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Summary: Sweet and wonderful
Review: I've gotten all of my friends and their children hooked on this instant classic. Such a sweet story with loveable characters. Your family will love watching it again and again :)
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Summary: Absolutely Magical
Review: I loved this anime very much. It brought a magical feeling back to me that I had not felt since childhood. I was intrigued by the story and the realistic depictions of the children. Totoro was frightening and uplifting at the same time. I would recommend getting this anime not just for kids but also for adults who want to recapture some to the magic that still can be apart of our lives. This anime is a must for anime fans. It's fun, funny, and full of whimsical adventures.
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Summary: My favorite wood sprite, Tottoro-chan!
Review: I got hooked on Miyazaki films while living in Japan and have even visited the "Tottoro bus stop" in Oita, my husband's home town. It's basically a shrine to Tottoro with little figurines all over.
I think this movie captures a lot about growing up, learning responsibility, being part of a family and appreciating the natural world around us, no matter what culture you come from. I was so excited to share this with my 10-year old niece who absolutely loved it!
I definitely would recommend this movie to anyone. I would have given it 5 stars, but since I don't own this DVD version (I brought mine over from Japan), I can't comment on the quality of the DVD itself. As for the movie, I would give it 5 stars and then some...
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Summary: Great move, Bad DVD
Review: First of all, this is a great move; excellent story, expertly animated. I just wish that the DVD was worthy of the movie. Compared to other films of this calibre (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke) this DVD is just unacceptablly bare bones.
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Summary: a must own!
Review: my neighbor totoro is a wonderful movie for all ages! i have not met anyone who has seen it that doesn't like it. it's a very whimsical cartoon that shows the strength and courage of 2 children as they experience many changes in their lives. it shows how one can see the beauty of everything.
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Summary: Fun for young ones and their parents...
Review: OK I must admit I owned this on VHS long before I was a parent. We are huge Japanese Animation fans and I really enjoyed Totoro. My almost 3 year old son loves it too. He sings along with the opening song. Totoro himself is a bit scary on occasion for the little guy, but it doesn't reduce the requests to watch it. The only sad part is the DVD only has the English Dubbed version and I really would have preferred watching it with subtitles in the original Japanese as the voice acting was better. The actress who goes the voice of Angelica on the rugrats does the voice of the little sister - it disturbs me, but that could just be me. That aside - it is a great movie that appeals to childrens imagination and belief in the magical and mysterious. It will quickly go into "heavy rotation" in any household.
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Summary: Brilliant movie, sub-par DVD.
Review: I can't add anything to the other reviews here about the movie itself. Yes, it's really that good. Possibly even better. As the old saying goes: if you have a child, are a child, or ever were a child, you need to see this.I can, unfortunatly, say a few less than positive things about the DVD that Fox/FHE has put together here, and I have to dock a star here, and considered docking more. It's excusable that this is a no-extras release: it's bargain-priced, and I'm sure that the age of the film and the language barrier would make assembling a supplements package difficult. It is NOT excusable that the film is presented ONLY in pan-and-scan format, with ONLY the (admittedly good) English-language soundtrack. This film is a work of art, and the only (legal) way to see it right now in the US is in a form that's been vandalized, and that's a pity. That said...buy it anyway. Your kids won't notice the difference, and hopefully if this disc sells well someone at Fox will notice and put together a proper edition for the enthusiasts.
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY PERFECT (FOR ANY AGE)
Review: And to think I almost missed this treasure. It is an absolutely beautiful tale for children of all ages and those of us who still have the ability to lose ourselves in fantasy worlds. What I really appreciate is the story's ability to let me forget our times, to some extent. When the little girl was playing in the backyard by herself while her father worked inside, I found myself worrying whether it was safe. When she crawled into the brush following one of the creatures, I fretted that someone might be waiting to do her harm. The more I watched, the more I relaxed. In this world, nothing bad was going to happen. It actually makes you shift your everyday gears and enjoy the moment. It is as sweet and gentle as it appears to be. If for no other reason than to be able to relax and forget your cares, you should purchase My Neighbor Totoro, for yourself as well as your children. You won't regret it.
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Summary: Very good but not as complex as Miyazaki's later work.
Review: This is a totally delightfull tale. I would highly reccomend it to everyone, especially those with young kids. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it is not quite as good as some of Miyazaki's other work.
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Summary: This is the BEST movie for kids!
Review: Bar none, this is the best movie for kids. Humor, adventure, suspense and lovable creatures to boot. There are no bad guys, no scary creatures. Just plain fun! A MUST buy for parents!
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