Sinbad: Soratobu Hime to Himitsu no Shima

This is a very nice adventure film for all ages. While I think it's a bit too dark for very young kids (the last film of the trilogy in particular), it should be appropriate for most school age children, and it's plenty enjoyable for adults too. The story is pretty straightforward and easy enough for kids to understand. Sana, the princess of the sorcerer clan, is searching for her people, who went into exile after Sana's parents were overthrown by a treacherous advisor, with the help of Sinbad the sailor, who everyone is likely familiar with in one form or another. It's semi-episodic in nature,each of the 3 films involves a trip to a different island as Sana's search continues. They feel less like distinct films than 3 double length episodes of a short series. The plot is pleasant enough, and the story does wrap up conclusively, but there's nothing especially unique or innovative about it. It hits all the beats you'd expect it to hit, no more and no less. The one clear complaint I have with the substance of the film is with the character Ali, who is very annoying and didn't need to be that way. The films are also quite short, with each of the 3 clocking in at well under an hour in length. That makes them easily digestible for kids, but they might be a bit *too* short for older viewers. What really makes it worth a watch though isn't the plot, but the sense of wonder brought by the visuals. If the character designs look familiarly warm, it's because they come courtesy of veteran Studio Ghibli artist Yoshiharu Satou, who also did the character designs for My Neighbor Totoro. The art direction from Minoru Nishida is equally impressive, with gorgeously drawn backgrounds and evocative settings that make the world of these films like no other (not even that of the original text the story is based on). The animation is consistently good, though not terribly ambitious aside from a few action scenes in the first film, and is closer to "good for TV anime" than "good for an anime film". Overall, these are fun films that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a delight to look at, and the plot keeps itself focused on the simple pleasures of adventure rather than complex plot machinations. Well worth a watch, especially for those that typically enjoy the vibe of Studio Ghibli's films.

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