Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Synopsis
In a lonesome water mill deep in a forest of briers and brambles lives a witch named Baba Yaga. There the witch keeps her servant the Egg Princess confined and forces the tiny egg-girl to do all the hard daily chores around the mill. One night, a large batch of kneaded dough resting in a trough suddenly comes to life from the witch's spell. Fearful of the witch, the Egg Princess and her new friend decide to run away. What will lay ahead for the two of them...? (Source: Official Website)
Audience Consensus
The general sentiment is positive, highlighting the film's cute and adventurous nature, along with its visually appealing animation typical of Studio Ghibli. Some find the musical score overwhelming and the story simplistic. The lack of dialogue is seen as a positive feature, making the film universally accessible.
Strengths
- Fluid and detailed animation
- Imaginative situations and designs
- Cute and adventurous story
- No dialogue makes it accessible to all languages
Weaknesses
- Bombastic score that could have been more subtle
- Simple tale
- Nothing special (aside from the studio)