Prepare yourself for a magical journey in SPIRITED AWAY, the acclaimed Japanese animation by renown director Hayao Miyazaki. Chihiro finds herself lost in the spirit world after her parents are transformed into pigs by a malevolent witch, and she must gather her strength and courage if she hopes to save them! SPIRITED AWAY transports us to a fantasy world that is filled with strange and magnificent creatures who are brought to life through Miyazaki's captivating animated style. Chihiro's journey is a timeless story of self-discovery and the coming of age, where a young girl first discovers love and compassion by acting outside herself. Miyazaki uses traditional storytelling techniques to paint a unique new fairy tale that children of all ages can relate to, while keeping with its Japanese origins. The sometimes horrifying creatures that Chihiro encounters each represent a stage of childhood that she must overcome, and bring with them valuable lessons that she will use in her budding adolescence. SPIRITED AWAY provides childlike wonder for kids and adults alike, and is a masterpiece of modern animation.
Rating: 10/10.
Movies like SPIRITED AWAY:
HOUSE, PRINCESS MONONOKE, HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, MIRRORMASK.
I enjoyed this film and really liked the animation... good choice...
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One of my favorite movies of all time (definitely in my top 10). I love his animation style - the details are breathtaking and he is a great story teller.
ReplyDelete(And this movie is why I did not fall head over heels in love with Avatar - although it was beautiful....this is a better story. And I fully expect the Avatar fans (like husband) to hate me for saying that :D
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This was the first time I saw SPIRITED AWAY, and thankfully I got to experience it with my daughter! She loved it too, so we are both big fans. Now I need to get back to Princess Mononoke!
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