There's nothing wrong with the film per se; the animation takes a very traditional approach and it becomes even simplistic, separating itself vastly from most Ghibli productions. The storytelling can get dull for people who are not into drama, with its 2 hours and 17 minutes in length.
Besides, this movie lacks also a certain sense of movement which other Ghibli films had, mostly in the form of unapologetic action. The pace is quite tranquil, with one or two rushy moments, without reaching the peaks achieved in previous Ghibli films (and no real action.
I liked other Takahata movies, like Pom Poko, Only Yesterday, My Neighbors the Yamadas and Grave of the Fireflies (being the latest pretty grim, as well.
Alas, it's a movie for the taste of critics for sure. Pity that their tastes do not have anything to do with the youth, and the message Ghibli delivers to them in other films is lost here to a more mature and disenchanted audience.
This movie is a masterpiece. But the thing that im most curious of is, does the instrumental piece in the ending of the trailer is a real piece? Because im in love with it.
Hello is 2017 now anyone watching like me? damm I hope Isao will make next season to help kaguya, and the woman in moon happy this bad ending make me obsess 2 year. I think this flim not win oscar because it so sad.