Absolutely Beautiful.

Rating: 10/10 (29 March 2006)

This movie is amazing. Miyazaki is one of the most talented animation directors and one of the best directors in general of all time. This movie may not make sense to a lot of people, but is beautiful to me. This movie is not just about some girl who is transported to a magical land. No! This movie is about a girl facing her fears to help the ones she loves, and helping even the ones she doesn't. Romance, adventure, suspense, and comedy are perfectly fused together in an intoxicating mix. There were even scenes when I was on the verge of tears, and I usually do not cry during movies. In fact, this was the first one I ever even felt sad about! While the movie was a bit confusing at times, it was great. The voice acting in English was perfectly executed, and even though I've never seen it in Japanese, I'm sure it's just as good or better. If you ever come across this movie at Blockbuster or any movie store, please, please, rent it. It is absolutely beautiful. This has to be one of the best movies ever made.