Every person I asked found this Japanese movie lovely, sadly my experience with it was rather dull.  The story itself was okay although I didn't find it to be special in any way or more entertaining than other similar stories that we've already seen. It was okay with little splashes of humor or heart tightening moments, but it didn't make me laugh out loud or sob. Maybe it's just me, maybe I am a stonehearted white which - ups I am! The acting was average, nothing stood out where I would say wow, he/she is amazing.  I would rather recommend the anime version since it's much better. But well to each their own.

Saruman is okay with this movie.