A Miyazaki favourite

Rating: 10/10 (19 March 2020)

Needless to say, I feel that this is an extremely evocative film which is beautifully illustrated and constructed. Certainly is heavily allegorical, however I never felt that it was heavy handed or debilitated the piece whatsoever.
Mononoke contains many of Miyazaki's signature themes such as portraying powerful women, heavily pro-conservation and pro-nature, the clash of new-age industry and older traditions and wholly Shinto, but in a unique and detailed world which breathes life into the story.
Some negative reviews critique the English dub - just watch it in the original Japanese.