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2/06/10 Hillary You have to be reasonably intelligent to understand the story and how amazing it is. 1/30/10 CalCal I've seen this movie a lot and it never gets old, it's just perfect in everyway. 1/12/10 kevin this is such a great movie! it's so obvious that they've made more then 4 billion dollar! 1/08/10 Ivan This movie is way superior to American animated films. The story is totally umpredictable. 1/07/10 Jane those who didnt like it are most likely men. Who prefer action movies and have no lives :D 12/29/09 Amanda Y. American kids movies just got a kick below the belt. 12/28/09 Derp Wow, this site sure is full of pretentious fucks. Anyhow, decent film is decent. 12/22/09 Jay S Can somebody tell me what's so nice about this film? A junkie could have written this. 12/16/09 Jason give me back those 2 hours of my life.... seriously 10/26/09 Jan The author of this article has a frat boy's intelligence and taste in films. 10/25/09 Cheesepuff 101 BEST ANIME movie ever! Kicks Ass 10/25/09 Fehmi Anyone who leaves a comment saying "it was gay" is an pompous ignoramus. 10/24/09 Artisan Amazing film! Strong, powerful messages of friendship & love; rich plot. OPEN YOUR MINDS! 7/20/09 Lawl_Mart A failure for close-minded Westerners whom are only akin to seeing guns and explosions. 7/06/09 joe blog it was gay 7/02/09 The Essence of Stoopid My favourite movie of all time! Miyazaki has done it again! Check out Porco Rosso though... 6/23/09 someone it alright but i prefure REAL movies 4/11/09 V Random and pointless. 3/27/09 Tyler Sciortino Gorgeous and moving. 3/21/09 Duke of Omnium Visually sumptuous: The Phantom Tollbooth meets Alice in Wonderland by way of Time Bandits. 3/20/09 Hiroshi A masterpiece! Please see it! 3/13/09 fclnz Great wishes! 000.423ok4.us/ ">Patrick deuel i weigh 1 xjdxt 2/02/09 oh yeah!!! One of the best movies i've ever seen and even though I saw it back in 2003, I still love i 12/07/08 Jykinturah May seem disjointed in the way it draws realism from fantasy. Real does not equal Linear. 11/06/08 I see the message in this animation Fact she learnt to accept change and make new friends means nothing at all to the plot? pff 9/16/08 David Cohen Many films claim to be "a modern day fairy tale," but this one actually delivers the goods! 9/09/08 CDM The best anime movie yet. the ones panning it, are simple minded & lost 9/06/08 Andrew Outstanding film, incredible musical score, overall unmissable. 9/01/08 Tom great movie, i don't understand how some could call it "boring" or "ghastly"..... 8/20/08 Owen A ghastly bore repleate with only the most stunted vestiges of metaphorical meaning. 8/18/08 siriuslynow Amazing artwork and feel. It felt like you were living a spectacular dreaming. Marvelous. 8/04/08 Sherr. Wow, you one raters obviously don't know good movies. 7/06/08 Amanda I found there was no actual story, everything seemed pointless. 6/25/08 Mario Anime fans would love this, but its hard to sit through if your not one. 6/15/08 Ave It's more than just worth a look. "Spirited Away" is an incomparable masterpiece! 6/08/08 Alex It's a must watch. Anyone who didn't enjoy this movie has no appreciation for art. 5/26/08 PAUL SHORTT CLUMSY IN EXECUTION AND LACKS THE COMPLEXITY TO SUSTAIN A FILM OF TWO HOURS 5/19/08 sprrtdgrl94 i didnt enjoy it much, it is just another fairy tale 4/27/08 sydd 1000x better than mass produced disney crap 4/06/08 Alex awesome, don't miss it, great anime film 10/17/07 Michael You should know more about the jap culture and the movie's theme to criticise it 8/17/07 jacobs anyone confused about the overall theme of the movie should go to wikipedia, david? 7/31/07 Aaron Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited away is a story about a 10 year old girl named Chihiro who 7/11/07 Ash It scores well because mostly only anime buffs have seen it. Boring, plotless drivel. 7/07/07 Luke Clearly the people who didnt enjoy this film are emotional cripples 4/16/07 mayaah haha! this moooviieee was alritee.. but ii wouldn't give it a FIVE star .. thats too much.. 4/14/07 Gary Goaziou Disney's corrupt hands 3/10/07 Michael unmissable 2/27/07 CARLENE HAYTON I loved this movie 2/16/07 Vip Ebriega A fantastic fairy tale, imaginative for the kiddies, and poetic for the adults. 1/23/07 Stephanie I love it! It is so awesome! 1/21/07 laura this film is the best of all anime films 1/16/07 Ernest Greenwald Brilliant beyond description. 1/09/07 Bitchflaps Entertaining and atmospheric, shame about the lack of character development. 1/02/07 Stephen I useally can't stand anime, but this was really good. Please stop flaming it. 12/02/06 -_-''' Very difference from Akira........But it rocks..it is just to unique.... 11/05/06 Toniiee man dis moviiee rules nice plot and all 10/31/06 Sarah Extremely beautiful, if you didn't like you don't have an open mind. There're great themes! 10/08/06 Super.Meeh Dis Movie Was SUPER SWEET!!xD 10/05/06 layla its the dumbest movie about notting 10/02/06 Jared "This movie sucks?" Ha, you wish. A true masterpiece, worth seeing. 9/30/06 drew i loved it it made me cry at the end but i wish it would've ened a bit happyier but good 5/31/06 William Goss Interesting, lovely, but not all that great. (flinches from rabid Miyazaki fans) 4/24/06 jena dominguez the movie was really nice! i love it! 3/27/06 Brian Meyer Nothing less than spectacular! Non-otaku probably won't get it. 3/19/06 R.W.Welch Imaginative 'toon. Probably helps if you know some Japanese mythology. 2/08/06 Joyce Kuang 1/25/06 Sean Hartlieb One of the best out their. 1/16/06 Jack pure garbage 11/05/05 April Wilson This is one of the best animated films I have ever seen. 10/28/05 Tom n brocki its fuckin ace!!! the 3 heads r ace!!! "OIOIOI" u hav 2 woch it 10/04/05 Jesse Taylor Tied with The Incredibles as the best animated movie ever. Miyazaki is a genius. 9/26/05 Eden Wow 9/19/05 Jonathon Holmes a masterpiece 9/13/05 ray mero I'm mighty tired of Miyazaki's plucky girls, but admire some of his imagery. 8/29/05 jason wong this is a very good and excellent animation movie.... 8/12/05 Ben Quinn Further proof that Miyazaki is the king of modern animated films 7/02/05 Charlie Amazing animation and ideas combined create a movie like this one. 6/19/05 Sean Lane Yet another incomprehensible Miyazaki story. Pretty and empty. Numb fans will love it. 5/26/05 Mider Golden cimematic exprience 1/02/05 t-1000 better than akira kurosawa's works!! 12/01/04 AM SKIPPY 11/06/04 DM Holy shit, this movie kicks ass 9/26/04 Joe Worst that Dawn of the Dead 1978 if thats even possible 8/20/04 House of the Dead If only Disney would pull its head out of its ass, we'd have AMERICAN movies like this! 8/09/04 kyotomatt Decent, but not great. Miyazaki substitutes image for story. 7/08/04 J Cadiramen WOW! Sheer animated beauty, with a luscious soundtrack and compelling, gripping story! 6/06/04 Recurring Dream weird and amazing 6/02/04 Bill Hicks Magic. 5/20/04 Agent Sands Kids are way better off watching this than those talking-animal movies. 5/02/04 HorrorScribbler "The Wizard of Oz" on acid 4/25/04 Bostok OMG THIS MOVIE ROXORD YOUR AZz! 4/04/04 Alex an excelent movie of fantasy 3/31/04 sansho Typically imaginative feast of fantasy from Miyazaki. 3/30/04 true review - correct review everytime most over rated movie ever, plotless bore, hit yourself in the head with a hammer instead 3/19/04 truth one of the worst animated movies ever, boring, pointless, no plot, ending tacked on 3/18/04 Umbrella Corporation. My brother loves it... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3/12/04 Charles Read my lips: FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!!!! 3/07/04 ashly griffith you should make apart 2 3/03/04 Star-Crosser Disney, TAKE NOTE!!! Remember when you guys used to make movies like this? 2/06/04 dede wicked 1/24/04 CC OK... 1/01/04 jade there is nothing to describe is it's so wicked 1/01/04 Brat-Sampson Simply Magical. 12/30/03 Roger Lilley I was spellbound by the unfamiliar characters and setting; beautiful animation 11/17/03 HakuFan whoa...ive never seen anything this good! this is the first miyazaki movie i've ever seen! 11/17/03 *A Monotonous Creton who loves Tom Hulce* truth is right, it sucks fucking, flaming "Lance Bass kissing a skunk's ass" balls!!!!!!!!! 11/17/03 alex A leasurely unfolding revelation. Knocks Beauty & the Beast as an all-time favourite 11/10/03 ookami Speaks for it self. Miyazaki rules ! 11/07/03 Lily-5 I loved this movie!! It was so good! Anime isnt my thing, but wow! It's worth your time! 11/04/03 LOTRROTK WOW! i usually dont watch animated movies..but this one was really good! 11/02/03 Lex I loved it!!!! It was the best put together flick, ive ever seen 10/27/03 truth worst animated movie ever made. period 10/27/03 Kitty B. omg YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10/20/03 Irino-Tenshi Irino-kun does the best job in this movie! its my all-time favorite! 10/20/03 Ohakambanchiwa wow! a great movie! a must see for everyone! theres no reason why you shouldnt watch it! =D 10/15/03 Nikki Jean Theophobia go see a john belushi movie instead. never liked it. 10/14/03 Monjuli! ^_^ LOVE THIS MOVIE!! Of course, any of Miyazaki's works is good! ^^ And Irino Miyu! 10/14/03 Juliann I love this movie! the jap version is MUCH better, of course it is it has IRINO, MIYU in it 10/10/03 KooKuKrazeeKitti go watch the blues brothers instead. fucking sucked 9/21/03 MellCat_Slayer_de_Jake crap crap crap crap crap!!!!!!! i hate japanese animation! this was lower than crap!!!!!!!! 9/15/03 Mike Just wonderful. 8/27/03 anna We're unworthy. Now imagine the non-dubbed, non-Americanized version. 8/05/03 Mike Krasienko I am a big fag but Japanimation chicks turn me on! 7/23/03 Kit It's such a great movie for anyone 7/22/03 Redbird I cannot convey into words my feelings on how magical this film is 7/15/03 Chance One of the most imaginative, deep, and touching movie ever 7/09/03 Rod Johnston If that Yubaba was a little younger then I would give her a go! She is kinda hot 7/06/03 Jaime Fukutake One helluva movie! 7/05/03 Samako this is such a amazing film! they HAVE to make a sequel! 6/28/03 heater perfect 6/27/03 InDenZ amazing artwork 6/26/03 Shyann It's very heartwarming and creative, a great anime 6/22/03 Abookar This movie is absolutely amazing. I have to see it again and again. 6/18/03 Jared It's very heartwarming and creative. I want to be a River Spirit just like Haku! 6/17/03 Jm Wonderful and very entertaining. Definitely buy this if you like Disney films. 6/17/03 Loving Angel it's better than i think!!! i love it!!! but most of all i love Haku!!! 6/15/03 monkey slayer It's a great little film, but the english dub, now that i think of it couldve been better. 6/15/03 Caellum Allan - www.time-out.i8.com Phenomanal...... 5 Stars! 6/11/03 morgan dacumos the artistry was magnificent and the characters were very reallistic, it was a great film 6/07/03 andi they need to make a sequel i wanna kno wat happens to kohaku 6/06/03 Chris Very distinct animation. Very dream like. 5/23/03 Simone Battlesnake i cried it was so great! i can watch it again and agian and agian! his work is AMAZING! 5/23/03 Ryan F. OMIGOD. This is godamned incredible. One of my top two favorite animated features. 5/11/03 Doc Shock Enjoyable eye candy with a story to boot! 5/11/03 Joy Anna Fennig This is the best work yet of Miyazaki's films. I love this movie so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5/05/03 Erika It was one of the best movies I've ever seen. It deserves to be be rated far above awsome! 5/04/03 David wow....say no more 5/03/03 Princess Alkenet This may be one of the best films I've ever seen. I was sad when it ended. 4/29/03 Noraida Che Mustafa like lost in the new world. Full of magic and love. 4/22/03 Bronwyn Frey The only anime i like ... love 4/22/03 Genjo Sanzo Great!Keep up the good work!! 4/22/03 Kevin Awesome, excellent, remarkable, brilliant, outstanding, splendid, marvelous, ellegant! 4/21/03 Jack People who dislike this movie just don't understand it... one of the best animated movies 4/21/03 Kassie Horton I love Haku He is So Cute especealy when a dragon 4/20/03 Grey Fox Don't watch this movie. It is a waste. Dreadful. 4/19/03 Punch buggy Story makes no sense, characters make no sense, ridiculous, almost unwatchable, long boring 4/18/03 The Talking Elbow Absolutely beautiful, how can you NOT like this movie? Wow... Damn that was good.... 4/18/03 Morgan I love this movie!! I hope he makes a second one. I will be the first one in line to see it 4/17/03 DSlagel64 In this time of rage, watching this gentle film was a soul-revivng breath of fresh air. 4/17/03 Stephanie Throckmorton Best animated feature? Fooie! Overlong and too often nasty. 4/16/03 Brian Heist AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4/13/03 STCK Should have been chosen for the "Best Picture." 4/10/03 RenHoek Another Miyazaki masterpiece that left me speechless. Animated films can't get any better! 4/09/03 Taylor Easily the best Miyazaki film and the best movie of the year! 4/06/03 Zea This is a great movie that everyone can enjoi! 4/06/03 Sami Raykeen An awsome movie. if you don't see it you're really missing something 4/05/03 BLAAAAAH! THIS MOVIE IS LIKE ALICE IN WONDERLAND ON STERIODS!!!! 3/31/03 Ryan Pure, unconventional creativity 3/31/03 Mark Johnson one of the most brilliantly created films i have ever had the pleasure to see. 3/30/03 Artemis Caulfeild Great plot line and outstanding graphics. A must see. 3/29/03 Brian miyazaki proves himself a god once again 3/29/03 Matt Thiel I liked it 3/29/03 Tristan Absolutely beautiful! 3/29/03 Danny Miller Worst movie ever, funniest movie ever though 3/27/03 azn_otaku Miyazaki at his best! Even better'n "Kiki's Delivery Service" I expect (One of my favs!) 3/27/03 Warlock55 Simply put, an amazing film 3/25/03 k Hayao Miyazaki's movies are a bore and over rated 3/25/03 rik so special 3/18/03 Farrah Cool! the movie is so cool, especially Haku 3/09/03 Kaori Murata Fantastic! Best anime film I've ever seen! 3/08/03 Wallis Exploring the unknow and imagination with the girl keeps my eyes on the screen all the time 3/07/03 Kaori Murata best anime I've ever seen.....Wow!! 3/04/03 Kari Barns This movie was cool! 3/02/03 qdorfman 4 friends. 1 reaction. Eh. 2/15/03 Jen renders Shrek, Monsters Inc. beaten w/ a wet noodle 2/13/03 Coronet One of Miyazaki's best. 2/08/03 leia One word : BRILLIANT.. 2/05/03 Blinding One of the best dramatic anime ever! 2/04/03 Yubaba Best Anime Film I've ever seen!!!!! 2/02/03 lisa Congratulations to all the Annie Award winners!! 1/24/03 animae_love This movie Kicked ASS and Chewed bubblegum 1/10/03 elizabeth its really great 1/07/03 TheBomb69 magical epic, although I enjoyed Mononoke more 1/05/03 Karzus Best Film ever 1/05/03 Goofy Maxwell Rivals any children's fantasy film, live action or animated. 12/31/02 sambo nothing can be as good as this 12/27/02 alien assassin Disney will never be this good !!!!! 12/23/02 aiken drum even saw the dub and liked it. A creative journey. 12/20/02 Matthew Murphy This Movie can Kick the Shit out of other Anime Movies 12/20/02 Hendra Top Notch Anime 12/12/02 j.LynBrewbaker You have to go the restroom before this epic movie you won't be able to move during it. 11/27/02 jackie Lee It was awesome, best japanese movie I've seen 11/27/02 Nekoshounin Proof that such beauty can be expressed without an excess of conversation 11/27/02 Westwind excellent journey into a child's world as an adult 11/26/02 Thurgo I've been waiting my whole life for a no-face movie--just didn't know it 11/25/02 Cloukin WOW 11/20/02 ********* **** I want a good picture without that suckyass Chihiro in it 11/20/02 Vera Lynn This movie is absolutely beautiful. Worth seeing. again, and again... Yee fat mouses ^^ 11/19/02 Jonathan One of the best movies I've ever seen 11/18/02 Winson Fucking Awesome 11/16/02 Anime_Addict Absolutely brilliant, beautiful and magical landscape, sooo funtastic. Shouldn't be missed! 11/15/02 Killer Squirrels Mononoke-Hime, Spirited Away, s'all good. 11/14/02 Elizaveta Breathtaking and amazing! Makes you realize how little we know about Japanese reality. 11/11/02 hi_isme Is not about what you see, is what it makes you feel & imagine. 11/11/02 Robert Miher II Once again dethroning Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away is my new favorite film 11/11/02 -Rancor- Beautiful Movie filled with breathtaking scenery and a wonderful story to back it up. 11/11/02 maysam great!!viva miyazaki 11/10/02 WinterLaurel Gorgeous, Miyazaki rocks! 11/09/02 Sean Pavone Mayazaki's Genius stands true! He's created yet another masterpiece! 11/08/02 Betsy Dienes Fascinating, beautiful and and little scary 11/08/02 Keynisha this movie was the best anime i've EVER seen! it was fucking awesome 11/08/02 Doc Roe I love this movie 11/08/02 Jay Horita Loved the scenery, plot, animation, and music. Beautifully done. 11/06/02 Chihiro Fucking Amazing! 11/06/02 Andrew Actually, this was one of his works where CG was used. The integration was just that good. 11/06/02 Megan McGlone Perfect. Miyazaki's best yet! 11/06/02 Melswick The best of the best! 11/06/02 Wilson Second to none! 11/05/02 Iggy Disney wishes it could come up with a movie this wonderful on it's own. I love it. 11/05/02 Sphynx19 Wow. 11/04/02 havoc Beyond Awesome.. 11/04/02 K.C. Selby I love this movie. Love, love, love. The animation is stunning and the story excellent. 10/29/02 Joseph James One of the best anime I've seen in years 10/28/02 Getchell Williams AWSOME! 10/28/02 C. Copperpot Damn near the most enjoyable movie I've seen in years! 10/26/02 J Pusel Fantastic 10/24/02 Ray An absolutely stunning trip! 10/21/02 julie My 12-year-old kept whispering in my ear, "This is incredible," and he is damn picky. 10/20/02 John McKain shoot me know 10/20/02 Michael I never knew anime could be like this...an experience you will never want to forget 10/19/02 Amina Loucas I forgot that I was watching an animation. Just incredible! 10/17/02 James what else can be said 10/17/02 Oliver Does for animation what '2001' did for sci-fi and what Hitchcock did for suspense. 10/16/02 Marc Hairston Miyazaki's best film ever 10/13/02 Ryan Simply Amazing! 10/12/02 angel murano i loved the movie and haku is soooo cute! 10/11/02 warmer fy great 10/09/02 james otto one of the best movie of 2002!! 10/08/02 SFK I've never seen an animation so brilliant and beautiful. 10/04/02 Charles Lacz One of Miyazaki's best! 10/02/02 Frederick Albert Worth to watch again and again and again.................. 10/02/02 Tim R So much imagination the screen can barely contain it all. 10/02/02 Steven G. I think I actually saw it first in Japan and was blown away!! 10/01/02 ajay I saw it based on these reviews and had to leave 35 minutes in. Did I just not 'get it'? 9/30/02 Andruw Yeh imaginative and breathtaking 9/30/02 Nessus Beautiful, inventive, fun. 9/29/02 Zefram Mann A beautiful animated movie that puts heart and soul above flash and effects. 9/29/02 Paradox Artist Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. A rare, beautiful treat. 9/29/02 Neil It's even better subtitled, Eric. Chichiro by her original actress is really funny. 9/28/02 Winson Awesome 9/27/02 Roger Lee Incredibly awesome... more emotional and moving than i thought it would or could be :) 9/27/02 Steffan There are no words to describe how good it was. It is the best movie I have ever seen 9/27/02 Yoh-right Brilliant! 9/26/02 J-rose IT KICKS THE MOST ASS FOR ANIMATED FILMS THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9/25/02 Bobby hong Don't miss it. 9/23/02 John Totally amazing! It is a must-see for everyone!! 9/23/02 Ricky C. one of the year's best films!!! 9/23/02 Joe This film is the reincarnation of the deity Himself. 9/23/02 Susannah P. This is NOT a remake of Alice in Wonderland: It's a gorgeous movie in its own right. 9/23/02 Cindy Tong Great movie!!! 9/23/02 Movie_guy Great movie that is nothing like I have ever seen! Definitely worth to watch. 9/23/02 Yakobusan epic 9/22/02 Ely Lester Fantastic, poetic 9/22/02 Tom Wilkes Worth seeing multiple times just to drink in all the gorgeous details. 9/22/02 Daniel Skondin It plateaued at, "Call me Granny." Still worth seeing though. 9/21/02 Nyal wow 9/20/02 Evil Ange No other anime or cartoon movie can even COMPARE to this! 9/17/02 Shiva Ashita It's Fascinating 9/10/02 Hito Excellent. Almost like a plot upgrade from mononoke. 9/04/02 Christy This was a beautiful movie rich with culture, i very much enjoyed it :) 9/04/02 Chihiro (Yes really) A Masterpiece of childrens animation. Disney looks shallow and amateurish in comparison 9/03/02 Chris Meadows Truly incredible; deserves a Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon level of success; here's hoping! 8/27/02 ~misha breathtaking visuals and the story is wonderful 8/26/02 Tommy Backstrom The best ever from Studio Ghibli! 8/26/02 Paul See it today! 8/24/02 leemubai The best fantasy story even seen on big screen 8/23/02 Sully come...who are you kidding....this movie touches mud.... 8/18/02 boo Miyazaki manages to make a story for and about pre teen girls that's accessbile to anyone. 8/08/02 Kat Kramp Beyond Gorgeous, Enjoyable and moving for all ages. A must see in theaters film!!! 8/06/02 Azumanga fan This film is rich both visually and storywise. Best of all Miyazaki films! Go see it nowi 8/05/02 Rafael Simply one of the most beautiful films ever made. 7/25/02 BluPhoeniX Awesome to an ungodly degree. See it. NOW. 7/05/02 Padster One of the best films I have ever seen. A MUST SEE. Strangely moving.. 6/12/02 Rick M An amazing film, one of the few where the animation tells as much of the story as the words 5/13/02 Sean Simply one of the all-time best films 5/10/02 Kevin wow. 4/25/02 Rockitman007 Sorry, but this one wasnt all that hot. 4/19/02 XenoKefka One of the best anime film ever! Awesome, with some unforgettable scenes!!! 2/03/02 Xian Superb anime. The review sez it all. 1/21/02 Soap Lando Amazing - Amazing - Amazing - Amazing - Amazing ... 1/18/02 Rego Allegro The best 2001 movie - It is a shame if this movie can't get any world wide release.

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