Name: The Boy and the Heron
Genre: Animation
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Takuya Kimura, Aimyon

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'The Boy and the Heron' Review: Hayao Miyazaki’s Latest Isn’t His Swan Song, But It Sure Feels Like It

By Ross Bonaime

Updated Dec 8, 2023

Miyazaki's newest film is a testament to the overwhelming creativity and ambitious storytelling that makes him one of the greatest directors ever.

Image via Toho

The Boy and the Heron showcases Hayao Miyazaki at his most unusual, with the director taking the limitations off just how weird he can be.
Miyazaki grounds the film in real grief and pain, creating a beautiful blend of emotion and the strange alternate world he has created.
While the fantasy world can be overwhelming at times, Miyazaki's ambition and curiosity shine through, making this film another surprise in an illustrious career.