. There is plenty of charm and heart, and the film works best in the simpler, quieter moments. The script is neither too simplistic or too convoluted while the voice cast is top notch, notably Winslet.
However, the story can be too slight and predictable and the final act is on the rushed side.
Also do wish that character motivations were delved into deeper, too many of them were either not clear or basically there with not enough under the surface.
Overall though, worth watching while not being a must see. 7/10.
A lot of of low rated reviews based on the film being a Ghibli rip off, but it was created by many of THE SAME ANIMATORS from Ghibli so it is to be expected to be similar.
Anyway the film was decent, visually stunning great soundtrack and very creative. Could have been a better story and better character development but it's based on a book anyway so they couldn't really help that.
Looking forward to seeing more films from Studio Ponoc, they seem to have picked up from where Hayao Miyazaki left off.
Worth a watch.
Anyway the film was decent, visually stunning great soundtrack and very creative. Could have been a better story and better character development but it's based on a book anyway so they couldn't really help that.
Looking forward to seeing more films from Studio Ponoc, they seem to have picked up from where Hayao Miyazaki left off.
Worth a watch.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesThe debut film of Studio Ponoc.
- GaffesIt is set in England, but the girl rehearsing arriving at her new but ordinary school bows to the teacher. Maybe normal in Japan, but not in modern Britain.
- ConnexionsFeatured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Mary and the Witch's Flower (2018)
- Bandes originalesRAIN
Music by Shin'ichi Nakajima (as Nakajin), Saori Fujisaki (as Saori) and Satoshi Fukase (as Fukase)
Lyrics by Saori Fujisaki (as Saori) and Satoshi Fukase (as Fukase)
Performed by Sekai no Owari (as SEKAI NO OWARI)
Courtesy of Toy's Factory
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- Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 2 418 404 $US
- Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 348 475 $US
- 21 janv. 2018
- Montant brut mondial
- 42 170 708 $US
- Durée1 heure 43 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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