a breakthrough animation...

Rating: 6/10 (7 April 2006)

'Spirited Away' is a haunting and imaginative story (a Japanese animation) about a young girl who ends up in a world filled with gods and amusing creatures and characters. She must save her parents, which have been turned into pigs by a witch, and she must avoid getting caught herself. 'Spirited Away' is a unique look at culture and at imagination; some of the concepts are completely different, so the film may seem odd to some who do not understand some of the elements behind it. 'Spirited Away' is an enchanting little story which engages the viewer at all times with its particular characters and situations, and it is a film that gives us hope. The animation is also done very well. This film is truly a gem!