My Neighbor Totoro (Sub) [VHS]
starring: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi, Sumi Shimamoto
directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
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My Neighbor Totoro is that rare delight, a family film that appeals to children and adults alike. While their mother is in the hospital, 10-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 in his thunderous voice, the winds blow. Totoro becomes the protector of the two sisters, watching over them when they wait for their father, and carrying them over the forests on an enchanted journey. When the children worry about their mother, Totoro sends them to visit her via a Catbus, a magical, multilegged creature with a grin the Cheshire Cat might envy.
Unlike many cartoon children, Satsuki and Mei are neither smart-alecky nor cloyingly saccharine. They are credible kids: bright, energetic, silly, helpful, and occasionally impatient. Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki makes the viewer believe the two sisters love each other in a way no American feature has ever achieved. My Neighbor Totoro is enormously popular in Japan, and some of the character merchandise has begun to appear in America. The film has also inspired a Japanese environmental group to buy a Totoro Forest preserve in the Saitama Prefecture, where Miyazaki's film is set. --Charles Solomon
My Neighbor Totoro is that rare delight, a family film that appeals to children and adults alike. While their mother is in the hospital, 10-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 in his thunderous voice, the winds blow. Totoro becomes the protector of the two sisters, watching over them when they wait for their father, and carrying them over the forests on an enchanted journey. When the children worry about their mother, Totoro sends them to visit her via a Catbus, a magical, multilegged creature with a grin the Cheshire Cat might envy.
Unlike many cartoon children, Satsuki and Mei are neither smart-alecky nor cloyingly saccharine. They are credible kids: bright, energetic, silly, helpful, and occasionally impatient. Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki makes the viewer believe the two sisters love each other in a way no American feature has ever achieved. My Neighbor Totoro is enormously popular in Japan, and some of the character merchandise has begun to appear in America. The film has also inspired a Japanese environmental group to buy a Totoro Forest preserve in the Saitama Prefecture, where Miyazaki's film is set. --Charles Solomon
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- A delight for all ages!
I'd wanted a copy of this version ever since I first saw it...years ago.Not being sure if it was as good as I'd remembered, or if I'd enhanced it in my imagination, I got a used copy. It's still wonderful! The detail in the graphics is supurb, the storyline is captivating, and the insight into Japanese lifestyle of that era is fascinating.We got the DVD version for our great granddaughter who is seven. Her mother said that they both wereglued to the TV during the entire viewing, and it's definitely ... Read More
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- Charming anime but plot a bit too simple
A very charming anime for young children.Two sisters move to the country with their father to be closer to their mother who is sick in a hospital.They meet and befriend the local spirits who ultimately help them.The only gripe that I have about this movie is the plot seems overly-simplistic and the movie ends rather abruptly.It would have been much better if the movie were longer and there is more plot.
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- A cute movie, the only problem is the ending.
This movie was very cute and sweet and captured the wonders of childhood beautifully. However, the ending is very abrupt. It was very unsatisfying and made me feel like I had wasted my time. A thumb in the eye, you know? Otherwise, I would have given this movie four or five stars.
Rating: - love this movie!
I used to watch this movie all the time as a kid, and just had to get it for my son to watch. He likes it too!!! Its amazing!
Rating: - A truly sublime film from the master of animation.
In recent years, many "family films" have not been enjoyable for the whole family. Instead of making them so that both the kids and the parents can enjoy them, they are often made so only the kiddies will enjoy them (I'm lookin' at YOU Nickelodeon). These films are loud, obnoxious, rude and simply unbearable. However, there are also a few family films that have been enjoyable for all ages. The most prominent examples being the films of Pixar and Studio Ghibli. Out of all of these films, this little gem, "My ... Read More
- A delight for all ages!I'd wanted a copy of this version ever since I first saw it...years ago.Not being sure if it was as good as I'd remembered, or if I'd enhanced it in my imagination, I got a used copy. It's still wonderful! The detail in the graphics is supurb, the storyline is captivating, and the insight into Japanese lifestyle of that era is fascinating.We got the DVD version for our great granddaughter who is seven. Her mother said that they both wereglued to the TV during the entire viewing, and it's definitely ... Read More
- Charming anime but plot a bit too simpleA very charming anime for young children.Two sisters move to the country with their father to be closer to their mother who is sick in a hospital.They meet and befriend the local spirits who ultimately help them.The only gripe that I have about this movie is the plot seems overly-simplistic and the movie ends rather abruptly.It would have been much better if the movie were longer and there is more plot.
- A cute movie, the only problem is the ending.This movie was very cute and sweet and captured the wonders of childhood beautifully. However, the ending is very abrupt. It was very unsatisfying and made me feel like I had wasted my time. A thumb in the eye, you know? Otherwise, I would have given this movie four or five stars.
- love this movie!I used to watch this movie all the time as a kid, and just had to get it for my son to watch. He likes it too!!! Its amazing!
- A truly sublime film from the master of animation.In recent years, many "family films" have not been enjoyable for the whole family. Instead of making them so that both the kids and the parents can enjoy them, they are often made so only the kiddies will enjoy them (I'm lookin' at YOU Nickelodeon). These films are loud, obnoxious, rude and simply unbearable. However, there are also a few family films that have been enjoyable for all ages. The most prominent examples being the films of Pixar and Studio Ghibli. Out of all of these films, this little gem, "My ... Read More
