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"When Marnie Was There" is rumored to be the last film work by the famed japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli after animator Hayao Miyazaki announced his retirement. This studio is world renowned for their beautiful hand drawn animations and attention to detail not to mention killer plot lines that act as both heartwarming and ideological. I had been previously blown away by "The Tale of Princess Kaguya" and though that it might have been Studio Ghibli's greatest work, but then came this movie. "When Marnie Was There" instantly blew me away with its premise and will continue the legacy of Ghibli movies that are masterpieces. The story centers around a young girl who had a pretty rough upbringing and has a hard time identifying with people who spends her summer with some friends of her family. One day she stumbles upon this large house and instantly becomes attracted to it to then find out that a girl named Marnie is living there. The story kicks of from there and without spoilers, let me just say that it is magnificent. The story unravels so well throughout the film with an aura of mysticism and some deep emotional themes that are just heart wrenching. Though it is a kids movie, the film does well to explore dark themes that go through ones life without being too adult but at the same time being both significant to young and adult audiences alike. It is not like the typical kids movies with lots of funny animations but at the same time this movie can be very meaningful to young children. If you are a fan of wonderful animation and appreciate wonderful story telling, I recommend that you watch this movie. It is wonderful in every aspect of film making and you will not be disappointed in this. I truly loved this movie and it deserves all the awards out there. BengirlxD Approved.