Mild & Strong At The Same Time. ♦ 74%

Rating: 7/10 (20 July 2013)

After so much years of waiting, i finally watched this & I am disappointed.
First half is very intriguing. Stretching the second half into some relationships cliché is nothing as an explanation to the whole alternate reality setup. The implications are very explosive but the point looks malicious to me. Yes, the imagination is hyper here but relating it to the real life (if that is what it is called) doesn't seem right. The characters are carved aptly and in parallel to reality, but the climax kinda bamboozled me.
All show & no sense is the statement I'd like to frame for the ending sequences. Highly exasperated with the outcome, I seriously doubt the intentions of the makers. The running time is long & as a viewer, the experience wasn't great maybe because I am not an anime-loving-person.
Although, Chihiro will stay with me forever 'cause she talks about grit & perseverance & most importantly, love. Animation is good, humor is good & music pulls itself off.
BOTTOM LINE: As the folks say, every child under 14 should see it. As for the adults, choose & suit yourself!
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
Profanity/Nudity: No | Sex: No | Violence: Strong | Gore: Mediocre