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Miyazakis luminescent, gorgeously realized world is relatively safe for children, but it also acknowledges blood, pain, dread, and death in ways that .. Av Club

Miyazakis works (My Neighbor Totoro, Kikis Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke) have a depth and complexity often missing in American animation. Rogerebert

The magic (and original running time) of ace Japanimator Hayao Miyazakis Spirited Away survives intact in BVs re voiced version. Variety

Initially seems like a Through the Looking Glass fantasy, but rapidly picks up a resonance, weight and complexity that make it all but Shakespearean. Time Out

I cant think of a film that is so readily able to astonish and wears that ability so lightly and insouciantly. The Guardian

Plot here takes a backseat to set pieces that flow into each other like a glorious stream of consciousness.

It lasts more than two hours unconventionally long for a childrens film.)

The diaphanous mini gods and maxi monsters all come to soak, eat and replenish themselves.

Spirited Away is a masterwork, the latest and best in a long line from Japans premieranimator. Screen Daily

Go rent any of the last five or so animated Disney flicks and youll find a paucity of sleekness, a dearth of smooth, feminine lines.

This one is an event, a huge accomplishment in the world of traditional animation and a powerful rebuttal to the notion that films for children must b .. IGN

Yes, Spirited Away is a triumph of imagination, but its also a failure of storytelling. E Film Critic

Everyone should stop what theyre doing and see this movie immediately. E Film Critic

Writing about a film like Spirited Away isnt about regurgitating information out for those who know little about it, but more of an experience in remi .. E Film Critic

Despite a dip midway through, this is a captivating fantasy that sets a new benchmark for animation.

Japanese animation doesnt attempt to match the fluid motion of Disneys best hand drawn features, and the characters have none of the fine motor skills .. Ny Daily News

An epic film of very bizarre proportions... kinda like a Japanese acid trip, but without the drugs. JoBlo

The charm of Spirited Away is its breathless sense of wonder and mystery. The Globe And Mail

When her adventuresome parents decide to explore the place, Chihiro is frightened and doesnt want to go ahead. Spirituality And Practice

Combines some wonderfully imaginative visuals with a plot that, to put it charitably, will seem loony to most American viewers. One Guys Opinion

Miyazaki has provided another triumph, and, in the midst of the quality fall off of Disneys in house animated projects, a reason for animation lovers .. ReelViews

Spirited Away is as gently frightening and superbly enchanting as any movie I can remember. Combust Ible Celluloid

Spirits dont care much for humans, although its fairly understandable why. Mark Reviews Movies

Viewers, too, will escape the boredom of predictable animated fare. Usa Today

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

Voice talents for the Disney English dub of this film include: Daveigh Chase (Chihiro), Suzanne Pleshette (Yubaba, Zeniba), Haku, Susan Egan (Lin), Da .. Lariat

Yet Spirited Away manages more than just goofy imagery and odd characters. Eric Ds Nider

A fractured, knotted story about adjusting to new surroundings and having courage in the face of peril. News Review

Director Hayao Miyazakis insistence on hand drawn graphics gives the CGI visuals an ethereal charm that ensures the story is always a pleasure to beho .. Radio Times

A parable about gluttony An advert for the Atkins diet Neither, as it transpires). Independent

The rest of us, though, will feel like weve traveled somewhere wonderful .. and surprisingly revealing. Shadows On The Wall

A genuinely magical experience that both adults and children will enjoy. See it youll be glad you did. View London

Spirited Away is too intense for the youngest viewers, but teenagers will enjoy it an ill smelling stink god character is almost worthy of a Kevin Smi .. Cs Monitor

While lighter in tone and more accessible than the eco fable Princess Mononoke the Miyazaki film best known here this painstakingly hand crafted anime .. New York Post

Miyazaki has created such a vibrant, colorful world, its almost impossible not to be swept away by the sheer beauty of his images. Film Journal International ..

And its one of most beautiful animated films in recent memory one that, refreshingly, doesnt rely on digital trickery. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..

A smashing technical achievement coming out against greed, gluttony, and pre adolescent whining. Internet Reviews

When animators go to animator heaven, they will probably view drawings of the caliber of those in Sprited Away. Internet Reviews

Unlike Disney, which prefers its fantasy worlds to be much like our own, hes out to restore the strangeness to the animated fairytale. Smh

Much of what makes the film work lies in the combination of its small touches and emotionalism, making it something more than a film for people who li .. Mountain X

Theres barely a moment here that is predictable or conventional, and yet theres a kind of coziness to anime master Hayao Miyazakis latest film, too th ..

Spirited Away is every bit as captivating for its sheer graphic power as it is for its message of go get em girl power. Toronto Star

Not as visually awesome as Princess Mononoke, but more appealing to youngsters. A wonderful combination of simplicity and spectacle. Reel Talk Reviews

Ultimately, this is an excellent fantasy tale with amazing creatures, and youll be glad you checked this out. Cinema Crazed

Spirited Away is a trip, in the literal, metaphorical and indeed lysergic senses of that word. Salon

A rich and fantastic world awaits us in this extraordinary film from Hayao Miyazaki (and a crew of thousands), through which our little heroine has to ..

The workings of Miyazakis wild imagination are laid bare in set pieces like Chihiros attempt to bathe a stink god a slobbering mass of slime and greas .. Bbc

Its an amazing work, filled with a visual intelligence thats meticulously composed and obscenely clever. New Yorker

Filmgoers of all ages should not pass up the opportunity to experience such a work of staggering imagination. Mr Brown Movies

An exquisitely formed, flawlessly executed masterwork...As sheerly imaginative and groundbreakingly wondrous as any animated motion picture you are su .. The Movie Boy

Anything but your regular toon, its a (literally) fantastic experience. Total Film

The shape shifting creatures might be a little too imaginative for traditional audiences to get their heads around. Hollywood

And theres no underestimating director/animator Hayao Miyazakis special touch as a visual artist and storyteller. Seattle Pi

For anyone who considers animation the poor relation of live action fantasy, Spirited Away is proof that a combination of imaginative and profound wri .. Standard

Freud would have a field day with this ingenious filmmakers twisted nightmare sensibilities. Coles Mithey

...the fable istic story of a little girl trapped in a parallel world of spirits left me unaffected and completely indifferent. Spliced Wire

Miyazaki doesnt shy away from bad spirits, ugly spirits, or menacing spirits. Movie Habit

Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central

Hayao Miyazaki may be one of Japans leading animators, but in his new film, Miyazakis Spirited Away, he also envelops you in a wondrous landscape of a .. Boxoffice Magazine

This animated adventure from genre superstar Hayao Miyazaki has spirit to spare. E Online

The impressive watercolour backgrounds and intense focus on the smallest details make Spirited Away more than a kids flick. It will grab hold and impr .. Film Ink

Creating a rare story world that follows a consistent logic yet allows for most anything to happen, Miyazaki again proves himself to be more genii tha .. Movies Tv Guide

And even when answers eventually arise, theyre based in a type of fantasy that doesnt play by distinct, familiar rules.

This English language version ... does full honor to Miyazakis teeming and often unsettling landscape, and to the conflicted complexity of his charact .. La Weekly

From the man that brought us Princess Mononoke, heres another film well worth seeing. Ross Anthony

Full of riches, thematic and visual, and the best way to understand them is simply to watch the film and take it all in. Antagony & Ecstasy

This persistently fascinating if slightly over long fairytale is propelled by the seemingly boundless imagination of writer director Hayao Miyazaki. Big Picture Big Sound

Miyazaki ... conjures up worlds that are wondrously bizarre yet follow their own peculiar logic. Sltrib

Writer director Hayao Miyazaki, who previously made the impressive Princess Mononoke, has created a wonderfully bizarre world filled with a gallery of .. Sbs

Watching Spirited Away is like watching an Eastern imagination explode. Window To The Movies

While artfully executed, from its gorgeous backgrounds to its inspired creatures, Spirited Away dawdles at two plus hours. Chron

Spirited Away doesnt talk down to its young audience, or treat its viewers delicately. Under The Radar Mag

But never has a film been so visually alive and imaginative that you cant recall anything else like it. Movie Mezzanine

At the almost two hour mark, the film, which seems poised to keep going with yet another bravura sequence of magic, suddenly wraps everything up reall .. Dvd Talk

That the story sometimes makes not a lick of sense is among its virtues, imparting as it does the exhilarating feeling that anything can happen. Or Lando Weekly

If youre dispirited by look alike, sound alike, think alike movies, disturbed by an art form that seems not only to tolerate, but also to reward a pau .. La Times

Hard work a notable ethic in other Miyazaki films, notably Kikis Delivery Service isnt just a pretty idea. Decent Films

Spirited Away has much to say about many worthy things: the life of the spirit, materialist greed, the importance of words, the power of love. Wsj

That rare movie that has the emotional and psychological depth to match its stunning surface. Guide Live

Spirited Away is one of the most richly imaginative and visually spectacular films you will see this year. Jam! Movies

Thankfully, Miyazaki always compensates with broad, bold strokes: powerful themes, meditative silences, gorgeous drawing, and an unparalleled visual i .. Flip Side Archive

Children may not understand everything that happens Im not sure even Miyazaki himself does but they will almost certainly be fascinated, and undoubted .. Freep

The know it all parents (Lauren Holly and Michael Chiklis) dont realize this and soon theyre trapped. Articles Chicago Tribune

It almost goes without saying that the animation is jaw dropping. Filmcritic.com

like a combination of The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland retold by a clever storyteller who incorporates his own details, twists and bits of hum .. James Sanford on Film

Alices adventure through the looking glass and into zombie land is filled with strange and wonderful creatures. TheMovieChicks.com

What it does have is the same kind of free floating, imaginative animation, taking wing for even wilder flights of fantasy. Tulsa World

Spirited Away is unquestionably the best animated feature since Brad Birds The Iron Giant. Toledo Blade

And Im pissed again because finally theres marketing..and the film just doesnt measure up. Need Coffee

Spirited Away is a wonderous tale for grade schoolers that never condescends or spoon feeds its themes. Miyazakis characters and situations are so eng .. Nitrate Online

An impressive spectacle, really; I couldnt help but think that Ridley Scott would find all this self torture the feel good comedy hit of the year. Films Nobs

But in conjunction with Miyazakis startlingly beautiful and emotionally provocative visuals, Spirited Away becomes a surrealist wonder, fueled by drea .. Seattle Times

I doubt this film will sway anyone who doesnt already love Miyazakis body of work. Movie Martyr

And as in Maurice Sendaks In the Night Kitchen, theres something mysteriously dreamlike about how the storys various elements coalesce into something .. Articles Orlando Sentinel

A wierd and fulfilling fantasy, chalk full of inspired transporting imagery, crucial to the success of animated films but in short supply of late. The Film Experience

Miyazaki has made a loopy, demanding work of art that asks your inner child to come out and play. There are few high wire acts in all of moviedom as s .. The Spool

The film is not recommended for toddlers and easily frightened little tykes. But for everyone else, kid or grown up, this thrilling foray into magical .. Articles Philly

And it has an electric serenity, combining contemplation and excitement, thats unique in contemporary motion picture fables. Articles Baltimore Sun

Spirited Away is no exception, boasting wildly inventive characters and backdrops that will stimulate the minds and eyes of kids and adults alike. Articles Sun Sentinel

Spirited Away exalts the young girl Chihiros uncanny experiences into an adventure that is as thrillingly ambiguous as it is vividly soundtracked and .. Nicks Flick Picks

Miyazaki understands the magic Disney intended, and he elevates it to a higher realm of dreamy, worldly mysticism that is appealing to children of all .. Boston Phoenix

Its easy to give this one credit for the mind blowing creativity, but I cant recommend this to anyone whos not already a fan of Miyazaki or mind expan .. Supercala.com

Its a wonderful example of traditional Japanese anime, and a flat out terrific film. San Diego Metropolitan

To call this film inventive is to grossly understate its accomplishment. Deep Focus

Even when Spirited Away follows the easy route, with true love as the solvent to most problems, its so jam packed with spectacular images, sights, and ..

Artful but not arty, Spirited Away is a handcrafted cartoon, as personal as an Utamaro painting, yet its breadth and heart give it an appeal that shou .. Content Time

As Chihiro strives to clean a stinking gloop god, stumbling, banging her head, trudging through faecal slime, theres a palpable sense of the once weak .. Bfi

A breathtakingly magical animated fable that lifts your spirits and carries you away to a world far beyond your wildest imagination. Imdb

Its easy to get lost amid the flow, as characters transform and magical powers emerge and disappear without warning. Arizona Daily Star

Miyazakis suffusing kindness makes Kikis adventures winning without being overly scary. World Film About

I might as well just come out and say it: Spirited Away is the best movie Ive seen all year. Dallas Observer

For all its slapstick and even the occasional gross out gag, Spirited Away is an animated film whose major delights are also its subtlest. Journal News (Westchester, ..

Spirited Away transcends masterpiece status. Composed of layer upon layer, it creates its own terminology. Film and Felt

Alice in Wonderland meets the East...taking full advantage of the complex powers of anime and its freedom to go wherever the mind can imagine.

It races along with the speed of a bullet train, visiting weird, enchanted places the likes of which have never been seen before. Movie Gazette

Alas, as I write this piece, it doesnt look like thats going to happen. The Magazine of Fantasy & ..

Miyazaki has created a complete, complex world with this film, and its certainly a magical journey. Very, very good entertainment. Film Fest

Chihiros escapades dont always proceed one from the other, but let yourself go and youll be swept away as well. Philadelphia City Paper

Since Miyazaki is one of the greatest names in anime world, it isnt that surprising to find SPIRITED AWAY visually stunning. Drax Review Blog Spot

The little tyke behind me begged his parents that I dont want to see this during the first ten scary minutes or so. Movie Gurus

Although anime features arent all the rage in a majority of American movie theaters, Spirited Away should be a legitimate excuse to change this pendin ..

The closest American counterpart to Spirited Away is Alice in Wonderland, but no analogy will fully prepare you.

What separates Miyazakis animation from everyone elses is the way he imagines his worlds.

Not instructive, as Disney is, and not aloof, like anime. Spirited Away is fun without being a lesson, and it welcomes you in. F5 (Wichita, KS)

An explosion of original artwork, weird characters and thought provoking action Rgj

This fantastically weird cartoon is definitely one of the most intriguing movies of the year.

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