Spirited Away

Story and Art Skillfully Combined

[digitalghost]

I don't get real exited about many movies, animated or not, but Spirited Away managed to combine an original story with fantastic artwork and a bit of Salvador Dali. (no face).

Yeah, the writers threw some morality issues in there but I can excuse that if the storyline is good.

[Skylo]

What is this Spirited Away. I have not heard of it. Is it manga, digifx? I am a true anime lover. The art that goes into it is amazing:-) So yeah, what is it?

[victor]

A beautify animated move -- a little reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland but with Japanese sensibilities. A young girl finds herself in the spirit world and has to find allies and friends to survive and escape.

It won the Oscar last year (if I remember right) for best animation. Go and see it! Take the whole family!

[digitalghost]

I've watched it twice now, and I'd recommend it to anyone. The artwork is great and the story pulls you in and keeps you there.

[martinibuster]

Ya' gotta love that faceless ghost. Great movie.

Another overlooked movie, different genre, is by the Chinese director of Raise The Red Lantern. It's a stylish (high-brow?) kung fu flick entitled, Hero. It stars jet li, Tony Leung (has Humphrey Bogart appeal), Maggie Cheung, and other stars. Very beautiful use of colors and music-gorgeous all around. Was nominated for best foreign film at the Academy Awards.