Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
Eleven Arts | Release Date: January 1, 2000 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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100
IGNMark Bozon
If Spirited Away can be considered the top anime film of this age, Castle of Cagliostro is most certainly its age-old counterpart, and a true masterpiece. Read full review
83
The A.V. ClubTasha Robinson
This caper film possesses Miyazaki's usual good-hearted charm, but he injects a manically energetic humor that his more sedate children's films never quite achieve. Read full review
80
The New York TimesJanet Maslin
An interestingly wild hybrid of visual styles and cultural references. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesTracy Brown
The Castle of Cagliostro is thematically slim compared to some of Miyazaki’s later works, but it’s still a fun and visually stunning adventure that rebukes both personal greed and political corruption. [4K Restoration] Read full review
75
The Seattle TimesMichael Upchurch
Director Hayao Miyazaki brings a welcome sense of humor to this adventure story. [05 July 1991, p.16]
60
Los Angeles TimesCharles Solomon
An exciting, upbeat film, but not a very impressive example of the animator's art. [01 Feb 1989, p.8]
50
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
So ingratiatingly good-humored that it's hard to take it seriously enough to complain. Sure, it's no great triumph of moviemaking, but it is entertaining, and a more or less plausible way to kill 95 minutes on a Saturday afternoon. Read full review
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