Movie: Spirited Away

Genre: Fantasy/Horror

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Running Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes

MPAA Rating: PG, for scary moments

Company: Disney/Studio Ghibli, 2002

Summary: A girl named Chihiro and her parents are trapped in the spirit world. Her parents are turned into pigs after eating food from the spirit world. She is helped by a boy named Haku, who is really a dragon. She meets a sorceress named Ubaba, who takes her name away from her (and also her memory). She must regain her memory and break her parents� spell in order to return to the real world.

The Good: The animation is excellent and beautiful. The story is very entertaining to watch.

The Bad: The movie is a little slow at times.

Offensive Material: The story�s environment is filled with magic and occult themes. The movie is kind of scary for small children.

Overall: If you�ve never watched anime before, this is a great place to start. This breathtaking movie is very entertaining.

My Review (out of 4): 4.0 Age Rating: B (Borderline�Parental Guidance suggested)

Note: Hayao Miyazaki�s credits include My Neighbor Totoro, Nadia of the Blue Water, Castle in the Sky, Kiki�s Delivery Service, and Whisper of My Heart. Viz has published a graphic novel based on the movie. The Art of Spirited Away is also available.