24 June 2019

Spirited Away


Spirited Away
  • Director: Hayao Miyazaki
  • Based on the novel: no
  • Cast: all voices of Japanese actors I don’t know
  • Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in: see above
  • Why? I liked it the first time
  • Seen: once before, now 13 June 2019      

       Chihiro and her parents wander through a mysterious tunnel and come to a mysterious world. The parents fall under an evil enchantment and Chihiro is alone in a scary nightmare world. A kind boy Haku helps her and she befriends a workmate Lin, a friendly (maybe) ghost (or something) and a cranky but generous old guy. This and that happens.
       It’s not as good as I remember it but Chihiro’s feelings are expressively portrayed and there are many colourful visual effects. There isn’t much of a story and it does ramble on and on but some of the characters and effects are fun. Kids probably enjoy it if they can sit still long enough.

3* of 5


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