In search of a powerful magical stone, a group of criminal pirates attack a passenger airship flying high above ground. Sheeta, a young orphaned girl, is one of the people on board. The precious stone however, is attached to a necklace that has been with Sheeta’s family for generations. In the midst of the attack and in hopes to escape with the stone, Sheeta falls off the airship. Miraculously, she wakes up, safe and alive. A boy named Pazu had cared for her in his house. Pazu shares his father’s dream of seeing Laputa, a floating castle in the sky. The two children embark on a journey of adventure, magic, and mystery, revealing the secrets of their world for the first time.
Castle in the Sky is a wonderfully animated fantasy narrative that was heartfelt and exciting to watch. I would recommend this film to people of all ages. The art concepts were drawn with a familiar style and were met with an engaging storyline. I particularly enjoyed how the characters were portrayed with key personalities or quirks, which made this animation memorable and entertaining.
Rated PG
Review Written by Isole, 8th Grade