The Wind Rises

Name: The Wind Rises
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Released: November 8, 2013
Duration: 126 min
Rating: 83

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Touchstone Pictures | Release Date: November 8, 2013 | PG-13

Summary: Jiro—inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni—dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes. Nearsighted from a young age and thus unable to become a pilot, Jiro joins the aircraft division of a major Japanese engineering company in 1927. His genius is soon recognized, and he grows to become one of the world’s mostJiro—inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni—dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes. Nearsighted from a young age and thus unable to become a pilot, Jiro joins the aircraft division of a major Japanese engineering company in 1927. His genius is soon recognized, and he grows to become one of the world’s most accomplished airplane designers. The film chronicles much of his life, and depicts key historical events that deeply affected the course of Jiro’s life, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan’s plunge into war. He meets and falls in love with Nahoko, and grows and cherishes his friendship with his colleague Honjo. A tremendous innovator, Jiro leads the aviation world into the future. Miyazaki pays tribute to engineer Jiro Horikoshi and author Tatsuo Hori in his creation of the fictional character Jiro—the center of the epic tale of love, perseverance, and the challenges of living and making choices in a turbulent world.… Expand

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War, Animation

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 126 min

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Lawrence Toppman

Feb 27, 2014

The film is visually sumptuous, morally ambiguous, dramatic and dreamlike, with a narrative as engrossing as any live-action movie of 2013. It’s easy to follow yet hard to shake. Read full review

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Scott Foundas

Sep 12, 2013

Miyazaki is at the peak of his visual craftsmanship here, alternating lush, boldly colored rural vistas with epic, crowded urban canvases, soaring aerial perspectives and test flights both majestic and ill-fated. Read full review

Deborah Young

Sep 12, 2013

A very honest film from a great Japanese artist. Read full review

Nicolas Rapold

Nov 7, 2013

Mr. Miyazaki renders Jiro’s life and dreams with lyrical elegance and aching poignancy. Read full review

Empire Dan Jolin

May 5, 2014

While Miyazaki’s two-hour-long, historical-melodrama swansong is destined to be his most divisive film yet, it is also his most adult and interesting, and never less than visually breathtaking throughout. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Feb 20, 2014

Of Miyazaki’s many gifts as a filmmaker, perhaps the most subtle is the way he honors time and silence and stillness, values that are in lamentably short supply in most modern-day productions. Read full review

The Guardian Xan Brooks

Sep 12, 2013

A gorgeous yet ultimately frustrating tribute to the Japanese airplane designer Jiro Horikoshi. Read full review

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ovoon7

Nov 9, 2013

I recently watched this film when I was in Japan (which I believe released in June). This is unlike most Miyazaki movies, as it is far deeper and more "adult" than most of his other films. It still has a light hearted, and stunning art style. It also has themes and messages, regardingI recently watched this film when I was in Japan (which I believe released in June). This is unlike most Miyazaki movies, as it is far deeper and more "adult" than most of his other films. It still has a light hearted, and stunning art style. It also has themes and messages, regarding World War 2, and lays out these messages very subtly. This movie wont be for everyone, since it is not traditional Miyazaki fare. However, this movie should not go unseen. Miyazaki's final film is something you will ponder for a long while.… Expand

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Sharp

Jan 13, 2019

This is Miyazaki's masterpiece in many ways. It touches the heights of Porco Rosso (both literally and in quality) and has a lot in common thematically with Grave of the Fireflies. The romance is well described, and the added fantasy to Horikoshi-sama's life are a welcome and interestingThis is Miyazaki's masterpiece in many ways. It touches the heights of Porco Rosso (both literally and in quality) and has a lot in common thematically with Grave of the Fireflies. The romance is well described, and the added fantasy to Horikoshi-sama's life are a welcome and interesting sight. I actually thought The Wind Rises was Miyazaki's top three movies. Critics didn't praise this enough. I highly recommend this instant classic!… Expand

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TheZebra

Mar 8, 2014

To say this film is beautiful is an understatement. Miyazaki weaves a story with a lot of awesome characters and some of the best animation I've seen in a long while.

To cut to the most controversial point, the film does NOT attempt to make Japan's actions or the actions of the AxisTo say this film is beautiful is an understatement. Miyazaki weaves a story with a lot of awesome characters and some of the best animation I've seen in a long while.

To cut to the most controversial point, the film does NOT attempt to make Japan's actions or the actions of the Axis Powers seem just, even going as far as some of the characters saying "if Japan does this, we will burn." The movie does not attempt to separate right and wrong in WWII, but focuses on a much more personal tale of a man's ambitions to build beautiful planes.

On a lighter note, the film is brilliantly animated and directed. The dreams of the protagonist flow smoothly into the narrative, and the overall story and meaning is quite a bit deeper than what I expected. The English dub is also quite good, having much more voice talent than I was expecting. Overall, this movie is amazingly done, and I would even say that it should have won the Oscar over Frozen… Expand

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guiseppelucas

Sep 30, 2014

Giving justice for Miyazaki was not an intricate dilemma for the film, The Wind Rises, to execute. It was a heartbreaking, soulful, well-delivered and tear-cracking way for the great animated film maestro to end his career.

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GreyMatter603

Mar 2, 2014

Though not entirely on par with Grave of the Fireflies and Spirited Away, it is a well written and gorgeously animated film that shows the pursuit of ones dreams and the perversions that they can be subjected to, as well a fitting send off to one of the greatest animated film directors of any era.

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Dokalu

Jun 30, 2015

This is a beautiful film from the best animation studio ever. A touching story about a plane designer in the middle of the WWII. This is not a children's movie. Some kids could like it, but this is a very mature film that touches very mature aspects about real life, and it does perfectly. ItThis is a beautiful film from the best animation studio ever. A touching story about a plane designer in the middle of the WWII. This is not a children's movie. Some kids could like it, but this is a very mature film that touches very mature aspects about real life, and it does perfectly. It has beautiful hand-drawn animation and a perfect script. Also, the way they show how World War II developed in Japan, or at least, from another point of view that the one we are used to, is something quite interesting (even when it's not a really big important subject in the movie), and that's good enough reason to watch it. One thing that I didn't like, though, was the fact that they gave a very cold personality to the main character, which is cool for the most part, but some times it exaggerates. Besides that, this is the best way to end Miyazaki's career. So long, master.… Expand

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toporAFK

Nov 10, 2013

I love Miyazaki hayao and his films. And most people loves him too. He is the most famous animation director in the Japan. I watched his film in movie theater when I was child and it gave me a lot of imagination. But I hate 'only' this film. Because, first of all this film is distortingI love Miyazaki hayao and his films. And most people loves him too. He is the most famous animation director in the Japan. I watched his film in movie theater when I was child and it gave me a lot of imagination. But I hate 'only' this film. Because, first of all this film is distorting history. Japan was definitely starting World War II. It was not a victim. But in this film, it said 'Japan was a victim in WW2'. Second, the voice actor. Jiro's voice actor was awful. Anno hideaki, the voice actor of Jiro, was acting like textbook reader. So I couldn't concentrate in movie. For these reasons make me upset about this film. I'm so sad because this film is the last of Miyazaki hayao's film.… Expand

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