The Borrower Arrietty Reviews

If Arrietty has a substantial flaw, it's that its plot is insufficient for those who already knew the plot of the original. As a result, it lacks the emotion captured in Grave of the Fireflies or complex storytelling in Spirited Away. Still, the movie makes up for that with a beautifully-handled final epilogue; other minor flaws that the series may have also pale in comparison to what the movie does right. Though lacks the gravity to be considered on par with Ghibli's notable works, Yonebayashi did a fantastic job making Arrietty a safest bet for any fan of the studio. Admittedly, he falls short of Miyazaki's standards but this inspiration is enough to recognize him as a future potential. That's a lot going for a debut.

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