![]() ![]() It’s a film full of metaphorical themes that fill it with amazing content that is a bit mature for a children’s film. Not to mention, it also has themes of feminism and aging, both of which go hand in hand here as Sophie’s not just a woman, she’s a woman who is aging rapidly. Howl’s shown as a freedom fighter, fighting for the king’s resistance. The film has a strong message of anti-war circulating within it, as he was one of the few people who heavily opposed the United States’ invasion of Iraq in 2003. Miyazaki makes a statement with Howl’s Moving Castle, showcasing that he’s an artist unlike any other. Howl takes all of this up a notch, by making the film center on the main magician as its hero. There are of course elements such as magic, amazement, and absolute wonder that are always ever-present in any Miyazaki film.
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