Anime At Its Finest

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2001)

I think this film should dispel the notion once for all that animation is just for children. I looked at the ratings demographics, and unfortunately, this trend is somewhat reflected by the scores. Too many adults look at animation and automatically dismiss it as beneath their taste and interest.
This film works on so many levels. I enjoyed the absolutely stunning animation on the surface while becoming immersed with the powerful and gripping storyline. For some reason, I couldn't help but remember an old cartoon on Nickelodeon called "David and the Gnomes" where a fox named Swift worked in harmony with the people who loved the forest.
If anything, Princess Mononoke should remind us of the true beauty of nature. Irontown is the proverbial New York City, using resources and growing at the expense of the land and wildlife around it. I have a new appreciation for my mom's gardens after watching this film.
This film is the pinnacle of anime. Wonderfully voiced and beautifully directed, this is a must see for anyone.