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'''''Spirited Away''''' is an animated film written and directed by [[Hayao Miyazaki]] and produced by [[Studio Ghibli]] and released in 2001. It is about a young girl moving into a new town, but an unplanned detour by her parents causes them to end up in a strange spirit world. Her parents are turned into pigs, and the little girl finds herself in the employ of a witch who owns a bathhouse for the spirits. Everywhere the little girl turns there is danger, but also fascinating excitement. | '''''Spirited Away''''' is an animated film written and directed by [[Hayao Miyazaki]] and produced by [[Studio Ghibli]] and released in 2001. It is about a young girl moving into a new town, but an unplanned detour by her parents causes them to end up in a strange spirit world. Her parents are turned into pigs, and the little girl finds herself in the employ of a witch who owns a bathhouse for the spirits. Everywhere the little girl turns there is danger, but also fascinating excitement. | ||
− | I first saw the movie shortly after it came out in the USA with my friends who | + | I first saw the movie shortly after it came out in the USA with my friends who were huge anime geeks. I enjoyed it and noticed that it had a lot in common with [[Alice's Adventures In Wonderland]]. After repeat viewings, I began to like it more and more. |
==Review== | ==Review== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away] - Wikipedia. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away] - Wikipedia. | ||
+ | * [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245429 imdb.com/title/tt0245429] - IMDB. | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByXuk9QqQkk youtube.com/watch?v=ByXuk9QqQkk] - Trailer. | ||
Revision as of 22:43, 21 June 2018
Spirited Away is an animated film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli and released in 2001. It is about a young girl moving into a new town, but an unplanned detour by her parents causes them to end up in a strange spirit world. Her parents are turned into pigs, and the little girl finds herself in the employ of a witch who owns a bathhouse for the spirits. Everywhere the little girl turns there is danger, but also fascinating excitement.
I first saw the movie shortly after it came out in the USA with my friends who were huge anime geeks. I enjoyed it and noticed that it had a lot in common with Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. After repeat viewings, I began to like it more and more.
Review
Good
- The whole movie makes you feel frightened, alone, and helpless, but at the same time being amazed and in awe.
- The backgrounds throughout the entire movie art gorgeous.
- The character design is also fantastic. Everything is very exotic and unlike anything you'd expect.
- The locations are very exciting. There is always a hint of danger, and you never feel very comfortable with where you are.
- The characters all have depth. Nobody is 2D stereotype, even the villains are relatable and interesting.
- The part where Chihiro remembers Haku's true name is a wonderful scene.
- The movie has a really good ending.
Bad
- Like all Japanese animation, the frame rate is too low. It's certainly higher than any other anime I've seen, but still far less than it could be.
- Chihiro is a bit too pathetic at times.
- The movie gets a little dull near the end when Chihiro goes to visit Zeniba.
Ugly
- Nothing.
Cover Art
- Spirited Away - USA.jpg
The American art keeps Chihiro, but removes the pig pen. The spirit-occupied fairground is now at the bottom, with No-face hanging out, and the scene fades up into blackness. I kind of prefer the American art because the black field causes the viewer to focus on Chihiro.
Gallery
Links
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away - Wikipedia.
- imdb.com/title/tt0245429 - IMDB.
- youtube.com/watch?v=ByXuk9QqQkk - Trailer.