You can get away with a lot in fantasy, but the best fantasy has its own internal logic, with rules that govern its fabricated universes, however bizarre.
And while it's possible that something was lost in the translation, its complicated plot is full of the sort of detours that might confuse children and adults. There is no nudity in Spirited Away, and no bloody violence to speak of (though a little blood is spilled).
But animé, as it has come to be known, sometimes adds generous helpings of nudity, blood, violence, and convoluted plots, making it more intriguing to adults but also far less family-friendly. Like US animation, the Japanese version is heavy on fantasy and science-fiction. But its Japanese counterpart is very different. To the consternation of its fans, American feature animation has long been perceived as a medium for children, and the sophistication of many recent efforts has not entirely dispelled this notion. While his earlier films, including My Neighbor Totoro and Princess Mononoke, were highly praised, 2001's Spirited Away, which arrived in US theaters last fall to critical acclaim, may well be his masterpiece. Spirited Away is the latest animated film from Japanese artist Hayao Miyazaki and his team at Ghibli Studios. In the process, she grows from a surly, hesitant 10-year-old to a resourceful young lady. Chihiro becomes separated from her family under alarming circumstances and ends up in the adventure of her life. When young Chihiro and her parents take the wrong road on their way to their new home in the country, they end up in what looks like an abandoned amusement park. Dolby Digital 5.1 (English, Japanese, French, Spanish).
Voices of Daveigh Chase, Jason Marsden, Suzanne Pleshette, Michael Chiklis, Lauren Holly, John Ratzenberger, Susan Egan, David Ogden Stiers.
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