There is some magic in this title

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2011)

My 4 year old absolutely loves it and learned the song by herself in Japanese. I do like most Miyasaki films this however is special I don't know if its the giant fluffy Totoro the bizarre Cheshire like cat bus which I bought when I visited Japan. The fact that they portray a believable family view through the eyes of little Mei. The story is quite simple not clichéd it falls into a visual narrative with great views with an amazing level of detail counting this film is 20 years it remains ageless and is greatly enjoyable. Miyasaki is not the Disney of Japan he is in a league of his own. A must see for the family particularly if you dislike the princess stereotypes. The music is quite catchy too.