The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises is a phenomenal film and I think it says a lot about Miyazaki's as his last movie. It is a little bit different than most of his other movies. It has less to do with children, legend, and fantasy and has to do more with Japanese history, culture, and an adult's aspirations. I believe this to be Miyazaki's most personal film to date as it shows a young adult on his life's journey which seems to be very reflective of Miyazaki himself. He does this all while still staying true to a Japanese story rooted in rich history. This film really stays away from that fantastical other than the fact that there are various dreamlike sequences that help build a sense of not being of this world. The sense of wanting to get away.

This is a marvelous film I would recommend to any. It definitely competes against Spirited Away. Don't forget that Joseph Gordon-Levitt does voice acting in the english dub, so that's always a plus.