An honest review

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2011)

Unlike a lot of other's reviewing this, i didn't grow up watching this. I watched this movie for the first time in 2010, and i was 19. I'm capable of temporarily adjusting the age of my mind, to enjoy the more simple films, and view them as they were meant to be seen, and understood. That being said, i won't be judging this film and nitpicking the smallest of problems in the view because those problems are irrelevant considering this is a cartoon written, and made for children.
Although this movie is aimed at children, it is unique, and different enough compared to other children's movies that it almost gives off this "Wizard of Oz" feeling, where you can enjoy this as a true piece of art, rather than another lame children's movie thrown together over night.
The depth in these girls are outstanding for such a simple film, and it feels as if you really know them by the end. And Totoro is just adorable. The person behind the idea of this character is very creative and original.
You can poke holes in this story, and point out a few things that don't add up, but in the end it has a lot of things that don't work in our "real" world, so you shouldn't expect the movie to make complete absolute sense.
The bottom line is, if you can watch a touching, and heartwarming children's movie without thinking "This is totally gay!", and you're mature enough to connect with these characters than it's a movie you can watch and enjoy over and over again.
So if you haven't seen this, check it out. It is definitely worth your time.