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Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (Spirited Away)
I've finally seen what seems to be by far the most widely seen and highly praised anime movie in the Western world. And I have been enchanted as much as anyone else has. Although the film has a distinctly Japanese flavor, there are many aspects that I think were quite strange to the Japanese as well. So from anyone's perspective, Miyazaki has created another entirely strange new world.
It's not just the fact that he is able to create such odd and wonderful looking creatures, it's the reality and emotion that flow out of them and their drawn movements and gestures that is so astounding.
I think Miyazaki's films are great because each person can find all kinds of allegories for their own world or life in them, sometimes completely different allegories than another person would. Or you can just sit back and let the emotion, story, and visuals wash over you.
Rating: 9/10