Disney - lost in translation

Rating: 9/10 (1 June 2013)

Beautiful movie. I love Totoro. I first viewed the original DVD release at a friend's house with English voice over, and was completely charmed. When I went to look for it, I accidentally snagged the Disney version. I mean no disrespect to the voice talent, but... something got lost.
If The Seven Samurai had been released in the U.S. with Yul Brynner, Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, et al., dubbing over in English, well, just imagine if you dare. Fortunately, they made The Magnificent Seven instead.
The original Totoro English track just seems more, um, Japanese. More authentic. I would recommend Totoro to anyone, but would suggest that the Disneyfried version may disappoint.