My Neighbor Totoro

Pros: A family movie that works for the entire family.

Cons: Nothing I can think of.

The Bottom Line: Classic is a word that's too easily thrown about these days, but if there is a film more deserving, I've yet to find it.

Review: In the land of the rising fun, there are certain names in cinema that are instant assurances of quality, that you can go into the theater blind and have a great movie. Akira Kurasawa, Leji Matsomoto, Rintaro (or at least he used to be) and the one name ...

Pros: Animation, music, the characters, the sweet magical story

Cons: Only available in dubbed English form!

The Bottom Line: If you have been wondering about Anime MOVIES, and want one that is great one for kids of ALL ages, this gentle, magical Miyazaki film is just what you need!

Review: If you, like me , have been slow to pick up on the splendors of anime art and films, let me give you a suggestion for one that would be great for the whole family. And, as an added treat, this review will be the shortest I have written in over two...

Pros: Magical and special! Gorgeous animation and a wonderful story

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: One of the best animated movies of the last 20 years, Totoro is a brilliant work of art that will appeal to children of all ages.

Review: I am, by all accounts, a pretty casual person. I get along with most kids because, in spite of being a grown up with all of the responsibilities therein, I'm always able to act like a kid. I've been known to blow off work to stay home and watch...

Pros: Fantastic Animation, Amazing Storytelling, For More than Just Children and Families

Cons: Can Be a Bit Slow Moving

The Bottom Line: The Perfect Family Film? Yes.

Review: When I first saw the anime film, My Neighbor Totoro, I was pretty impressed. It was a very cool movie and it made me feel like a kid again. I did find it to be vastly overrated though. Recently however, I have purchased said film. I sat down and watched ...

Pros: Wonderful movie, rich art, perfect message, a true timeless classic.

Cons: Are you kidding?  Six stars, all the way!

The Bottom Line: Studio Ghibli has done it again, producing another family masterpiece.  Disney in Japan, Pixar in a kimono.

Review: My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) (1988) Directed by Miyazaki HayaoThis delightful film was a box office failure; it did not break even for two years, until the release of the King Totoro dolls.  Yet it has ...

Pros: Everything.

Cons: Nothing.

The Bottom Line: Grab your kids, plop them down, and turn into one of them yourself.

Review: Note: This review is of the Walt Disney updated 2004 version. My fourth Hayao Miyazaki film and I’m not disappointed. I wasn’t expecting to be either. After recently seeing Howl’s Moving Castle (expect a review on that once ...

Pros: Great for everyone in your family

Cons: The tape can warp from watching it so much and you have to find a new copy

Review: This epinion starts years ago, when my husband and I were just dating. He loves Japanese anime, toys, and artwork and collected many items that interested him. He bought the children’s story-book of this movie because he had heard great praise about...

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.

The Bottom Line: One of Miyazaki's best loved films... and an essential purchase.

Review: What more can be said about My Neighbor Totoro? Get this movie. Immediately. Without a doubt one of the best animated features ever made, Japan or otherwise, Totoro is an outstanding original creation from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio ...

Pros: good cartoon

Cons: not has good has kiki's delevery service

The Bottom Line: fa la la la

Review: I found this in the yard sale, and ever since watching Kiki's delivery service I wanted to give this a view, because it was made by the same person Hayo Myazaki. So what the heck is a Totoro.

A Totoro is a Jappense spirit, speaking of spirits...

Pros: For young minds and those at heart.

Cons: Original in Japanese. Usual translation difficulty.

Review: I have to tell you about this wonderful film. My brother who was 9 years younger than me introduced this fairly old delightful film a few years ago. He watched it at a tender age when all fantasy is wonderful. On the other hand, I have to wait until I am...