Breathtaking journey

Rating: 10/10 (20 December 2002)

I'm not the usual anime fan, I normally don't watch this genre of movie, but Spirited Away had me in awe at the masterful artistry on display.
The great storyline was equally matched by the exquisite animation of the artists. The range of creatures and spirits conjoured on the screen was breathtaking and showed fantastic imagination.
Spirited Away is a complete success in turning Chihiro, an insecure girl trapped in a strange new world, into a heroin that has the power to inspire children watching this movie.
This certainely isn't a 'kiddie' movie, it has enough to sustain any interested adult's attention for two hours and leave them as captivated as a child. The humour is subtle, well crafted, and works on many levels.
Although I haven't seen the original version, the English dubbing is first class and doesn't reduce the enjoyment of the movie.
Spirited Away is the movie highlight of 2002.