Spirited Away (2001)
Spirited Away (2001) 9/10
2003 Oscar: Best Animated Film
2002 Berlin Film Festival: Golden Berlin Bear
2002 HK Film Awards: Best Asian Film
2002 New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Animated Film
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Couldn’t put Humpty together again.
All of Disney’s classics and all the Pixar’s men
Couldn’t best Hayao’s Spirited Away
Spirited Away is transcendant. It is a story that transcends age group, culture, language and time. It is a film that can be enjoyed no matter when you are, when you are. And its a darn good film, the best animated film i have ever watched in my short lifespan.
How many synonyms of awesome are there? Well, try : amazing, mesmerising, superlative, riveting, enchanting, unforgettable, brilliant, etc.
Easily Hayao Miyazaki’s crowning achievement, Spirited Away creates a new and refreshing world, not unlike Alice In Wonderland or The Wizard of Oz and pupulates it with engaging and refreshing characters, a compelling plot and tautly crafted drama. What results is pure cinematic magic, and even though its my second viewing of the film, it’s lustre is not at all diminished.
In short, if there is only one animated film you watch, make that Spirited Away.
“I struggled to find the source of imperfection in this film”-Draxblog
“Watching this movie, you immediately become aware of two things – the animation is excellent (something that will come as no surprise to anyone who has seen one of Miyazaki’s previous outings) and the story turns in unusual, often unexpected directions. One of the biggest problems I have with many animated films (even the best ones) is plot predictability. That’s not the case here.”- James Berardinelli
