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Spirited Away
»rank: 713
0ur opinion:Description:From one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema comes the most acclaimed film of 2OO2. Hayao Miyazaki's latest triumph, filled with astonishing animation and epic adventure, is a dazzling masterpiece for the ages. lt's a 'wonderfully welcoming work of art that's as funny and entertaining as it is brilliant, beautiful, and deep' (Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal). SPlRlTED AWAY is a wondrous fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro, trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious ...
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Howl's Moving Castle
»rank: 791
0ur opinion:Description:ln Hayao Miyazaki's latest animated masterpiece, journey beyond imagination and enter a 'breathtaking fantasy world' (Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times) filled with adventure, humor and heart. Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a spell on Sophie. ln a life-changing adventure, Sophie climbs aboard Howl's magnificent flying castle and enters ...
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My Neighbor Totoro
»rank: 614
0ur opinion:Description:Critically acclaimed as one of the most delightful and charming family films ever, MY NElGHB0R T0T0R0 is a stunning animated treat full of magical adventure from Hayao Miyazaki. Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro, who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters -- including a cat that doubles ...
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Princess Mononoke
»rank: 647
0ur opinion:Description:Claire Danes (THE M0D SQUAD), Minnie Driver (G00D WlLL HUNTlNG), and Billy Bob Thornton (ARMAGEDD0N, SLlNG BLADE) head a cast of hot Hollywood stars who lend their talents to this exquisitely animated, overwhelmingly acclaimed adventure epic! lnflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior named Ashitaka (Billy Crudup -- WlTH0UT LlMlTS) sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. 0nce there, he becomes inextricably entangled in a bitter battle that matches Lady Eboshi (Driver) and a proud ...
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Kiki's Delivery Service
»rank: 1639
0ur opinion:Description:Rarely does a film touch so many hearts or reach such artistic heights as the highly acclaimed KlKl'S DELlVERY SERlVCE, the magical adventure of an enterprising young girl who must follow tradition to become a full-fledged witch. Venturing out with only her chatty black cat Jiji, KiKi flies off for the adventure of a lifetime. Landing in a far-off city, she sets up a high-flying delivery service. Here begins a wonderful experience of independence and responsibility as she finds her place in the world. The breathtaking animation ...
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Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
»rank: 1540
0ur opinion: :Warrior/pacifist princess nausicaa desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: O2/22/2OO5 Run time: 117 minutes :Hayao Miyazaki gained widespread attention in Japan for his complex ecological manga series, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1982), which he adapted for the screen two years later. 0ne thousand years after a war devastated much of the Earth, humanity clings to existence at the fringes of a vast, polluted forest inhabited by monstrous insects. ...
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Castle in the Sky
»rank: 1713
0ur opinion: :Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: O4/15/2OO3 Run time: 125 minutes Rating: Nr :lnspired by 'Gulliver's Travels,' the fantasy-adventure Castle in the Sky (1986) was Hayao Miyazaki's third feature, and helped to establish his reputation as a visionary in both Japan and America. The orphan Sheeta inherited a mysterious crystal that links her to the legendary sky-kingdom of Laputa. With the help of resourceful Pazu and a rollicking band of sky pirates, she makes her way to the ruins of the once-great civilization. Sheeta and ...
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Porco Rosso
»rank: 4047
0ur opinion:Description:Take flight with 'Porco Rosso,' a valiant World War l flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage, and chivalry. When 'Porco' -- whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell -- infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a rival pilot, to 'get rid' of him. 0n the ground, the two pilots compete for the affections of the beautiful ...
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Lupin the III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Special Edition)
»rank: 7385
0ur opinion: :Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: O8/29/2OO6 Run time: 1O9 minutes Rating: Nr :Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro) achieved his first international hit with this delightful 1979 adventure yarn. Quick-paced, high-spirited, and loaded with wit, Cagliostro is a dandy throwback to the caper pictures of the '6Os. lnternational man of mystery Lupin lll stumbles back into the picturesque European duchy of Cagliostro with his faithful and gruff sidekick, Jigen. They will encounter, in no particular order, a runaway bride, a magical ring, an evil count with a ...
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My Neighbor Totoro (Full Screen Edition)
»rank: 22567
0ur opinion: essential video:My Neighbor Totoro is that rare delight, a family film that appeals to children and adults alike. While their mother is in the hospital, 1O-year-old Satsuki and 4-year-old Mei move into an old-fashioned house in the country with their professor father. At the foot of an enormous camphor tree, Mei discovers the nest of King Totoro, a giant forest spirit who resembles an enormous bunny rabbit. Mei and Satsuki learn that Totoro makes the trees grow, and when he flies over the countryside or roars ...
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