One of Miyazaki's best

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2014)

This was the film that introduced a whole lot of Americans, including myself to Miyazaki. While it isn't my favorite anymore, it's still one of his absolute best. The English VA is also pretty good as well.
The film starts with a whiny girl named Chihiru. As with many of his other films, the girl develops through magic and choreography. The visuals are stupendous with creatures of various sizes, colors, and shapes. No-face is probably the oddest character in the movie, and the one that could potentially give kids nightmares. I'd recommend this movie for 10 and up because of that guy alone.
My single complaint for the film is that the scene in Swamp Bottom is just a bit too happy for it's own good. It somewhat removes the watcher from the experience of the film and makes it a bit to sappy.
Otherwise, this film is well paced and well balanced. I don't want to spoil much as this film is just wonderful.
9.6/10