Rating: 
Summary: great, except...
Review: I had no idea that I was getting a Disney production when I rented Spirited Away. But when you press Play on the DVD you don't get opening credits, but instead John Lasseter - creator of Pixar Studios - laying it on a bit thick about how fortunate you are that Disney has brought you this wonderful film. Thanks, John. Just shut up and let's get on with the show.It certainly is a wonderful film. It's no surprise that the animation and storyline are fantastic - that's been well documented here. It is surprising that the rest of the experience - the voices and music - are so weak. They are too Western to fit well with the visuals, and I assume that's attributable to the Disney production team. (Another reviewer - "from Seattle, WA USA" - wrote more about this.) The one extra meta-feature that I watched was so self-congratulatory that I couldn't finish it. Yes, we all recognize that we owe the Disney Corporation a huge debt of gratitude for bringing us this masterpiece of animation. I'd like to get ahold of a non-Disnified version, though. Maybe I could give that one the full five star rating.
Rating: 
Summary: Incredible story telling and animation
Review: This film is fantastic. I won't go into the plot as other reviews have already done so competently, so I'll relate my reaction to watching it. Every scene is a wonderful blend of child-like precocious-ness, fanciful animation, and fantastic story telling. Every scene is imbued with mystery and a sense of wonderment and I found myself completely enchanted from beginning to end. The characters are rich and interesting, the colors jump off the screen, and I was completely enraptured by the wonderful journey that this little girl embarked on. Viewing this film is truly a delight that people of all ages can appreciate. I recommend this film highly; even for an adult it is highly enchanting and wonderful.
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Summary: "Why in the world, do you think I should give you a job?"
Review: I am confused why this movie this movie won best animated feature film, I don't think this was the best out the 5 films that was nomiated for best animated feature film. Since this is also a venson of this movie in Japan, there is a cast for the people who live in America, made by Disney. The English cast includes Daveigh Chase (from Lilo & Stitch, who voiced Lilio). As the movie opens, a preteen girl named Chihiro (Daveigh Chase) who is moving to a new house with her father (Michael Chiklis) and mother (Lauren Holly). They are almost to thier new house, when the dad, decides to take a short cut to the house, and end up at a bulding, they decide (expect for Chihiro) to take a quick look around, Chihiro doesn't want to look, but comes along anyways. They had up in a strange town, they seems to be deserted, Chihiro's parents start to eat in a restaurant, and she goes off. She is warned by a local that if she doesn't get a job, she will be turned to something else then what she is by Yababa (Suzanne Pleshette), she gets send off to see Kamaji (David Oqden Stiers) who sends her to see Yababa. Yababa lives at the top of the bath house, and Chihiro has to take about a couple of elevators, before arriving at Yababa's. At first, Yababa doesn't want to give Chihiro a job, but she would not take no for answer. Then she strikes a deal with Yababa, that she will not leave unless Yababa gives her a job. She gives, and Chihiro signs a contract, and her name gets changed to Sen.
Rating:
Summary: A wonderful, unique animated film for all ages
Review: This is a jewel that you will want to view repeatedly and you will see different things in it each time. Our kids (3-9-yrs) all love it and the adults love it, too. The story is inspiring for kids. The artwork is beautiful. There are funny little things going on off to the side in each scene. It seems so bizarre the first view but the imaginary world becomes normal and real after that and you get into the story and characters. Recommended for all ages.
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Summary: Miyazaki has lost his magic in the art of animation
Review: When I first saw this, I thought that I was in for a real
treat seeing how it was so hyped. To my disappointment,
I really didn't think it was that engaging in terms of the
story and characters. Sure it was creative (no-face, yubaba)
but for me it just didn't drive the story at all. Its about a two hour movie, but for me it felt more like 4 or 5 hours...
it was THAT bad. Anyway I really would not recommend this
to anyone who is a fan of Miyazaki's work or loves anime
because they'll probably be disappointed..big time. Just
plain boring:(
Rating:
Summary: the best movie ever
Review: its the best movie i've ever seen in my life and i have seen alot
Rating:
Summary: best miyazaki, best animated movie... best.
Review: this blows all miyazaki's previous movies out of the water. i saw "castle in the sky" after seeing this one -- no comparison at all. the sheer inventiveness is enough to blow you away. and for once, the "making of" featurette is actually entertaining and enlightening. i loved the scenes of miyazaki making ramen noodles. and for gods sake skip the disney introduction and watch it in japanese. much love to miyazaki and studio ghibli. beauty.
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Summary: cute movie great for everyone
Review: this movie is great and its good for kids too you can get this and not have to worry about anything bad. its a really cute movie everyone in the family can enjoy
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Summary: Alice in Wonderland?
Review: Having seen the preious moives from Hayao Miyazaki, I think I know pretty much what will be happening in this movie. Some sort of man vs. nature kinda thing. To be suprise, this is not the case but rather it is kinda like Alice in Wonderland -- having the big headed motel owner being the queen, and the workers being the solders. I think this movie is just another version of Kiki's Delivery Service with the same theme. One goes in a strange place. One meets some friends. One gets into trouble. One gets excitement. One fights for something. One wins. One gets out the strange place and happy ever. This is not a boring movie but I constantly try to match the plot (if there is any) to the current event around my own life (my own strange place if I may say). This may be a better movie if it is released in the 80's. However, nowaday, we are mostly worrying about war and stuffs like this, this movie just doesn't suit.
Rating: 
Summary: Why?
Review: why is this movie so popular? i dont have the answer. it is really long, and a bunch of strange magical things keep happening one after the other including some stupid things like "if you become afraid at all, they can see you!". it started so smartly but then went downhill so quickly. i like animated movies and loved shrek. but this is just plain silly movie.
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