Spirited Away (2001)

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Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Producer: Toshio Suzuki
Language: Japanese

Starring: 

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Chihiro Ogino
voice actor: Rumi Hiiragi

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Haku
voice actor: Miyu Irino

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Yubaba/ Zeniba
voice actor: Mari Natsuki

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Kamajii
voice actor: Bunta Sugawara


Synopsis: 

Chihiro and her parents travel to the outskirts of town, to their new house they were going to move into. As they drove along the trail, they decided to go through a new path thinking it would be a short cut. They reached a dead end, however they discover a place which seemed like an abandoned amusement park. As they walked further down the path, the lights of the food stores mysteriously started to light up, going through a long day with an empty stomach her parents decided to sit at a store and eat. Feeling uneasy, Chihiro wanted to leave immediately, as she headed back towards her parents, she found out that they had turned into giant pigs. She runs thinking it was a crazy dream, then to suddenly stumbling upon the Haku, who explains to her that this is a place where supernatural beings who want to take a break from the human realm. In order to free herself and her parents from this world, she must work to pay it off.

Review: 

I don't know where to start. This is one of a greatest animation of many created by Hayao Miyazaki. All his animations ever created appeals so much, not only visually but also it brings a meaningful connection towards many aspects of life. I first watched Spirited away when I was in primary school, which was about 10 years ago, and the animation and storyline just caught my eye. When I re-watched it again a couple years later, it still captured me. Not only a animation is detailedly drawn, the storyline and animation were superb. From a very young age, I have watched many animation, from movies to series, I have always followed up on them, however stumbling upon Hayao Miyazaki, having Spirited Away being the first of his collection I have watched, it brought a new light on "Anime" in my life. Fantasy has always brought delight to me, and spirited away bring in many aspects of that theme. Not only is it unrealistic as it is an animation, it brings human traits and aspects to the storyline, making me connect to this film. Watching it from a young age, my thought on the film may have changed, but still to this day, they remain the same. Spirited Away had a meaning behind the film which could vary for different people, however the whole film for me, I mainly focused on the plot. It had a clear storyline, even though there was an expected ending, the whole film satisfied me. The graphics of this animation was what captured me the most, not only was it detailed, it was also simple and intriguing. Though there may be some unexpected scenes, the whole film was pleasant to watch


RATING (OUT OF 5):

*****

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Angela

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