MY NEW FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL-TIME

Rating: 10/10 (1 December 2000)

I can never give a good review of this movie without a)giving away the entire plot--don't worry, no spoilers in this one--or b)confusing the crap out of the reader.
What can I possibly say about this movie that hasn't been said before? How about that it really sucks to live in a country where beautiful animation like this is so unappreciated and goes unnoticed by the general public...hmm, actually, I think that might have been said already. Hayao Miyazaki is a genius...nope, that's been said too.
Anyways, the reason this movie is my number one pick is because it so refreshing to get away from the predictable Hollywood plots, characters, and motives (i.e. to make money). Also, it has an ending that Hollywood would never think to do. Princess Mononoke is not just a great movie, it is a work of art. Miyazaki's works are never simple, as with Mononoke. A lot of thought goes into the making of this movie, and more importantly, a lot of thought goes into watching it. It challenges you to think that there is no clear-cut good or evil. Who exactly is the "bad guy" in this flick? No one knows! But that's the beauty of it all.......*echh* I'm going in circles again...
Simply put, check this movie out, even if you're not an anime fan. You'll either love it or like it. Either way, you're sure to be entertained.