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Available
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Description
When a young girl gets trapped in a strange new world of spirits, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free herself and rescue her parents.
Publication
[United States] : Burbank, CA : Walt Disney Home Entertainment ; Buena vista Home Entertainment, [2003], c2001.
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LibraryThing member emithomp
Chihiro's family stops on the way to their new house, and they end up in the world of the spirits. Can she rescue her parents before she forgets who she is?
This is a beautiful movie. The story is unlike anything else, although it echoes some familiar characters. It's the classic story of a slightly
What really makes the movies special, though, is the animation. In a world where most movies are computer-generated, it's nice to see something hand-drawn. Miyazaki has made a name for himself as a director who can marry the story with his distinct style to a spectacular result. It's lovely and dreamlike.
I would recommend this to a collection that serves young readers of all ages, although parts may be too scary for the little ones to watch alone. It's a story with so many levels that it will appeal to a range of viewer.
This is a beautiful movie. The story is unlike anything else, although it echoes some familiar characters. It's the classic story of a slightly
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spoiled girl finding her inner strength. Told very simply, it's all the more affecting.What really makes the movies special, though, is the animation. In a world where most movies are computer-generated, it's nice to see something hand-drawn. Miyazaki has made a name for himself as a director who can marry the story with his distinct style to a spectacular result. It's lovely and dreamlike.
I would recommend this to a collection that serves young readers of all ages, although parts may be too scary for the little ones to watch alone. It's a story with so many levels that it will appeal to a range of viewer.
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LibraryThing member comfypants
A witch who runs a bath house for gods turns a girl's parents into pigs.
Delightful. But not quite as wonderful as I remember thinking it was in the past - probably because I've seen a number of amazing cartoons (Snow White and Wall-E, for instance) since the last time I watched it.
Concept: A
Story:
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: A
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: C
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.5/4
Delightful. But not quite as wonderful as I remember thinking it was in the past - probably because I've seen a number of amazing cartoons (Snow White and Wall-E, for instance) since the last time I watched it.
Concept: A
Story:
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ACharacters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: A
Cinematography: B
Special effects/design: A
Acting: B
Music: C
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.5/4
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Awards
Academy Award (Nominee — Best Animated Feature — 2002)
Saturn Award (Nominee — Best Animated Film — 2003)
Annie Award (Nominee — Best Animated Feature — 2002)
Critics' Choice Movie Awards (Winner — Best Animated Feature — 2002)
Japan Media Arts Festival Award (Animation — Grand Prize — 2001)
Original language
Japanese
Original publication date
2001
ISBN
078884461X / 9780788844614