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| Didn't like the movie that much, but I really liked the theory about Totoro being the God of Death. xD |
| It's one of the best movies ever created by Studio Ghibli, I loved it. And for those who say they hated it- you've got no taste in good movies. :D |
MaedhrostheTall said: skapandi said: On another note, what's with the sudden weabooness of the ghibli movie titles? Idk some mod changed them I guess. It's dumb. Most of us here speak english and don't even know the ghibli film's japanese titles anyway. THIS. I was so confused about some of the movie names. Just stick to the english one. :/ |
| The only part that made me laugh is Totoro is actually a troll.Totoroll? |
| Gosh, that cat-bus-thingie... I want one of those. I really enjoyed the movie. It's fun and uplifting. To people who are trying to find some sort of deeper meaning in this - stop! You are missing the point. This is a "feel good" anime. 5/5 |
| I went in not expecting good graphics but there was hardly enough of a plot. Not exactly my type of anime |
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| shit anime for anyone who's old enough to know what a vagina or a penis is for. good anime for retarded adults and little kids |
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| Very nice movie, 10/10. |
| Liked it, but if I had watched it when I was little I would have liked it more. My little sister enjoyed it, so I'd say it is great for kids. And also, Ghibli movies are really awesome!! None of their movies would be considered bad by me. |
| I loved it, one of the best ghibli films. Heart warming and funny. 10/10 |
ShuhanApr 6, 2013 8:23 AM
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| Since my exams just ended I let this be an after-exam treat. Great movie, loved it! 10/10 This was my 2nd Ghibli movie. Should I watch Spirited Away or some other movie next? |
| the first ghibli movie, very good movie though 8/10. |
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| Loved the movie , very different from the usual anime stuff. Excellent for kids. |
| Great film, I just loved the whole feel of it. It's nice to watch something with a slow pace like this which isn't completely focused on action. My favourite scene was the one at the bus stop in the rain when Totoro was so amazed by the umbrella. I give it 9/10 overall. |
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| Fun stuff and a great anti-depressant after watching Grave of the Fireflies. Totoro does look kind of a creep at times though, I'll admit lol. |
| Why haven't I watched this move earlier? Seriously.. I loved it! 10/10 |
| For everyone insisting this is just a kids movie. know that it's based on a real life murder. mei and satsuki are actually dead by the end. and totoro is a shinigami. |
| EL PSY KONGROO!!! |
| a lot of cuteness *^* |
| Children's imagination is sucha marvellous thing. That peacefulness and drama at same time. But with good, heartwarming end. Quite difference from the same year ghibli's movie Hotaru no Haka. I am glad this was fairytale after all. 8/10 I recommend this movie to anyone. |
| Curse this adult mind of mine not being able to see or feel the innocence of this movie. Anyway its still a great movie though if I would've seen this in my childhood days it would've been better. Music is awesome as in all Ghibli films especially the bgm. Art/Animation is also good considering being made in the 80's and all. It's impact on viewers is very lasting. Howl's moving castle is the first Ghibli film I watched and gave it a 10. I really want to give this a 10 but it has missing elements such as a good back story but never the less it's still an instant classic. 9/10 by the way :) |
| This has got to be one of the most bland Studio Ghibli films. I am sure young children and nostalgic viewers could take enjoyment out of this movie though. |
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 This is definitely my favorite scene :) |
| Very dull, plotless and boring movie.The intro before Totoro's appearance was way too long and he got too little screen time overall. The G-rating isn't a lie - it's really childish but I can't even see how it could keep a child interested. The only good thing is the countryside setting. And the music wasn't terrible for its age. Weak movie, wouldn't recommend to anyone. This proved once again how amazingly overrated Studio Ghibli is. I wouldn't mind getting a ride in such a furry catbus though. Btw Totoro makes pedobear expressions. |
| It was better than I thought or to rephrase that, I liked it more than I thought I would. My biggest complaint is perhaps the dub as, while under most circumstances the performances were fine, I didn't feel that they were able to carry the emotional weight required during scenes such as their fight over Mei being pissed that mom couldn't come home. Conversely though, the music was pretty much pitch perfect. Granted I hate the ending song but everything else is just, wow. The song that played during the acorn growing scene especially is beautiful. The story, or what little there is, isn't very entrancing. It actually isn't that good. There's not much going on here, the subplot with Kanta never really leads to anything worth while & the conflict that mildly happens between Satsuki & Mei doesn't really hold a lot of weight but the movies not really about that. For me, the strong points of Totoro & why I came away with a positive impression were for the scenes with Totoro & the Nekobus. Those scenes were always entertaining & the umbrella scene was definitely the highlight of the movie. I guess, charming is the right way to describe them. Either way, those scenes, especially juxtaposed with the more realistic rest of the movie (thus making those few instances stand out more) is the whole draw for me. But the human characters, for what they're worth aren't terrible either though they don't posses the likability of say, the pirates from Castle in the Sky. None of these characters are going to stick with me. 7/10 Oh & what is this movies love of acorns? I can't say I get it & god damn, those things sparkled brighter than diamond.s |
| Loved it. Nice watch to take a break from most shows that usually interest me. Made me think how, as a kid, I would believe in what I imagine more than what is actually true. The girls being so excited to live in a creepy haunted house was adorable. At the same time, Satsuki thinking her mother's illness is something worse than a cold which was just her imagination as well, can make you worry rather than be excited. It's a nice mild fantasy perspective on two sisters that move into a new house that keep their minds on the wild and their mother, in the hospital. |
devinderMay 20, 2015 7:23 PM
| Just rewatched it.. the beginning was a bit long and I almost fell asleep.. luckily the sighting of the white Totoro woke me up. I remember it having more of a story to it, though I guess as a kid I blended a lot of Ghibli's movies together and couldn't really keep track of the human characters. It's a slice of life, so there was very little plot or conflict.. great animation for its age though. |
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| Hmmm... I've never seen this as a child, so... It wasn't what I expected it to be. I'm not going to lie now, I expected a childish acid trip (kinda like moomin valley) but... I was disappointed. But at least the scenes with totoro and catbus were fun to watch, but I didn't like how it dragged on at times... |
| I'd think this is my least favorite Studio Ghibli movie. It was pretty average for the most part, and sometimes kind of boring. Despite its flaws, it was still enjoyable. 7/10 |
| Just beautiful. The scene where the sisters arrive at the hospital on the cat bus to see their mother being okay is one of the most beautiful and just emotional scenes I have ever seen. This movie is a tad different from high fantasies such as Mononoke Hime or Howl's Castle and I loved it - much simplier and much more down to earth but just as magical if not more. |
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| This may have been a great movie if I was a kid but no. By now the industry is oversaturated with escapism content that I don't care anymore. If you think Miyazaki outdid himself in this movie then you definitely need to watch the other movie he produced at the same time. |
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| i don't know if Totoro smile is creepy or cute, joke apart, what a movie ! |
| It was good but It feels short. After the hospital scene (watching without looking at the time) I can't accept that it is really over, but I still like it |
Live well - Laugh often - and Love much |
| Kind of random and all over the place, I guess it's target public was primarily children. It's a nice watch anyway. |
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| One of the absolute sweetest things |
| 8/10 for me....kinda disappointed |
| Very cheerful opening song, love it. Some soundtracks kinda reminded me of Clannad. I love how the dad doesnt even notice a big tree suddenly popping up. Cat bus and Totoro are AMAZING :D robis798 said: Just beautiful. The scene where the sisters arrive at the hospital on the cat bus to see their mother being okay is one of the most beautiful and just emotional scenes I have ever seen. Agreed, teared a bit up :) The final 30 minutes saved the film for me, the first half of the movie was extremely slow and not very engaging. I definitely would've loved way more Totoro and Cat bus, it was so touching when the Cat bus came to save Mei with Satsuki. 9/10 |
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| Was planning to watch this movie, was really eager as a matter of fact, but then i saw an article about the hidden meaning behind this anime, now i don't feel like watching it any more. see article here |
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skutieos said: I don't see the appeal. It wasn't very enthralling, and I didn't much like the characters, besides Totoro. It was worth watching though. I agree , kinda disappointed here , well 6/10 |
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| This movie was a big dose of light hearted sweet and pure, dose of cute and emotive, wonderfull animation! The charm is has can even melt the coldest hearts~~ 9/10 |
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| Only seen four Ghibli movie but this one is my favorite so far 7/10. Tonari no Totoro>Nausicaa>Laputa>>>>Grave of Fireflies Edit: Admittedly Mei was really annoying at times though throughout the movie. |
-Taicho- said: Was planning to watch this movie, was really eager as a matter of fact, but then i saw an article about the hidden meaning behind this anime, now i don't feel like watching it any more. see article here this theory scared the shit out of me . overall,great movie, simple and touching ,my little brother liked totoro so much. |
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| What a pleasing movie!! I like Totoro and both Mei and Satsuki. The story is very simple and yet a masterpiece! I give 10/10 |
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