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Summary: One of the best
Review: Both my 5 year old and I were absolutely riveted to this movie. One of the best movies ever made, kiddie or no.
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Summary: An Outstanding Display
Review: This is one of the best animated films I have ever seen. After watching it, my breath was literally taken away.
This movie is basically about a girl named Chihiro who ends up in a magical world of the spirits, trying to save her parents. In order to stay in the spirit world, she works in the bath house under Yu-Baba's contract. She slowly learns to become stronger and not give into temptation and to help all others in need.
One of the first things I noticed in "Spirited Away" were the vibrant, rich colors. They were absolutely wonderful and helped the movie in so many levels. Each and every scene of the movie has great detail to it, transporting you directly into the film.
Facial expressions and just normal character movements were amazing. I especially loved the way Yu-Baba's dress swirled around her. The intriguing creatures that were created proves that Miyazaki has a wonderful imagination.
The only reason I didn't give "Spirited Away" five stars is because the end seemed somewhat rushed. Once Chihiro got to Swamp Bottom I felt like the end was all smashed together. There could have been a lot more depth to Haku (young man who helps Chihori) and even Kaonashi (No-Face in N.A.) who seemed to have absolutely no purpose. Also, I think there should have been more about her parents.
All in all this is a great movie, despite the "rushed ending." I would reccommend it to anyone who enjoys being transported to a magical world.
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Summary: All Ages will love this movie, Otherworldy Beautiful!!
Review: I just watched this recently and it is my all time favorite to date.
I plan to re-watch it very soon!
If you are an Adult (and I most definitly am)who appreciates wondeful animation you will love this.
it's like looking at otherworldy art created in the world of spirits, and a beautiful little story too! If you have kids they will love it but I think adults may find something even deeper in this film then a young child might get.
And if your Pagan or follow any Earth Spirituality, see this film, you won't be sorry!
and I hear Princess Mononoke is fabulous too, I plan to see this next.
You will be amazingly pleased and may have a wonderful dream of otherworldy delights.
Highly recommended!! can't wait to explore more anima like this!!
Absoulutely Beautiful..oh also the music is delightful!
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Summary: spirited away? stay away!
Review: Maybe I am too American to understand this movie. I watch just about every kids movie out there with my little ones. The most entertaining part of the movie is in the optional footage where the translators explain how they had such a hard time understanding some scenes because of cultural differences. For years we watched Pokemon and that was creative, deep and funny. This movie was similar but had nothing special in it. I don't go for anime, but I think the problem is bigger than that. I could not wait for it to end - my wife loved it.
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Summary: Blank is beauty ~~, the Tao and Zen of Eastern world
Review: I am a Taiwanese (I am from Taiwan but living in DC right now), like the most Eastern people, I know that sometimes blank is beauty.
Actually, the real original name of this movie means "Hided by Spirits". In Chinese we have a saying "A Dream Under the Tree", which is a story about a man dreamed of his life as an ant and live in the tree he is taking the nap, and wake up find everything was like a dream, but still, there are clues ti indicate everthing was real."Spirit Away" has such vague philosophcal metaphor. It shows on some charater, and the story line, especially at the very ending. I provide this point of view because most reviewer here are Westerns, and some of them does not see the beauty of Tao, Zen and the modest beauty.
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Summary: The Best Movie Ever
Review: Spirited Away is probably the best movie's I have ever seen.I cried in the end.Chihiro is my favorite character,but I also liked Hacku in his dragon form.He's cute!And I think No Face is revolting~.~
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Summary: A truely inspirational movie
Review: First i must say.. Mayazaki ROCKS!! He is that good.. i loved this movie, yes a little scary for my brothers at some parts (except they are really babyish) so dont' hesitate on buying it because of that. it teaches good morals, and they did an awesome job on the dubbing (except personally i like it in japanese and subtitled) but thats just me. I dont' want to get into the story and spoil it for you, but this is definitally an awesome movie!!!!! p.s. Don't forget to see princess monoke, castle in the sky (which I loved) and kiki's delivery service.
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Summary: Beautiful! Buy it!
Review: OMG Spirited Away was such a good movie! I don't own it yet but I'll buy it sometime. I've been dying to see it, because it was like the movie of the year in Japan. It also won an Oscar for Best Animated Flim. It is such a good movie and if you have ever seen Kiki's Delivery Service it is made by the same author. The movie is just breathe taking and it had great story line, good voice overs including the same girl from Lilo and Stitch. It's the best cartoon movie I ever seen, it's worth every penny.
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Summary: Don't pass up this remarkable film!
Review: "Spirited Away" could never be confused with a traditional Disney flick. After taking a wrong turn on the way to their new house, Chihiro and her parents stumble upon what they believe is a deserted theme park. In a terrifying scene, they are ripped apart - the parents transformed into obscenely greedy pigs and Chihiro literally fading away. Rescued by Haku, the apprentice to the witch Yubaba, Chihiro soon discovers she is trapped in a bathhouse for spirits and gods. Many hilarious, other frighteningly evil, these spirits give the bathhouse an eery surreality that Chihiro comes to embrace. Using his considerable talent, Miyazaki has once again created an inspired, stunningly animated film. Those raised on Disney might find themselves off-balance without the moralistic overtones, but Miyazaki does not create his films for young children. As with ?Princess Mononoke,? this film is far too intense and complex for those under eight. Miyazaki's films are about story and visual delights - and ?Spirited Away? is no exception. His characters are well-defined and multi-dimensional, often charming in an off-beat way. Chihiro makes an irresistible heroine, and Haku is a magnetic, appropriately mysterious hero. Even the comedic giant baby (I laugh as I think of him) fills the screen with life. The dubbed version of this movie is actually better than most dubbed versions of Japanese movies, with added lines to help those not familiar with Japanese culture orient themselves. For example, the Sumo-like radish god is named in the English, but not in the subtitled version. Also in the English, the parents grunt like pigs before they morph, foreshadowing their fate in a way the Japanese language edition does not. Although I?m a purist and always prefer the original language version, those watching the dubbed will still be rewarded. I highly recommend this film for everyone over eight years old. Don't confuse animation with simplicity because "Spirited Away" is anything but two-dimensional. Treat yourself to this remarkable film. I doubt you'll regret the entry into Miyazaki's fantastical world.
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Summary: Great for older kids and adults
Review: My 8 and 12 year old are anime fans, but because of their age had rather been limited to Dragon Ball Z (so much anime is R-rated)and needless to say I haven't gotten interested in DBZ. But then we discovered Miyazaki! Spirited Away is even better than Princess Monokoke in my opinion - with a richer storyline and the artwork even more amazing. My kids and I still discuss the movie's themes of overcoming your fears, the power of love, that beauty and/or good can be found within almost anyone, etc. Yes, there are some scary parts (pig parents and No-Face)but I think any kid over 8 would be fine - and some younger (Lord of the Rings is MUCH scarier and certainly more violent). AND, this is absolutely a movie that you will love to watch with your child - in case they are scared, to discuss the sophisticated themes, and HECK just cause its a GREAT movie! I can't wait to see the other Miyazaki movies - oh, and I'm sure my kids are looking forward to it too!!
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