Bizarre, beautiful, unique

Rating: 10/10 (26 September 2006)

It's a wonderful feeling when a film that you were expecting to be pretty good turns out to be absolutely fantastic. This feature was a surreal, magical journey for all ages (although the kids may be frightened in a few spots) that carries as many messages as you could care to search for. A nice touch is the amount of homages they have chosen to pay to other such fantasy films (Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz, Neverending Story). Overall, a thrilling ride for the senses and a fresh breeze for anyone who is a little tired of the run of the mill fantasy crap that is being churned out by major American studios today. Spirited Away gives them all a good run for their money. Brilliant!!!