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Paul Tyrrell (139 KP) rated Spirited Away (2001) in Movies

Apr 26, 2020  
Spirited Away (2001)
Spirited Away (2001)
2001 | Animation, Fantasy
6
8.4 (62 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Animation (0 more)
Mind trip1st time tfat (0 more)
Weird, just weird
1st time that I've watched one of the Studio Ghibli films and I've got to be honest it wasnt my cup of tea. Bit like the Lion, the witch and the wardrobe, with a different storyline arc. Very strange and a bit of a mind trip.
Like I say, not for me, but lots of people love it. 8/9 for some. Just a 6 for me
  
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Andrew Koltuniuk (767 KP) rated The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013) in Movies

May 13, 2020 (Updated May 13, 2020)  
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (2013)
2013 | Documentary
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
I'm always curious to watch a documentary about filmmakers and their craft. This documentary was very interesting to watch. I've seen two Miyazaki films and three Studio Ghibli films. It was very interesting to see a little bit of the men behind the films. The way that they think and the way that they act. I don't think that The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness was the best doc I've watched, but it was interesting nonetheless.
  
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Jacob Reese (14 KP) rated Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1997) in Movies

Sep 19, 2020  
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1997)
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) (1997)
1997 | Action, Animation, Drama
10
8.6 (14 Ratings)
Movie Rating
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Another masterpiece by Studio Ghibli. This is a fantastic movie with great attention to detail and some fantastic interpretation of classic Japanese mythology. This is a beautiful tale of respect and the hunt for peace between humans and spirits. It gives the message that we need to respect nature and all that it provides for us. We may have strayed from nature in some areas of the world but we can still respect it and all that comes from nature.
  
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Suswatibasu (1702 KP) rated Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) in Movies

Aug 26, 2017  
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
2016 | Action, Animation, Sci-Fi
7
7.3 (23 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Not quite in the same league as other Japanese animations
Just like those crazy Studio Ghibli films of fantastic tales and amazing creatures, Laika productions (famous for Coraline) has created a stop motion animation using Japanese folklore. Now as a fan of Ghibli, I can say that this is no way near that league although the animation is always amazing to behold.

The story is rather tragic of a boy from a magical powerful family, who has escaped with his mother as a baby, losing an eye in the process, and growing up to play an instrument that has the power to control paper. Both he and his mother are poor, livingin a cave, hiding away from this family - his father has also perished in this initial battle. However, they are found and his mother gives him her powers to escape and try and find a way of defeating her sisters and father.


It's a quest-based film, filled with perilous obstacles and while it was sad at times - I just don't think it was as heartfelt as other Japanese animations. The voices of Matthew McConaughey and Charlize Theron is always fantastic to hear though.
  
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Sam (228 KP) rated My Neighbor Totoro (1988) in Movies

Aug 30, 2019 (Updated Aug 30, 2019)  
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
1988 | Animation, Fantasy
7
8.9 (47 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Loveable (2 more)
Whimsical
Reminiscent of Childhood
Not My Favorite
This is an adorable tale about two young sisters and their father moving into a new home. This place is a bit of a fixer upper but the whimsical and magical little house makes the whole place seem alive. The whole film is very memorable of a childhood filled with adventures through the woods and dreams of meeting strange new creatures. Although not one of my favorites of the Studio Ghibli films it still holds it own within the collection.
  
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Bostonian916 (449 KP) rated Spirited Away (2001) in Movies

Aug 20, 2020  
Spirited Away (2001)
Spirited Away (2001)
2001 | Animation, Fantasy
10
8.4 (62 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Studio Ghibli remains the most important studio in the history of anime. Spirited Away is one of, if not, my favorite anime of all time.

What sets it apart is the execution of the story telling. Two thirds of the movie takes place during mundane tasks like eating and cleaning. Something so simple is surprisingly remarkably refreshing.

I don't want to go into the meanings that can be interpreted within the film. I don't want to spoil anything to prevent anyone from drawing their own conclusions, but please see this movie. You will wonder why it took so long to do so.