When marnie was there where to watch movie#
Overall, I really really did enjoy this movie a whole lot. The emphasis on Anna’s eyes was too prominent to be ignored and when you see that Anna has blue eyes as well, I was wondering if they were related (perhaps sisters or something) until it was revealed that Marnie was her grandmother which I didn’t realize until the movie basically spelled it out for us. I think I saw something coming from the relationship near the beginning though. Of course, I’m wondering if it’s as simple as Anna taking the place of certain people in Marnie’s story such as the flower girl and Kazuhiko but we clearly see Marnie refer to Anna by her name.
Some of the “time travel” things made me a little confused, such as Kazuhiko’s relevance. There are still some things that I need to think through regarding the story and how the events played out. The background shots and scenery shots felt appropriate and well spaced out, enough to let you truly appreciate them when they showed up. It wasn’t just a constant barrage of pretty matierial either. A warm countryside setting for a movie about Anna changing from cold and distant to warmer and more expressive seemed to just be right. Being a fan of Shinkai I’m a sucker for pretty scenes and the scenery really seemed to match the feel of the movie.
The visuals were a pleasure to watch too. Whether that be because she was her grandmother or not, it was really sweet to watch. The two of them obviously were relying on each other at that point but Marnie started the dialogue of “I’m here for you and I love you.” Marnie seemed to know exactly what to say to get Anna to open up a little bit more. Watching her help Anna, especially the scene where they walked into the forest together, was especially heartwarming and almost made me cry at points. She made the most of her life despite being under such strict watch and didn’t fall into despair due to it. She had strength in the face of a family that wasn’t there and a grandmother and maids that bullied her. I fell in love with her character almost immediately thanks to her lovely design but as I continued to watch I began to enjoy her character more and more.
And while Anna’s parents unfortunately perished in a crash and Marnie was taken only a few years after Anna was born, Anna ended up being lucky as Marnie said she had someone who loved her despite losing her parents and grandmother. It’s easy for people to forget how lucky they are in some situations. The aunt also somewhat obviously reaffirmed how much Anna’s adopted mother loved her by mentioning things from Anna’s childhood, things Anna couldn’t have possibly remembered. The aunt and uncle were amazing people who seemed to be the perfect matches for reassuring a girl who was shy and insecure about meeting new people. Of course, this resonates especially well with me since it seems I really enjoy the stories of those characters learning that they can’t do it on their own all the time and it’s okay to believe in and rely on other people every once in a while. It was extremely entertaining to watch Anna open up and strengthen herself emotionally and physically, coming to realize that not everyone is taking advantage of her and that her family isn’t just pretending to love her for money. Speaking of which, as I usually do, I loved most of the characters this time around. Watching those themes run their course throughout the movie felt very natural, given Anna’s “I hate everyone” attitude that managed to be changed by the warmth of those around her. Being unwanted, masking loneliness, playing with the hand you’re dealt, etc. What I immediately began to enjoy about the movie is that the themes made themselves present to me, even though I was watching the movie without taking notes or breaks to think about it. Speaking of Miyazaki and Ghibli movies though, there are still some I need to get to regardless…Īnyway. But I had heard some buzz around this film in particular so I decided to give it a go as I didn’t have anything else to do that evening. I haven’t been able to get around to From Up on Poppy Hill or Arrietty yet unfortunately.
First of all, I believe that Marnie may have been my first non-Miyazaki Ghbli movie. I haven’t quite figured it out and I’m not sure I necessarily want to do one on this movie but I did have some thoughts on this movie itself that I figured I might share for my own sake as well as those who were interested in reading. I was publishing Character Focus articles every other week or so but I slipped up last week and I’ve been racking my brain on who I want to do my next one on. Hey everyone, back again with some thoughts on the movie When Marnie Was There, by Studio Ghibli. WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE “WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE”