Most of their films rely heavily on aesthetic and character development, rather than an actual plot. Watching “Earwig and the Witch” is difficult because it stuffs the essence of Studio Ghibli films into this unemotional plastic casing. It lacked the progression that most Studio Ghibli films bring to their characters. Most of the other characters are also monotonous, remaining unchanged by the end. Because of this, she doesn’t have much development, making her a one-note character. Earwig is a willful, difficult child who enjoys controlling the people around her. The story itself was not the most original but not the worst of its kind. The classic detailed settings were missing, and the characters’ faces were so inexpressive and moved so little that they were borderline creepy. The animation was rough around the edges, with plasticky, emotionless characters and backdrops that were almost completely devoid of life. The whimsical style along with the beautifully hand-drawn backdrops give Studio Ghibli a signature look that fans have come to expect in each film.īecause of these high expectations, Goro Miyazaki’s “Earwig and the Witch” was a real disappointment. She is drawn into a world of spells, potions and hard work, as Bella Yaga has adopted Earwig in order to force her into servitude.įilms like “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle,” both Studio Ghibli creations, have been lauded as some of the greatest animated films of all time. Eventually, Earwig is taken in by Bella Yaga, a nasty, selfish witch, and a sensitive demon called the Mandrake. The film follows a girl named Earwig, who has been dropped off at an orphanage by her mother. Perhaps if his son had heeded his warnings against straying from the traditional animation style, “Earwig and the Witch” could have been more successful. Directed by Miyazaki’s son, Goro Miyazaki, “Earwig and the Witch” had potential to be a charming story, but it ultimately fell flat. “I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself,” he said. Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki is known to have strong feelings against computer generated, or CG, animation and famously reacted to a CG clip. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.Īn official selection for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, the film is scheduled for release in theaters beginning February 3, and will be available to stream on HBO Max beginning February 5.Studio Ghibli’s first attempt at computer animation, “Earwig and the Witch,” proves that the studio should stick to hand-drawn 2D animated films. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. In addition to her debut voice acting role as “Earwig’s Mother,” six-time Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves sings the English language version of the film’s theme song, “Don’t Disturb Me.” The Earwig and the Witch Blu-ray™ +DVD Combo is packed with bonus features, including behind-the-scenes interviews with director Goro Miyazaki, producer Toshio Suzuki and Japanese cast and crew, and feature-length storyboards. Grant ( Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Gosford Park), Kacey Musgraves (“Golden Hour” “Same Trailer Different Park”) and Dan Stevens ( Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, FX’s Legion), as well as Taylor Paige Henderson as “Earwig”. The all-star voice cast for the English dub features the voices of Richard E. Directed by Goro Miyazaki ( From Up on Poppy Hill, Tales from Earthsea) and produced by studio co-founder Toshio Suzuki, with planning from Academy Award ®-winner Hayao Miyazaki, the feature is based on the children’s novel “Earwig and the Witch” by Diana Wynne Jones (“Howl’s Moving Castle”), and marks Studio Ghibli’s first entirely 3DCG animated feature. Grant, Kacey Musgraves, and Dan StevensĮarwig and the Witch, the first new release in four years from the legendary Studio Ghibli, will be released on digital platforms on March 23, as well as in both a Limited Edition Steelbook™ and a Blu-ray™ +DVD combo on April 6 from GKIDS, with distribution by Shout! Factory. ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD ON APRIL 6, 2021įROM GKIDS, DISTRIBUTED BY SHOUT! FACTORY Directed by Goro Miyazaki, with an all-star voice cast of Richard E.
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