m50d's Journal: The best film I've seen

If, like me, you put off going to see Howl's Moving Castle, go see it right now. It's simply amazing, wonderfully drawn, and incredibly emotive. There are scenes that are truly harrowing, some sad enough to make you cry, a nobility of spirit that will bring a lump to your throat. Watch it, now.

And if you already have, what happens in the first five minutes that I managed to miss? (Everything before the title).