mind-blowing masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (11 August 2006)

In my opinion, "Spirited Away" is certainly the best animated movie ever. The quality of animation is obviously rousing and leaves no doubts who is the greatest master of contemporary animation. Hayao Miyazaki created fantastic, surrealistic world with great reverence. Every shot from this film can be regarded as a work of art as well as every single scene takes my breath away to such an extent that I can't even point out which one made the biggest impression on me. Nevertheless, the beautiful workmanship is not only virtue of this flick as "Spirited Away" provides also extremely coherent plot. It occurs that Miyazaki's imagination has no limits. The main heroine is entangled in a series of unexpected events having their roots probably in the mythology. The story develops through and extensively uses the main heroine. All characters are incredibly likable, which unceasingly attracts viewer's attention. "Spirited Away" is a very universal parable which works on many levels and offers, at the same time, a unique experience. Thus, I consider this film an absolute masterpiece and I highly recommend it regardless of age and any other factors.