The Wind Rises Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

As a child, Jiro Horikoshi has always been fascinated by airplanes and their beauty. But because of his poor eyesight Jiro couldn’t pursue his dreams of becoming a pilot; instead pursuing a career as an aeronautical engineer. In the time of World War II, Jiro is on a train ride to Tokyo where a devastating earthquake hits, destroying the town he was passing through. Jiro is then hired to design battle war-crafts for Japan. 

This Japanese-animation is beautifully drawn and landscaped to fit its fascinating storyline. Personally, I found it very interesting to see this tale from the perspective of someone who experienced war from a different point of view. Conceptually, this film was memorable for a variety of reasons. I would recommend this watch to people who are looking for a historical fiction narrative that includes romance, adventure, and moral.

Rated PG-13

Review Written by Isole, 8th Grade