Miyazaki, the Master

Rating: 8/10 (29 April 2003)

I first fell in love with the work of Miyazaki when I saw Princess Mononoke about a year ago. When I saw a preview for Spirited Away, I knew exactly who had made it. I was enthralled. The symbolism of Princess Mononoke blew me away then just as Spirited Away does now. Many people have been saying that Spirited Away is "Alice in Wonderland" retold. I beg to differ. Miyazaki's story has meaning whereas "Alice in Wonderland" doesn't. A lot of people brush off these movies because they are animated. That is such a bad attitude. It's art and art comes in all shapes and sizes. People love the Matrix but quite a bit of the film was falsified. I just don't understand why Anime doesn't get the credit it deserves. It's so challenging to sit down and draw an entire movie. All in all Spirited Away is deserving of your viewing. Tell me what you think of Noh Face at the end. I really think that Noh Face is open to interpretation as to what spirit he is. thanks!