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Summary: A master work of Anime
Review: I sat down to watch this Anime, shortly after I watched Princess Momonoke for the 47th time, and was beginning to think, could anything ever hope to top the beauty and splendor of Mononoke? From the moment the DVD booted up, I knew the answer.Yes something could be better than Mononokem and that something is Spirited away. The story is gripping, with enough humor to keep you chuckling, and enough drama to keep you wanting more. The animation is beautifully done, giving you the impression of a fantastical world, that somehow manages to have roots in reality. The character of Chihiro is loveable, and one that you can develop a real sense of empathy for. She has real emotions, and expresses them freely. Watch this DVD, And prepare to be amazed.
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Summary: Anime Masterpiece
Review: From Hayao Miyazaki, comes one of the best anime movies ever made, if not the best. It was the winner of Best Animated Feature-national board of review, Winner of Golden Bear Award Best picture-52nd Berlin International Film Festival and Winner of Best animated Film-New York Film critics Circle. It is the highest grossing anime/movie in Japan of all time.
Chihiro and her parents are moving to a new town, when they take a shortcut and find themselves in a world full of sprits who hate humans and Chihiro parents are turned into pigs! To save them she must work in the bathhouse under the evil witch who rules the bathhouse. She is taken on an amazing journey, discovering a wonderland she didn't know could exist and summons her own strength she never knew she had!
Spirited Away is rich in beautiful animation, a richly done story, breathtaking music and a world that only Hayao Miyazaki could create! I recommend Spirited Away to anyone, anime fan or not, children and adults. Spirited Away is not to be missed by anyone.
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Summary: a groovy, groovy movie
Review: Let me first say, that usually, I am not the biggest fan of anime, nor am I an expert, but I really enjoyed this film. It's about a young girl, who during a move with her parents, happens across a strange land, which is the home of the spirits. More importantly, it's about how this young girl "grows up" and matures in order to save herself and her parents.
With that out of the way, this film was quite the head trip...strange things are thrown at you left and right...which is why I gave it 4 and not 5 stars...it was just a little TOO trippy, but that's okay...I liked it all the same. I enjoyed Princess Monanoke a little more, but I would reccomend this film to people anyway!
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Summary: VERY HAPPY MOM
Review: MY 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER LOVES THIS MOVIE! WE GIVE THIS MOVIE TWO THUMBS UP ALL THE WAY! SHE HAD SOME FRIENDS OVER A FEW WEEKS AGO AND AFTER WATCHING IT AT OUR HOUSE, THEY WENT OUT AND BOUGHT ONE FOR THEMSELVES. IT IS WELL WORTH WATCHING AND THE ADULTS WILL LOVE IT TOO. I KNOW I SURE DID! WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL! I WOULD RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYONE!
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: When I see al the negative reviews, I wonder what is it that people dislike about it so much? They say "confusing and bizarre plot." Well, you want a confusing plot, go see Memento!(meant positively)Huh, go figure. Spirited Away is the latest installment by Hayao Miyazaki, master of anime. Seeing this really gave me the idea of what animation was supposed to be. Unlike recent failures, such as Treasure Planet and a lot of stuff by Disney, it had a spark that really pulled you in without anything but pure charm and intrigue. The lead, Chihiro, is somewhat whiny and a brat, but that all fits in. Characters fit in perfectly with their role, some selfish, some kind, and so on. The actual animation was a show of talent by Studio Ghibli, as most of the movie, I sat thinking, "Wow. This beats computer animation any day." The amazing artwork and beautiful animations all add to the unique flavor. Just amazing. Now for the bad part. I originally saw Spirited Away in Japanese, so I could not rate the voice acting. (being not-Japanese) When I saw the American version with Daveigh Chase, I was appalled to see the voice and words butchered by Disney. (surprise, surprise) Very disappointing. Overall, Spirited Away is a magical movie worth seeing... and seeing... and eventually buying. A true masterpiece... and who says all animation is just for little kids.
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Summary: This film blows my mind--a masterpiece!
Review: This movie is amazing. Incredible. It is worthy of endless superlatives. I rented the DVD for my daughter and wound up sitting transfixed at what I was witnessing. Maybe the creator got hold of some slightly toxic puffer fish, because the concepts in this film are so bizarre and wonderful that I think they MUST have been hallucinogenically induced. This is now on my Must-Buy list, but not for my kids- for me. Had this film been available to me when I was twenty years younger, and still experimenting with mind-altering substances, I may have watched it every single day. It is transforming. I love movies that transport me to another realm, and few are able to do that. The spirit baths, the herbal soap tokens, No-Face, the tiny fuzzy black ball creatures that bring Sen her shoes, the wonderfully creative and strange characters, all of it combines for an experience I won't ever forget. If you don't like this film, you were ripped off. Someone stole your creative soul.
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Summary: Finally a movie with a good plot
Review: This is the type of movie that has everything. The artwork is magnificent and the story is very creative. My friend (who likes anime and I DO NOT) convinced me to watch this. I don't know how but I got through like3 hours of anime while I usually hate it. People who say they don't like this aren't into culture and would probably thrive better with spider-man and other typical american-violence oriented stuff with weak stories. Either you like it or hate it, and if you hate it you should still know why this is great. Then I look at our american highest grossing movie like finding nemo about a kidnapped fish. Spirited Away is what a real good movie is.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: This was the first Miyazaki film that I saw, and I was captivated by the story as well as the artwork. The story involves a young girl named Chihiro. She and her family stumble into the spirit world wher her parents are trnasformed and held captive. Chihiro must find a way to stay in the spirit world and save her parents. Miyazaki paints a wonderfull spirit world that is beautiful, amazing, scary, and funny. From the soot workers to Chihiro, the characters are great. My children also loved the film. I recommend this DVD to parents and children. Another Miyazaki filem that is a must see is 'Castle in the Sky'.
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Summary: Best Miyazaki Film EVER!!!!
Review: I'm not a big fan of Anime,in fact I hate anime. But for some strange reason I love Miyazaki's films.
When I first saw this, I just rented it to see what all the hype was about. In just 2 days I watched it about 20 times. It's a wonderful film that makes me feel as though there's a Chihiro in all of us.After seeing this I have rented just about every Miyazaki film we have in our Family Video. And yes, I know doesn't make since that I hate anime,but love Miyazaki's films.I will not try to explain the movie because I can't tell it as good as Miyazaki can. I haven't seen all of his works, but I would definatly recommened "CASTLE IN THE SKY,KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE & PRINCESS MONOKE" (Only because these are the only ones I have seen so far) I would recommened this to anyone. It's really worth your money.
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Summary: One INCREDIBLE Jounrey that is Worth Taking...
Review: There's a reason why so many people are in awe of this animated film, and it is because it's SPECTACULAR. I had no idea what I was in for when I picked up "Spirited Away." I only knew that it was loved by so many different people, including my friends. So, I decided to take the trip and see what it was all about. I have to say that this is a stunning Anime that is larger-than-life. This fantasy epic is about a little girl named, Chihiro. She gets separated from her parents when they visit a strange place that turns out to be a spirit world; a world that doesn't take too kindly to humans. When her parents transforms into pigs as punishment, Chihiro is forced to take a journey into the unknown and find the courage that is buried deep within herself. As she meets strange and magical creatures, both good and bad, Chihiro starts to realize all of the things she had once taken for granted. The lessons she learns will determine the success of her accomplishments--and will also determine the fate of her parents and herself. It's hard to put into words of what I experienced when I was watching this breath-taking film, but I can tell you that taking the ride is well worth it. "Spirited Away" is a pure and energetic example of how powerful the art of animation can be when it comes to story-telling. This movie is everything a mystical journey should consist of. There's danger, and yet, there is also heart--and a lot of it. This would not have been as successful had it been filmed in a live-action movie. The art and scenery that we are presented with really goes beyond imagination. The creative mind of Hayao Miyazaki really snaps into action as he brings this powerful and unique story to life. The film also has some magnificent characters and themes. There are some cool things that this 2-disc DVD set has to offer. First of all, the picture and sound quality is really superb. You can either watch it with an English audio track or the original Japanese track. They did a really good job of dubbing it in English, as I have a hard time trying to read subtitles and keeping up with what's going on at the same time; so there, I benefited a great deal. Others might prefer the original Japanese track, which is why it's great that the DVD offers both. Extras include numerous featurettes on the making of the movie and the thought process behind it. I really loved "Spirited Away." It surprised me so many times throughout, and I was never once disappointed with the results. If you're looking for a great journey to take in the world of Anime, then this is the ride to take. It's breath-taking, imaginative, and stunningly beautiful. Do not be turned off by the fact that this is an animated feature, otherwise you might end up missing the trip of a lifetime. It's a ride I enjoyed taking, and will continue to take again and again.
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