After a few hours of playing strenuous badminton, my two brothers agreed that they were both to tired to watch the ass-breaking, 2hr 33min epic, Jesse James movie.
Again I find myself disappointed at their chicken crap decision. Never fear, the couch master does have plans.
The Review of Spirited Away!
Trust me folks, I did a 13 minute oral presentation and I know what I'm yapping about.Basic Plot - (not a spoiler)
As Chihiro and her parents move houses, they get caught up at some dusty derelict place. Her parents turn into WILD BOARS... well no, just pigs, after greedily eating food at a stall. (they had full intention of paying though!). Because of this, they are unconsciously trapped in the spirit world while Chihiro must find a way to free them *insert adventure here*.
Critique (spoiler ahead)
WOW is Hayao Miyazaki good! The animation was sheer BLISS! No wonder why it beat Lilo and Stitch for the 'best animated film' Oscar! Boy does this rip the intestines out of Lilo!
A common misconception is that anime is for kids etc. But don't be afraid to try this one out, I'm sure that many couch potatoes out there were mesmerised by this film.
Miyazaki's imagination is unlimited! Kanji the boiler man was actually based on a Japanese folklore (a spider god).
All the intricate details in particular, Chihiro's emotions and Yubaba's menace, was animated SO WELL. The baby and the crow are both so adorable!
Combined with the charming plot, this seriously is a good dose of TV for the family!
Rating: 4/5
Recommendations: The Castle of Cagliostro
