One of the finest fantasy movies ever made

Rating: 10/10 (4 September 2001)

From the first scene to the last, "Mononoke Hime" proves to be one of> the finest fantasies ever created. Veteran anime film maker Miyazaki once again demonstrates his genius as writer and director of this gem. Even at a lengthy 2 hrs 15 mins this movie goes quickly with as each scene flies by with stunning beauty. The story follows the cursed prince Ashitaka as he finds himself caught in the middle of a war between the industrious Iron Town and the animals and spirits of the forest. The animation is of the highest quality and the characters and locations are rendered with stunning beauty. Although it is not as well known in the US it was Japan's second all time highest grossing film. The movie is more than deserving of this honor. It is one of the best films of its genre ever made and also one of the best films period.