Incredible Beyond Words

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2000)

Rarely I go to see a film and left the theatre stunned with such awe. Many of the audiences even sat silently throughout the end credit with the aura of respect, and it's understandable. It's breathtakingly beautiful, emotionally complex, and epic in scale. I mean, this movie is just so absorbing. Once in a lifetime, I am grateful that someone like Mr. Miyazaki fully awakened my inner child and totally had me absorbed throughout the movie with a world so rich in mythical wonder. How many animated movies out there can make a fully grown adult fight back tears without any sentimentality? The characters are all so down-to-earth and realistically portrayed, throw in a plot that is full of heart, and thank goodness for the top-notch dubbing done by top Hollywood actors. I can just go on ranting and raving about this movie until the cows come home. In my opinion, it's SO good that no other animated films can ever hope to compare with Princess Mononoke. Bottom word, it is a flawless masterpiece; a pure work of genius that deserves to be seen by many generations to come, both adults and children alike. So see this film, because it will be one of the best ride to another world anyone could ever experience. I personally guarantee it.