By Mark Asch
Less a swansong and more a heronsong from the Japanese maestro Hayao Miyazaki, a mystical and ambitious message of hope for the future.
Despite some initial promise, this striking looking anime from director Akiyuki Shinbô quickly fizzles out.
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