A truly moving and magical film

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2007)

I am my blood, Asian, so it is just natural for me to watch anime movies. The first one I saw was Princess Mononoke, so it was just natural for me to watch this one next, since it is from Miyazaki. I must say, this film really touched my heart. I haven't been captivated this way by a movie since I saw King Kong two years ago. Any way, I'll get to my points. The idea was actually very original, the main character was a typical cute and quirky little girl, and the film just blew me out of the water. First of all, Miyazaki's art style is really something to look at: he makes the bathhouse really believable, along with all its inhabitants. The struggle of a ten-year old girl to set things straight is something we can all relate to. The music was top-notch, bringing back memories (to me) of home, which would be Asia. Finally, Spirited Away shows, for people like me, that you don't always have to watch action movies with tons of violence. This movie had almost no violence, yet it was better than a lot of action-war movies I watch.
Closing Comments: 10/10. Miyazaki's crowning achievement. Really well done. I think everyone should watch this movie.