MOVIE RECOMMENDATION: Howl no Ugoku Shiro [Eng/Esp]
ENGLISH VERSION:
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Today I'm going to recommend a movie that I could watch a thousand times and enjoy it as if it were the first time. This film was made by Studio Ghibli, and beyond having a magical story, beautiful animation, and a warm soundtrack, it has a very genuine narrative that teaches us many things... including the importance of accepting ourselves as we are.
> Howl no Ugoku Shiro / ハウルの動く城 / El castillo ambulante / El castillo caminante de Howl / El increíble castillo vagabundo
SYNOPSIS / SUMMARY:
It tells the story of Sophie, a young woman cursed to look like an old woman. Sophie decides to seek help from the wizard Howl, who lives in a moving castle, but perhaps it is Howl who needs Sophie's help. - Synopsis compiled from FILMAFFINITY.
Many may know this movie because of a very particular scene that happens at the beginning between Sophie and Howl (I will attach a small part of the scene I mention since it is a moment that I love very much), but today we will observe and delve a little deeper into the plot of this movie.
SOPHIE: GROWING UP, AGING, AND SELF-ACCEPTANCE:
Sophie is a sweet-natured young milliner. She is very shy and lives a quiet life...
But not everything in her life will be very "peaceful" since she is turned into an old woman by a curse placed on her by a witch.
However, instead of falling apart, Sophie begins to gradually free herself... she lets go of worries about how others see her and starts to gain confidence. This change helps her become stronger as a person, more determined, and above all, more caring for others.
HOWL: CHARISMATIC AND AFRAID OF FACING REALITY:
Unlike Sophie, who maintains a much calmer demeanor, Howl is an extroverted and charming person (let's not forget how handsome he is with both hair colors 🤣). At first glance, he appears self-assured, but his greatest inner conflict is his fear of losing who he is.
He is the master of the moving castle, and despite his energetic appearance, he rejects everything related to war (although it's not the film's main theme, this conflict remains present).
As the plot unfolds, we see his fear slowly consuming him, and the only person capable of helping him... is Sophie.
CALCIFER: THE BURNING SOUL OF THE CASTLE:
Calcifer is a very peculiar character. Although at first glance he may seem like a demon or a fiery being, he is the heart that keeps the Wandering Castle alive. He is a very expressive character who will make us laugh a lot with his sarcasm, but behind this facade lies a profound truth...
Due to a magical contract, he is bound to Howl, and despite appearing to be a very funny and charismatic character, we will come to understand that his existence is filled with sacrifice.
Something very particular (and at first we won't understand why this happens) is that his bond with Sophie is key, since she is the only person who treats him with respect, without fear or superiority (we will see some very sweet gestures where Sophie gradually earns his trust)... And this bond will be fundamental to breaking the spell that keeps them trapped.
TURNIP HEAD: MORE THAN IT SEEMS:
At first glance, we'll encounter a strange character (who might seem absurd or random), but Turnip Head's appearance (a scarecrow) is no coincidence.
He silently follows Sophie and occasionally helps her without asking for anything in return; he is a being who cannot speak and yet he protects and accompanies her in silence.
Later on, his identity will be revealed (at the end of the film), we will discover that he is a prince who had been bewitched... yet another victim of the same war that is presented throughout the film.
BESIDES THE CHARACTERS, WHY DO I NEVER GET TIRED OF WATCHING THIS MOVIE?
Despite being a film about magic, spells, fantasy, and war (although the plot isn't as explosive as it seems)... what impacts me most is the emotional ending. Sophie manages to break the spell by accepting herself, understanding that her worth doesn't depend on appearances, but rather that inner growth is what truly allows her to help others.
Furthermore, she will also be key in helping Howl confront his past and free his heart, breaking the contract that kept him chained to Calcifer. It's not magic that truly saves Howl, but Sophie's love, trust, and emotional courage.
In other words, she doesn't save him like a heroine or a warrior, but rather accompanies him, confronts him, and humanizes him.... Thanks to her, Howl stops running away from his problems and begins to face his fears, understanding that loving doesn't mean losing yourself.
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El día de hoy les recomendaré una película que podría ver mil veces y la disfrutaría como si fuera la primera vez. Esta obra fue realizada por Studio Ghibli y más allá de tener una historia llena de magia, con una animación muy dulce y una banda sonora que te da una sensación cálida, tiene un relato muy genuino que nos enseña diversas cosas... entre ellas la importancia de aceptarnos tal como somos.
> Howl no Ugoku Shiro / ハウルの動く城 / El castillo ambulante / El castillo caminante de Howl / El increíble castillo vagabundo
SINOPSIS / RESUMEN:
Narra la historia de Sophie, una joven sobre la que pesa una horrible maldición que le confiere el aspecto de una anciana. Sophie decide pedir ayuda al mago Howl, que vive en un castillo ambulante, pero tal vez sea Howl quien necesite la ayuda de Sophie. - Sinopsis recopilada de FILMAFFINITY.
Puede que muchos conozcan esta película por una escena muy particular que sucede al inicio entre Sophie y Howl (Les adjuntaré una partecita de la escena que menciono ya que es un momento que me encanta mucho), pero el día de hoy observaremos y profundizaremos un poco la trama de esta película.
SOPHIE: CRECIMIENTO, ENVEJECIMIENTO Y LA ACEPTACIÓN ASÍ MISMA:
Sophie es una joven sombrerera con carácter muy dulce, es una persona muy tímida y vive una vida tranquila...
Pero no todo en su vida será muy "tranquilo" ya que es convertida en anciana por una maldición que le realizó una bruja.
Sin embargo, en lugar de derrumbarse, Sophie comienza a liberarse poco a poco... deja las preocupaciones de como la ven y empieza a ganar seguridad. Este cambio la ayuda a fortalecerse como persona, tener determinación y sobre todo cuidar de los demás.
HOWL: CARISMÁTICO Y CON MIEDO A ENFRENTAR LA REALIDAD:
A diferencia de Sophie que mantiene una actitud mucho calmada, Howl es una persona extrovertida, es muy encantador (No olvidemos lo guapo con ambos tonos de cabello🤣) y a simple vista aparenta ser seguro de si mismo, pero por dentro su mayor conflicto es su miedo a perder quien es.
Es el amo y señor del castillo ambulante y a pesar de su apariencia energética, rechaza todo lo que tenga que ver con la guerra (A pesar de que no es el tema principal de la película, este conflicto se mantiene presente).
Conforme avanza la trama, observaremos que su miedo poco a poco lo irá consumiendo, y la única persona capaz de ayudarlo... será Sophie.
CALCIFER: EL ALMA ARDIENTE DEL CASTILLO:
Calcifer es un personaje muy particular, aunque a simple vista parezca un demonio o ente de fuego, es el corazón que mantiene con vida al castillo vagabundo. Es un personaje muy expresivo que nos sacará muchas risas por el sarcasmo que tiene, pero detrás de esta fachada hay una profunda verdad...
Debido a un contrato mágico se encuentra unido a Howl y a pesar de parecer un personaje muy gracioso y carismático, entenderemos que su existencia está llena de sacrificio.
Algo muy particular (Y al inicio no comprenderemos el por qué sucede esto) es que el vínculo que tiene con Sophie es clave, ya que ella es la única persona que lo trata con respeto, sin miedo ni superioridad (Tendremos unos gestos muy bonitos donde Sophie va ganándose su confianza)... Y este vínculo será fundamental para romper el hechizo que los mantiene atrapados.
CABEZA DE NABO: ALGO MÁS DE LO QUE PARECE:
Al inicio nos encontraremos con un personaje extraño (Y a simple vista nos parecerá alguien absurdo o alguien "random"), pero la aparición Cabeza de Nabo (Un espantapájaros) no será casual.
Sigue de manera silenciosa a Sophie y de vez en cuando la ayuda sin pedir nada a cambio, es un ser que no puede hablar y aún así la protege y acompaña en silencio.
Más adelante nos revelarán su identidad (Al final de la película), descubriremos que es un príncipe que había sido hechizado... otra víctima más de la misma guerra que se presenta en toda la película.
ADEMÁS DE LOS PERSONAJES, ¿POR QUÉ NO ME CANSO DE VER ESTA PELÍCULA?
A pesar de ser una película que trate de magia, hechizos, fantasía y guerras (Aunque no es una trama tan explosiva como parece)... lo que me impacta más es el final emocional. Sophie logra romper el hechizo al aceptarse a sí misma, entendiendo que su valor no depende de la apariencia, sino que el crecimiento interior es lo que realmente permite ayudar a los demás.
Además, ella también será clave para que Howl enfrente su pasado y libere su corazón, rompiendo el contrato que lo mantenía encadenado con Calcifer. No es magia lo que salva realmente a Howl, sino el amor, la confianza y la valentía emocional de Sophie.
Es decir, ella no lo salva como una heroína o una guerrera a capa y espada, sino que lo acompaña, lo confronta y lo humaniza.... Gracias a ella, Howl deja de huir de los problemas y empieza a enfrentar sus miedos, comprendiendo que amar no significa perderse a uno mismo.
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STOPWhat a lovely review! Howl's Moving Castle is undoubtedly one of those Ghibli gems that never gets old. I completely agree with you: you can watch it a thousand times and it always gives you that warm and magical feeling, especially because of the wonderful soundtrack.
And well, Howl is a special case; his hair-dye drama always makes me laugh 😂, but it's very true that Sophie is the one who really teaches him to be brave. Thank you for this very thorough analysis; it's made me want to go see it again this weekend. Cheers! ❤️
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post and comment. This is a very beautiful and enjoyable film to watch, as it has some wonderful moments.
JAJAJAJAJAJAJA you made me remember the drama with the redhead hair and howl LOOKED RED JAJAJAJA. Thanks again for stopping by✨.
es una historia hermosa, entretenida y con linda reflexión, buen post
It looks entertaining and you can learn from the characters, especially Uramichi, very good post
Una película que vale la pena ver y disfrutar, muchas gracias por pasar✨!
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This looks like a fun Watch, even for a guy, I think I will go see It. Just to know more about the Anime. The graphics form your post is too notch I must say. Which means the anime has good art quality.
Hi! I'm so glad my post caught your attention. It's one of those anime that can be enjoyed regardless of genre, because what's important here is how amazing the story is, the emotions it conveys, and the quality of the animation, along with the soundtrack. I hope you'll give this movie a try; believe me, you won't regret it! Thanks so much for stopping by✨
What a beautiful and well-analyzed recommendation! I agree with you; Howl's Moving Castle is one of those Ghibli films that you can watch a hundred times without getting tired of them, thanks to their soundtrack and timeless message.
I'm so glad we agree on that! This is a film that never loses its magic and will always feel as special as if it were the first time we were seeing it. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment! Cheers✨!
Me encanta esta película, después de Spirited Away, esta es la que le sigue de todas las joyas animadas que ha creado el gran Studio Ghibli. La mezcla de fantasía como romance, drama y comedia es excelente. La animación es insuperable, como siempre y los personajes están tan bien desarrollados que son hasta inolvidables. Una joya que merece la pena verla una y mil veces antes de morir.
Excelente
Uy, El viaje de Chihiro también es una joya de película, estas dos películas junto a la de Mi vecino Totoro tienen un lugar en mi corazón, muchísimas gracias por brindarme tu opinión y recordar lo que hace a esta película una obra atemporal. Saludos!✨