They're all top notch, but I personally prefer to watch something new rather than rewatch films. Having said that, I have watched this particular Ghibli film more times that anything else from their releases.
Great story, perhaps not one to watch with small children If you have them. Or to watch If you are a small child. Inflatable testicles and stretchy scrotums somehow don't say "typical western familty viewing" to me. Very funny though, and I wish mine were that useful.
Specifications : 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Original Japanese audio and new English dub, English subtitles, Trailers and TV Spots, Original Japanese Storyboards.
Via DVDTimes.co.uk.
press release from the disnet site :
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MY NEIGHBORS THE YAMADAS
DVD FACT SHEET
Studio:
WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT/STUDIO GHIBLI
Story:
From the creators of the Academy Award®-winning “Spirited Away” (Best Animated Film, 2002),
the animated MY NEIGHBORS THE YAMADAS is a fun family film about the ups and downs
of life.
Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, is the premiere animation
studio in Japan. Their films have become a beloved part of Japanese popular culture, in much the
same way that Walt Disney’s work has been embraced by Americans. Cultivating a creative force
of many talented directors, animators and storytellers under the revered brilliance of Miyazaki and
Takahata, Studio Ghibli’s films are praised for their originality, dazzling animation and epic
storytelling. Walt Disney Home Entertainment is proud to partner with Studio Ghibli to introduce
these unique masterpieces to the North American audience.
Cast:
English language: Jim Belushi (“Snow Dogs,” TV’s “According To Jim”), Molly Shannon (“The
Santa Clause 2”), Tress MacNeille (“The Lion King 1 ½”), Daryl Sabara (“The Polar Express,”
“Spy Kids”), Liliana Mumy (TV’s “Higglytown Heroes”), David Ogden Stiers (“Spirited Away,”
“Lilo and Stitch”).
Written and directed by Isao Takahata.
DVD bonus features:
• “Behind The Microphone”
• Trailers
• Original Japanese Storyboards
• Original Japanese Language Audio Track.
Direct prebook: June 21
Distributor prebook: July 5
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (DVD)
Rated: “PG” For Mild Thematic Elements
Bonus materials not rated and subject to change.
Feature running time: Approximately 104 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.85:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Language: English audio, Original Japanese audio
English subtitles