It riveted a 2 year old and a 3 year old 3 TIMES IN A ROW!!!

Rating: 10/10 (23 October 2000)

Hayao Miyazaki's understanding of childhood is truly remarkable.
This film is the precise combination of exploration and whimsy that connects with the expanding creativity characteristic of small children -- and those of us who must be children at heart.
The richness of character and the incredible visual and conceptual detail are pure Miyazaki. I was glad when my kids wanted to rewind it and watch it again, because I did too! (and I still do!)