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Howl's Moving Castle→Howl's Moving Castle
Diana Wynne Jones·2004·Director: Hayao Miyazaki
70%
Faithfulness
4.3
Book Rating
4.1
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Chieko Baishô, Takuya Kimura, Tatsuya Gashûin
The Book
Sophie, a young hat-maker's apprentice, is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and transformed into an old woman. She takes refuge in the moving castle of the wizard Howl.
The Film
When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.
Key Differences
The film omits several subplots and characters present in the book. Howl's personality is softened and made more heroic in the film. The film introduces a war element that is less prominent in the novel.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!The film is a visually stunning adaptation that captures the spirit of the book while making changes for cinematic storytelling. Both reading the book and watching the film provide complementary experiences.
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