Apparently the cat Haru saved was the King's son Lune and she learns that she has been rewarded with marriage to Lune not that she wants it. Regardless, Haru tries to just forget the whole thing but later that night she is visited by the King of Cat Kingdom, The Cat King. When she sees a cat crossing the road and stuck in the path of a lorry, she acts quickly to rescue it only for it to stand up and thank her! Haru assumes she has just gone mad but when she tells her mother she is reminded of a similar incident in Haru's childhood where she maintained she was able to understand what a kitten was saying. She feels picked on at school, unable to get her life together or even talk to the boy she likes. Nevertheless, this is light charming fun. It's never really explained why he wanted to take Haru to the Cat Kingdom other than it simply struck his fancy. I find this better than the original and more compelling. The whole idea of a real fantasy cat world strikes me as hilarious fodder. This is a much more fanciful fantasy and more fun. This is a follow up to 'Whisper of the Heart' where Baron was introduced. Haru is taken to the Cat Kingdom where she is slowly turning into a cat. The Bureau consists of dashing cat figurine Baron, chubby cat Muta, and crow Toto. A voice tells her to seek out the Cat Bureau. The King's minion Natoru offers to take her to the Cat Kingdom and have her marry Prince Lune. The boxes of live mice are especially bothersome. The cat gifts are numerous and not necessarily to Haru's liking. Later, a procession carrying the Cat King formally thanks her with promises of gifts for saving his son Prince Lune's life.
She saves a cat from getting run over by a truck. Nothing is going right for Japanese teen Haru. All in all, a beautiful and charming fantasy film, that is recommended. The Cat king isn't Tim Curry's finest voice over, but he was still delightful and at least he kept me entertained. Peter Boyle and Elliot Gould were really funny, and their tongue-in-cheek dialogue was just inspirational. Likewise with Cary Elwes as the Baron, who was a sheer delight as the Baron, just perfect for the character. Anne Hathaway voices Haru wonderfully, and there was a lot of screaming, I noticed. I have only watched the version with the English voices, which were a delight. The voice talents is where I have to make a confession. The storyline while simple, is surprisingly well told, and is also fast-moving. The music was gorgeous, and being a singer I look out for this in every movie. the animation is beautiful, some lovely colours in the ballroom scene. The only problem is that it is a little too short, only 75 minutes, but you'll love it anyway.
#The cat returns 2002 movie#
i have also enjoyed Princess Mononoke and Castle of Cagliostro, but what makes this movie stand out for me is that it is so relaxing to watch.True, it is one of the weaker Ghibli efforts, but I think some of the criticisms are a little unfair. I have this anime on DVD, and for me it is just stunning. I have no idea why this one was released here in the States with zero fanfare.just a direct to DVD release a few years ago. I loved this film because it dared to be so different and it really hooked me. But the weirdest part is yet to come.the cats are going to honor her by allowing her to MARRY the Prince!!! What!?! So, after hearing a voice telling her to find the Cat Bureau, she ends up meeting a cat Baron and going in search of the cat kingdom!! Mega-weird.but also mega-charming and fun.
They stop to announce to Haru that she is going to receive many wonderful rewards for saving that cat, as it's their Prince!! When she awakens the next morning, she thinks it's all been a dream.until weird presents start arriving. Late at night, a strange procession of cats walking on two legs is carrying a litter with their fat king. Have you ever heard the expression "No good deed goes unpunished"? Well, this is sort of what happens next. The film begins with a young girl, Haru, racing into traffic to save a cat from being squashed. But it manages to be very different and a bit different from the Miyazaki films when it comes to the animation but especially the story. Sure, it's strange.but so are most of the rest of them (especially "Spirited Away"). I have seen just about every Studio Ghibi film released in the US and must say that "The Cat Returns" is unique among them.
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