Castenell, Dee-Princess Mononoke

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  Princess Mononoke was easily one of the best films that we have seen and that studio ghibli has made. The character development, themes, artwork, and stunning music all added to the incredible factor the film had. This movie dealt with many great things like how humans even back in the old days were in conflict with technology and nature. Even today we are in conflict considering the vast amount of trees being cut down and desecration of many fertile lands. The characters were very clearly described while having so many underlying tid-bits of info about them. Ashitaka,  the main character, is plagued by a boar god and forced to leave his village forever and search for a remedy. During his journey he aids a few stranded workers and meets princess mononoke (San). In the village, he learns of the cause of his plague and how this lady (Eboshi) caused all of it to occur. On Ashitaka's journey, he realized the conflicts between nature and civilization and stood in the gray area seeing the problem from both angles.
   

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   This film expressed hatred in a form of crazy strength and a metastasizing plague. Mainly it showed a relationship between gods and humans. Lady Eboshi and the Emperor were both figures that challenged the gods without fear. As the story progressed, the gods proved to stand no chance against the technology and weapons possessed by the civilizations. Primordial gods versus advanced weaponry equals a complete slaughter for the gods unfortunately. Nature was defeated and the demand for expansion continually grows without remorse for the horrible punishment and abuse us humans cause. The one instance in which the humans opened up a can of worms they really should not have was when they took on the forest god himself. By killing him, they broke the natural balance and unleashed a rage and hatred that was omnipotent in every form. An overwhelming tsunami of death reigned over and destroyed the civilization that challenged nature and also the many lives in the process. This was all caused by the insatiable desire for more that humans have. "Everyone wants everything", a direct quote from the incredibly knowledgeable monk. Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed this film and own it on dvd. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!