Spirited Away
Academy Award × 1·BFI #77
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A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
What critics thought
Spirited Away earned almost universal admiration on release and has only grown in stature since, now ranking near the top of virtually every major all-time list. Critics were captivated by Miyazaki's world-building and the film's refusal to talk down to its audience, treating childhood anxiety and wonder with equal seriousness. There is no meaningful dissent in the record — this is as close to consensus masterpiece as critical opinion gets.
“movies are as much about moodiness as mood”
Elvis Mitchell·The New York Times
“product of a fierce and fearless imagination whose creations are unlike anything a person has seen before.”
Kenneth Turan·Los Angeles Times
“can be enjoyed by sprigs and adults alike”
Derek Elley·Variety
“the perfect choice for a child who has moved into a new home.”
Jay Boyar·Orlando Sentinel
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family
Cast & Crew
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
StarringRumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi
ComposerJoe Hisaishi
Spirited Away
Academy Award × 1·BFI #77
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
What critics thought
Spirited Away earned almost universal admiration on release and has only grown in stature since, now ranking near the top of virtually every major all-time list. Critics were captivated by Miyazaki's world-building and the film's refusal to talk down to its audience, treating childhood anxiety and wonder with equal seriousness. There is no meaningful dissent in the record — this is as close to consensus masterpiece as critical opinion gets.
“movies are as much about moodiness as mood”
Elvis Mitchell·The New York Times
“product of a fierce and fearless imagination whose creations are unlike anything a person has seen before.”
Kenneth Turan·Los Angeles Times
“can be enjoyed by sprigs and adults alike”
Derek Elley·Variety
“the perfect choice for a child who has moved into a new home.”
Jay Boyar·Orlando Sentinel
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family
Cast & Crew
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
StarringRumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi
ComposerJoe Hisaishi
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