My Neighbor Totoro

  • 1988


MOVIE IS powerful easygoing dutiful refreshing engaging
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Positive Reviews 34
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 4.2/5
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2.0
The conflict that rages between neighboring kingdoms is never explainedalthough a line inserted into the English language adaptation offers a tentativ .. Av Club
4.5
Her father, home alone and absorbed in his work, doesnt notice her absence. Rogerebert
4.5
The lack of sentimentality will be utterly refreshing to those raised on a diet of Disney. Time Out
1.5
In this film, hes a dutiful student aware of the baggage hes carrying.
5.0
An otherworldly tale of childhood and a definitive work of imagination.
5.0
His fertile imagination consistently dazzles our vision with exquisite, quaint, and colorful images. Spirituality And Practice
4.4
They see the beauty of the forest and, although they are concerned about their mother, the sadness doesnt consume them. ReelViews
5.0
It has an easygoing flow, like a breeze carrying a spray of cherry blossoms, and theres definitely a sense of Yasujiro Ozus relaxing, humane influence .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
The end result is a gorgeously animated yet sporadically entertaining endeavor that isnt quite the instant classic one mightve expected, although, to .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Visually arresting and consistently compelling, this movie is magical. Pop Matters
5.0
Despite the cuteness, theres little in the way of icky sentiment indeed the spectre of death hangs over the story but its a captivating world you wont .. Guardian
4.5
My Neighbour Totoro is a film not so much of big actions as of beautifully observed details. Eye For Film
4.0
The result is a beautifully observed film that has become a guaranteed charmer for all ages. Express
4.0
Not as complex or tense as Spirited Away (Hayao Miyazakis masterpiece, released 13 years later). Still, few things are. Standard
4.5
The beauty of My Neighbor Totoro is its simplicity. Its a warm and friendly story that just made me feel good after watching it. 7M Pictures
5.0
one of the most accomplished and important childrens films ever made. Film Freak Central
4.4
The painted backgrounds are lush, realistic, and full of luxuriant foliage. The character animation, while stiff by Disney standards, is appropriate t .. Movies Tv Guide
4.5
A magic that, from the beginning of the action to the end, with Totoro or without him, delivers sublime 86 minutes of footage whose charm is impossibl ..
5.0
My Neighbor Totoro does more than celebrate a childlike sense of wonder; the movie lobbies for it as a real life skill. Larsen On Film
5.0
A soft, approachable film, about simple, peaceful emotions and characters. That may sound unambitious, but it is the most ambitious thing of all. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.5
The brilliant My Neighbor Totoro hardly needs its commendations rehashed all over again. Under The Radar Mag
5.0
A beautifully observed study of childhood thats unmissable, whatever your age. Metro
3.0
It retains adorable characters, a sweet natured innocence, warmth, and an uncanny ability to make me smile. Movie Mezzanine
4.5
But despite these limits, My Neighbor Totoro (Times rated: Family) is a gentle and affirming film. La Times
2.0
Take the soot sprites (or dust bunnies) that inhabit the familys new house. Decent Films
4.5
With the finest rhythm of any Ghibli film, this masterwork gently see saws the faint aches of youth with utter trust in the wonder of a nature inspire .. Vue Weekly
4.5
A gentle family story with emphasis on environmental issues and how children view fantasy. Screen Anarchy
3.8
Miyazakis appreciation of miraculous possibilities and childhood visions is what drives Totoro. Seattle Times
5.0
Its Miyazakis finest work! Its the best film of 1988! Its the best animated feature ever made! Movie Martyr
3.5
Finding films that you can watch with your children is sometimes an exercise in frustration.Anyone who has sat through the Olsen Twins video agonies k .. The Tyee
3.0
As a hangout movie for kids, My Neighbor Totoro pleases with its easygoing pace, curiosity about the natural world, and sweet spirit. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
4.4
My Neighbor Totoro is more than a fairy tale; it is an engaging story which uses fantasy sparingly. Apollo Guide
4.5
My Neighbor Totoro has a realistic and dramatic maturity and an ingenuous sensibility (many scenes inherit a childs curious wonder). In contrast, ther .. Not Coming
4.5
While the fantasy and whimsy captures the playful imagination of children, a powerful undercurrent of emotional crisis grounds their experience... Seanax
4.5
Miyazaki creates a universe where childhood and its perspective of the world is the rule, with the Japanese master highlighting, once more, his knowle .. Asian Movie Pulse
4.5
Once again within My Neighbor Totoro, theres wonderful portrayals of women. Rogues Portal
4.0
Final verdict: a welcome antidote to the US cultural imperialism of countless inferior Disney sell thru videos, your kids will love you for buying MY .. Movie Gurus



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