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This is my son's favorite children's movie, period. It is strange and wonderful and a delight for me, as well. Definitely opt for the "old" 2003 DVD. It includes several fun things apparently cut in the Blu-Ray/DVD re-release. These include a couple of catchy songs and more pertinently, a number of saucy lines delivered by the Phil Hartman–voiced cat, Jiji. His voiceover work here is one of the main strengths of the English dub, so you definitely want to hear all he had to offer. RIP, brilliant Phil.
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Product exactly as described and practically like new. Little to no signs of wear. Discs were 100% playable and unscratched. This is the original version/release of kiki with added music and Jiji dialogue that the new releases are missing. This is a wonderful movie I am glad to have in my collection again.
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I was flipping channels one late afternoon and found this cartoon. I don't watch many cartoons but the beautiful graphics made me pay attention. The story was somewhere in the middle and I was fascinated right away. The characters seemed true, the story line moved right along and the colors were great. Kiki has all the charm and the foibles of any young girl, and her friends and those she meets along the way ring true. The cat is just great, I have seen talking cats in other shows, they were all over played or just plain silly. This one is perfect. The story of a young witch in training might not appeal to everyone, but once you realize it is the story of a young girl growing up and the obstacles she faces every day, and the people she meets along the way, while trying to learn her craft as she grows up. I think you will agree it is a charming tale like Cinderella. There are lessons to be learned for sure, but they are subtly told with great care. My overall impression of what I saw made me want to see what of the movie I missed so I went directly to Ebay and Kiki's Delivery Service. I watched it all the way through and came away with a good feeling! I think it's great for children but has a much wider audience, especially for those who don't enjoy the murder and mayhem and violence type of movies that are so common today. The colors, the sound, the characters and the overall presentation of this movie are excellent in my opinion. When I shared it with my adult daughter, she thought it was delightful!Read full review
One of the greatest coming of age stories of all time. Easily one of my favorite movies of all time, if not my favorite. The characters are very well-written, relatable, and realistic, the art and animation are great, the soundtrack is phenomenal, the plot is incredibly well-paced and presented, and the writing sounds very natural, yet not boring at all. Definitely worth a watch for anyone and everyone. Get this release (the 2003 DVD) because this is the best dub version IMO. The latest Disney re-releases removed some of Phil Hartman's hilarious improv for Jiji (the black cat) and the opening song is the original super slow Japanese one instead of the catchy, upbeat English one sung by Kirsten Dunst.
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This movie is set in a period when airships still ruled the skies above! The movie explores a coming-of-age story that shows the difficulties of being a young witch! Of course she would have to have a talking cat as a companion being a witch right?! So Kiki, the young witch, uses her skill at riding a broom to start an express delivery service in the big city she has just moved to! Adults will enjoy the fine detail of the film's animation, while children will enjoy the story itself. Other than having the theme of the movie being about a witch, the movie is good viewing for young children. The unusual thing about this Japanese film is that it was dubbed in English by a young Kirsten Dunst who we all know now as Peter Parker's girl friend 'Mary Jane Watson' ! Everyone starts somewhere you know!!Read full review
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