Review of Spirited Away (2001) by Delysid — 29 Aug 2005
Everything Miyazaki does has at least a touch of genius, but "Spirited Away" is his triumph -- pure brilliance on every level. Beautiful animation, compelling characters, set in a fantastic world as layered, convincing, and magical as "Lord of the Rings", but with a vastly different flavour.
I know little about Japanese mythology, but I suspect there's a lot of it in this film, yet its appeal is universal and immediate. This is a film well worth buying the DVD for, as it will reward repeated viewings in a way few other films can match.
This review of Spirited Away (2001) was written by Delysid on 29 Aug 2005.
Spirited Away has generally received very positive reviews.
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