And Just When You Thought It Was Over...

Rating: Null/10 (7 March 2003)

Yes, Yes... It seems that even the most refreshing of Anime features nowadays are borrowing from other Anime that borrowed from previous anime (or even a mishmash of American cinema) and so on. "Spirited Away" has definitely made an exception here, marking a renaissance with help from its predecessor, "Princess Mononoke". The best thing when viewing "Spirited Away" is simply to not expect anything in particular and just go with the dreamlike plot. This movie swept me off my feet, just as the main character (a wonderfully depicted, innocent yet headstrong little girl) was as her world was flipped upside-down. Even the Anime fans who prize the genre for the utmost in nudity and Satanic bloodbaths will give respect for this original work of art. And an open-ended plot on top of it - I just love that!!