OVERLOOKED, MUST SEE FILM!

Rating: 10/10 (4 September 1999)

I admit when I first saw the commercial for Totoro back in 1993 (when it had a short run in the theater) it looked stupid. But a few years later I saw it in my video store and gave it a chance, and it has become one of my favorite films of all time. It's beautifully animated and was directed/written by Miyazaki, who I think is the master of Anime (believe me, I've seen a lot of Anime in my day). The story is about two girls who move to the countryside and befriend a friendly forest monster, who gives them hope and helps them out. Great script, great animation and they adapted the Japanese songs perfectly. A must see film for all ages.