Review of My Neighbor Totoro (1988) by Ted Shen for Chicago Reader — 24 Sep 2016
Sheer enchantment, this 1989 animated feature is a key early work by Hayao Miyazaki. It exemplifies Ghibli's style of fanciful realism, paying close attention to minute details as well-drawn figures move across a fluid backdrop.
It also deals straightforwardly with substantial emotions like fear of death, though at times it veers toward the heart-tugging cuteness of the Pokemon series.
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This review of My Neighbor Totoro (1988) was written by Ted Shen and published by Chicago Reader on 24 Sep 2016.
My Neighbor Totoro has generally received very positive reviews.
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