The Boy and the Heron Review: Miyazaki's Masterpiece?

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Christian and Devin review The Boy and the Heron. After losing his mother, Mahito moves to the country with his father and new stepmother, Natsuko, and encounters a mysterious gray heron. When Natsuko suddenly goes missing, Mahito, guided by the heron, must find her by venturing into a dream-like realm where the living and the dead exist side by side.
Hayao Miyazaki's first feature film in 10 years, The Boy and the Heron is a hand-drawn, original story written and directed by the Academy Award®-winning director. Produced by Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki, the film features a musical score from Miyazaki's long-time collaborator Joe Hisaishi. The theme song for the film "Spinning Globe" was written and performed by global J-pop superstar Kenshi Yonezu

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
2. The Boy and the Heron Review (05:36)
3. Final Thoughts and Ratings (26:47)
4. Coming Up Next / Closing (30:44)

'THE BOY AND TH HERON' GRADES:

• Christian: 79/100
• Devin: 77/100
• Overall Score: 78/100

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Chapters

1. The Boy and the Heron Review: Miyazaki's Masterpiece? (00:00:00)

2. Intro + Housekeeping (00:00:18)

3. The Boy and the Heron Review (00:05:36)

4. Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:26:47)

5. Coming Up Next and Closing (00:30:44)