Spirited Away (2002)

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.

This is literally one of the best films I've ever seen. The main character developed well, the story was amazing, the music was well done, and the animation looked beautiful.

During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts. I don't get how 'Spirited Away' is on this list but not great animated movies like Toy Story, Toy Story 2 or at least The Iron Giant i just don't freaking get it. Even if you see the film dubbed or not nothing changes that much since it still stays the same garbage that it was the first time plus i did not liked the main girl one bit and it's sad that movies like this somehow end up in here. (0/10)

This is my favorite movie of all times. As other Miyazaki movies, the main character is a girl who goes through a lot during the story, resulting in great change and growing of the character. But, unlike other movies do, Chihiro's change is subtle. By the time we get to the end, we are not actually informed that she has grown. In order to perceive it, we need to pay a lot of attention to her actions and words from the beginning to the end. Not only her character is very well constructed, but all the main characters. Even the secondary ones, I' d say. The meaning behind No Face's actions is one of my favorite things of the story. The japanese culture is so well presented in this movie, it makes my Japan-lover heart trembles everytime I watch it. Those who don't know Japan very well may not realize it, but even the way the names are chosen is related to the japanese language. Another Strong point is the amazing soundtrack, composed mainly by Joe Hisaishi, one of my favorite musicians of the world. "The name of life" gets me to the movie feels even when at the most random moments.

This is what Willy Wonka was singing about - Pure Imagination! Brought to life by amazing animation, this is unbelievably innovative in it's setting and characters, and also just breathtaking to look at. A truly wonderful animated fantasy!