| | | 2 Disc Set!
Features: DVD, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), French, Spanish, Dubbed
Rarely does a film touch so many hearts or reach such artistic heights as the highly acclaimed Kiki's Delivery Service, the magical adventure of an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her chatty black cat Jiji, KiKi flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service. Here begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world. The breathtaking animation of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and the star voice talents of Kirsten Dunst (KiKi), Phil Hartman (Jiji), Matthew Lawrence (Tombo), and more make Kiki's Delivery Service soar with an energy, excitement, and the kind of imagination that entertains again and again!
"Breathtaking." Variety
Editor's Note
Set in a time when airships still ruled the skies and World War II never happened, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE is a coming-of-age tale that explores the difficulties of being a young witch. On her thirteenth birthday, budding witch Kiki is in a hurry to leave her family and establish her independence. With only her talking pet cat as a companion, Kiki is attracted to the bright lights of a beautiful port city, but finds that making friends is not easy. Using her skill at riding a broom to start an express delivery service, Kiki quickly discovers that she cannot take her unique abilities for granted. The film is based on the book MAJO NO TAKKYUBIN by Eiko Kadono, a Japanese writer of children's books; the title literally means "Witch's Special Express Delivery." Like Miyazaki's MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, KIKI is languidly paced--the better to appreciate the level of detail of the film's animation. KIKI differs from the typical "witch" film, like THE CRAFT: Kiki's abilities serve not as a symbol for evil or for ultimate power, but for the talents that lie within the reach of every girl. The film was dubbed in English by several prominent actors, including Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Janeane Garofalo, and Debbie Reynolds.
Plot Summary
On her thirteen birthday, budding witch Kiki must head off into the world to start her training and find herself. Moving away from her family with only her pet cat as a companion, Kiki parlays her best skill--riding a broom--into a brisk cottage business. Dubbed in English by big-name actors under the auspices of U.S. distributor Disney, including the vocal talents of Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Janeane Garofalo, and Debbie Reynolds.
| Features | Subtitles: English | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Audio: English (Dolby 5.1 Digital), Spanish (Dolby 2.0 Surround), Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Behind The Microphone--Go Behind The Scenes Of The English-Language Version With The Voice Cast, Including Kirsten Dunst And Phil Hartman. | | Complete Storyboards--Witness Miyazaki's Creative Process As You View The Movie Through His Fascinating Original Storyboards, Complete With Japanese And English Language Tracks. | | Original Japanese Trailers (In Japanese With English Subtitles) | | Kiki's Delivery Service Introduction--Academy Award-Winning Director And Miyazaki Admirer John Lasseter (Special Achievement Award, 1995) Introduces The Film. |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 4/15/2003 |
| Running Time: 105 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1989 | | Catalog ID: 2534103 | | UPC: 00786936175226 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: Japanese | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English Dubbed, French Dubbed, Japanese, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "Without even thinking about it, I used to be able to fly. Now I'm trying to look inside myself to find out how I did it. But I just can't figure it out."----Kiki to Ursula|"We fly with our spirit."----Kiki to Ursula |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...If you see KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE at the video store, pounce....An extraordinary film..." 09/04/1998 p.88Box Office
"...A whimsical, fun film....KIKI is a welcome novelty to the animation race going on here in the States..." 09/01/1998 p.57 Los Angeles Times
"..A delightful story of a 13-year-old witch..." 04/17/2003 p.C25 Total Film
"...This gorgeous animated adventure is among Japanese helmer Hayao Miyazaki's very best work..." 12/01/2003 p.126 Sight and Sound
"[I]t has a fresh-faced charm of its own. Visually stunning, the movie propels heroine Kiki with swooping realism over an extraordinary retro island." 05/01/2006 p.89 |
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