I know... bad pun. So sue me!
Unlike the other Miyazaki films I've seen so far, Totoro doesn't have big action scenes or explosions. It's just a cute, little movie with a warm story. I personally think of it as the Dumbo of Miyazaki films.
After seeing these films, I'm starting to doubt my faith in Disney (gasp!). It's not that I don't like Disney films anymore, it's just that their last few films haven't been up-to-par with the Miyazaki stuff. The characters in Miyazaki movies are much more believable & relatable than Disney's.
Some of the Disney children either have no distinct personality whatsoever or are 30 year olds in a child's body. The two girls from Totoro, Satsuki (age 11) & Mei (age 4) FEEL more like real girls. They not only look & sound more believable, but they also act & feel that way too.
& COME ON! Who would not want to ride on the Catbus!? So what if it might shed everywhere! CATBUS RULES!
Ahem... anyway, it's a spectacular film. 10 out of 10! But don't just take MY word for it. Go see it yourself!
2 comments:
aaah! i love Miazaki (sp?)
movies...
My favorite is
"The Cat Returns"... its a little girly romancy.. but not too much.
I dont know, I probabaly only like it because it has THE MOST ADORABLE KITTIES!!
Pleeease see it though, its good!
Thanks for the comment, Anon. I'll take your word & check out "The Cat Returns" as soon as I can.
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