Really Amazing

Rating: 10/10 (20 January 2000)

I saw Mononoke Hime with English subtitles, which is my favorite way to view foreign films. Although I came in late, I was sucked into the plot with in minutes. Mononoke had such wonderful animation and a story which sucked you in.
I had seen Nauiscaa the previous night, and heard that Mononoke was in many ways a repeat. In my opinion, Mononoke was better. The characters, for one, were much more developed. I think that it was improved by not having San do everything, as Nauiscaa did. It was nice that there was more variety in the action.
Mononoke also had amazing animation. I have been seeing anime for a long time, and love the style when it is pulled off well, not in the Pokemon fashion. Mononoke's scenes of battle, towns, and particularly the forests were breath taking.
I wholeheartedly recommend Mononoke to anyone who enjoys stories of love, nature, and battle, but avoid it if you dislike gore. As I have said, the animation is good, gore looks real sometimes.