Such an endlessly charming slice-of-life story seen from a child's perspective.

Rating: 9/10 (13 August 2019)

There is just something about the simplicity of the premise of My Neighbour Totoro which makes it such an engaging watch.
You see the reality depicted of a couple of sister playing around their house while they are told that they have to move to another place soon. They act just like regular children would when such a message is delivered. That's not the only encounter with reality in the movie, but let me tell you, it's not just material changes, but some serious events handled in such a respectful way without being as heavy handed as the tear-jerkingly sad Grave of the Fireflies released that same year.
And as always the animation is just gorgeous with beautiful design of iconic characters, immersive landscapes and grabbing elements of imaginative beings which can be in every child's mind at that young age.
A nice feel-good movie with a surprisingly real setting. Not just a mindless kids film, but an animated classic.