Reviews - My Neighbor Totoro (1988) [DVD]
User Reviews
by captaind on Jan 31, 2010
| Pros |
... utterly charming, funny, fantastic visuals and music, lovable characters (human and otherwise)... |
| Cons |
... well, I'll admit that it is slow-moving... |
| Bottom Line |
My Neighbour Totoro will charms the pants off you. Utterly brilliant, even when nothing actually happens in it. |
by talyseon on Feb 18, 2009
| Pros |
Wonderful movie, rich art, perfect message, a true timeless classic. |
| Cons |
Are you kidding? Six stars, all the way! |
| Bottom Line |
Studio Ghibli has done it again, producing another family masterpiece. Disney in Japan, Pixar in a kimono. |
by jeremy1456 on Apr 13, 2007
| Pros |
Fantastic Animation, Amazing Storytelling, For More than Just Children and Families |
| Cons |
Can Be a Bit Slow Moving |
| Bottom Line |
The Perfect Family Film? Yes. |
by ssjakira1 on Jul 8, 2006
| Pros |
Everything. |
| Cons |
Nothing. |
| Bottom Line |
Grab your kids, plop them down, and turn into one of them yourself. |
by jfturner on Mar 29, 2006
| Pros |
Outstanding movie, excellent dubbing (both Disney & Fox versions), characterizations... in short, everything! |
| Cons |
Hardly any, although the FOX and Disney DVD releases vary in quality. |
| Bottom Line |
One of Miyazaki's best loved films... and an essential purchase. |
Key Information
Subgenre
Animated, Fantasy
Available Formats
VHS: Contains Special 2004 Star Voice Talent
Languages
Original Language
Japanese
DVD Editions
VHS Editions
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews
(03/14/2006, p.E9, Dave Kehr): "[A] gentle, haunting fantasy rooted, as the best fantasy films are, in a strict psychological realism."
Quotes from the Movie
Quotes from the Movie
"I'm not afraid of dust bunnies."--Mei to Satsuki <br> <br> "C'mon, what are you waiting for? We have to laugh loud to scare a spirit."--Father to Mei and Satsuki <br> <br> "Next stop: Little Sister."--Catbus to Satsuki
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