Tonari no Totoro (1988)'s comments

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Lumen

very good in many ways :) movies don't need bad guys all the time, and I love the characters, kids just being noisy and curious, a father who is caring, patient and taking his kids seriously... it's very simple, but all precious life lessons are simple as far as I can tell.

10 years 5 months ago

Timec

Plain? That's not even true by Miyazaki's standards. This is one of the most imaginative, charming, and beautiful films out there.

12 years 12 months ago

Siskoid

An obvious companion piece to the later Spirited Away. In this charming and touching tale, little girls encounter magic after they move to the countryside, and there's a delightful ambiguity as to whether it's all in their imagination or if it's happening for real, supported by their parents encouraging them in their fantasies. Miyazaki's own imagination is, of course, second to none, and the pastoral realism of the country is contrasted with such maverick insanity as the cat-bus. Audiences more used to his later fantasies may find the image-making relatively timid, but this is more about children's imagination, finding the magical in the every day, and even sharing the illusion. Creating a believable "every day" is key. The film is melancholy, but it's not sad (watch the end credits for the comforting ending), like your own memories of simpler days.

8 years 10 months ago

Tanvi

Another great movie from Hayao Miyazaki! I've been watching all the Studio Ghibli movies one by one and I'm absolutely loving the rich colours and detailed animation. Despite the movie having no strong storyline, no villain, no songs as such and Totoro not talking, it was captivating and entertaining to the very end. A fun and happy movie that people of all ages can enjoy!

10 years 11 months ago

jamesmcavoy

This was adorable. Kept me smiling all the way through. The plot was barely existing, but even without any real story it was fun and just all around cute. I usually don't like happy movies like this and I don't understand the hype, but it sure was lovely!

11 years 2 months ago

timmy_501

Normally I wouldn't just post something like this, but the negative comments on this, one of the most pleasant films ever made, really ought not make up the majority of posts. This is a truly wonderful film, one of my all time favorites and essential viewing for every human.

12 years 9 months ago

plainoldIsak

Sweet but really plain. I expected something more. I certainly preferred "Spirited Away".

13 years ago

Salma

Cute and cheerful ^_^

10 years 9 months ago

Dewsions

Beautiful scenery in every Studio Ghibli film that brings the picture to life and makes it all the more real. My Neighbour Totoro, captures the imagination in characters as well as exploring new and unknown places for an adventure to take place, with the melodic soundtrack making the journey worthwhile. Definitely will watch it again.

11 years ago

Filmsthemostbeautifulart

If it wasn't for John Lasseter's (creator of Toy Story) love for Japanese anime, we would probably be in the dark still without the knowledge of the existence of Studio Ghibli, the next best animation studio after Disney Pixar. He helped in introducing to the world Ghibli's fantastic films. Hayao Miyazaki, Director and Screenwriter, contributed more handsomely to the studio's achievement and success. And My Neighbor Totoro is one of his greatest achievements, probably in the entire cinematic world. This was the first time I saw what they call "True Art" in any animated movie. The story is of two sisters, Mei and Satsuki, who with their father move to a new home. The two of them then happen to meet Totoro, a forest spirit who helps grow plants in the nearby forest.

What unfolds next is a gentle heartwarming film experience that surprising leaves us nostalgic. Although the film seems to concentrate on a very young audience, it was an experience like Toy Story. What I love about this film is the way it takes time and allows to get lost in Totoro's world. One scene I recall the most is the scene when the two girls and Totoro are waiting, just waiting, at a bus stop taking shelter in umbrellas from the rain. Miyazaki captured the calmness so perfectly that it made me think,"You don't get to see this even on Winnie the Pooh". That scene truly is one the greatest moments in all of cinema and is one of the reasons why I love his films so much. In this way, Miyazaki is extremely skilled at creating a lovely environment in his films, in this case the environment is more nature oriented. Joe Hisaishi's score too is great as always, he has scored almost all Miyazaki films.

Miyazaki is well-known for his signature style of feminism, environmentalism and aviation. He uses all of these in Totoro. After Mickey Mouse, Teddy Bear and Winnie the Pooh, you will always find Totoro as the most favorite children's character. The innocence of Totoro is delightful for kids but more surprising thing is that the adults found it more moving and more meaningful and as I said earlier, Nostalgic...

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5/5

11 years 8 months ago