Dec 08, 2022violet_bee_357 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
“My Neighbor Totoro” is a light and fun movie by Studio Ghibli. Like the other movies from the same studio, the animation is gorgeous and refreshing—very fluid, happy, and peaceful. The movie follows two young girls who move in with their…
Dec 06, 2022ZepedaL rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I love the first part of the movie when they move in. It captures all the excitement of a new home. The scenery in this movie is gorgeous. The house has my dream (indoor) kitchen and bath. An idyllic representation of country life in Japan.
Absolutely a classic for a reason. Gentle and sweet, but not in a saccharine way and still super compelling. Bears repeated watchings, which is important when you're watching with kids!
Aug 05, 2022FloraWest rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Glorious movie and, as others have noted, one of Miyazaki's best. Doesn't indulge in cheap jokes or breakneck bells and whistles speed the way so many kids movies are so it's not overwhelming in the those movies can be. The pacing and…
Jul 12, 2022BrantTeenReviewers rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My Neighbor Totoro was my favourite movie as a kid, and my subsequent gateway into Studio Ghibli movies. As always, Hayao Miyazaki’s art is gorgeous and colourful, drawing the viewer into a world of forest tunnels and soot sprites with…
Dec 22, 2021JStuart23 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Finally watched this classic movie with my family and young kid. Coming off of watching Disney movies, Miyazaki films take me into a fun, fantastic world of make-believe. My kid was totally engrossed and wanted more.
Dec 17, 2020RoyalJellyIII rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
There is so much to love about this gently poignant story. Hayao Miyazaki's craftsmanship is masterful. He captures a child's perspective with deft respect and honesty through beautiful artwork.
In an age when much of the entertainment…
Mar 05, 202015jason rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A classic.
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Feb 25, 2020adport1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you're looking for a relaxing movie for all ages to watch, this is the one for you. The animation is stunning (as with all Studio Ghibli films) and you'll love the characters, too.
Aug 11, 2019WoodneathKristie rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
"My Neighbor Totoro" is less a movie than a mood. The beautiful dreamscape created in this film is wholly engrossing, and the sense of warm nostalgia it evokes for childhood is soothing, like a warm blanket or a cup of cocoa. The story is…
A rich, tender, and well paced little drama with key fantastic elements; there could be many spin offs from the idea, that is, more stories including Totoro.
Dec 08, 2018humbleworm rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
My Neighbor Totoro is fairly typical of Studio Ghibli films, combining elements of sadness with adventure and a little imaginative whimsy. It's a good one to start with and suitable for children (whereas Grave Of The Fireflies may…
Aug 03, 2018Starpoem rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This film captures the essence of childhood, a time when play-filled days seem to stretch on forever, adult concerns are mysterious, and magic is perfectly plausible. The sisters' relationship is realistic: they are competing with each…
Jul 20, 2018TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
One of the first animes that I watched and I had no idea this was even an anime since I watched the english dub. This DVD is the japanese with english subtitles but is just as good as the english dub, maybe better depending on who you ask.…
Feb 01, 2018ADragonInTheLibrary rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My Neighbor Totoro is a brilliant classic, beloved by young children in Japan, and with a faithful following here too. For me personally, it's not nearly as beloved, but maybe that's because I've grown cynical.
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