I've now seen Spirited Away three times...

John Booty · 10-07-2002, 01:51 AM

I love it more each time. So good!

When I saw it today, I spent a lot of time looking at the backgrounds and the small details off to the sides and in the backgrounds, away from the main focus of the shot. So, so amazing.

Actually, sometimes the LACK of detail was more amazing. I'm so impressed with the way Miyazaki+his gang can tell a story visually. Some moments are very detailed, some aren't, but it always seems to work perfectly.

More importantly I just love the story and the characters. ^_^

I think this movie's way better than Mononoke, which I thought was awesome.

aeva · 10-07-2002, 08:03 AM

I've seen the movie twice.... Once in theatres, then I downloaded it. *-* Gawsh, it's so brilliant.

>>>>Actually, sometimes the LACK of detail was more amazing. I'm so impressed with the way Miyazaki+his gang can tell a story visually. Some moments are very detailed, some aren't, but it always seems to work perfectly.

I defiantely agree. The blend of it all... wow.... I can't wait to watch it over again!

diqitaldreams · 10-07-2002, 08:23 AM

._. I have...yet to watch the thing...wah... Okay.

John Booty · 10-07-2002, 08:57 AM

Well, I'd see it again! *hinthint*

Keurblitz · 10-07-2002, 09:14 AM

Ish so good!!! ::nods:: I was analyzing a lot when I was watching it. I think I kinda get the idea of it, I need to watch it again though. From my point of view, one of the messages that Spiritied Away was pointing out is the evils of greed and the innocence of a child.

10:16am? Ack, time for school, goddam...

Krishna · 10-07-2002, 10:26 AM

Hmmmm... first movie made by him.. that i was confused after the movie.. good, but confused too...

aeva · 10-07-2002, 10:27 AM

>>>>Hmmmm... first movie made by him.. that i was confused after the movie.. good, but confused too...

There's so much symbolism @.@ It can be confusing.,.... that's why I'm watching it over. ^.~

John Booty · 10-07-2002, 11:42 AM

Yeah, there was a ton of symbolism. I don't think most of it was very deep or anything, but it's a lot of fun. I mean, a lot of the symbols were pretty standard stuff- trains, water, etc, etc.

I like how the river spirits were dragons. The dragons reminded me of winding rivers. Are river spirits traditionally represented this way in Japan? That's a neat association. I don't know why I think that's cool, but I do. ^^

I noticed that water was a recurring theme throughout the movie. There was the obvious association with the river spirits, but also did you notice how huge and exaggerated Chihiro's tears were, especially during the scene when Haku is feeding her the rice cakes? Also, I think she only cried (to the point of actual tears) around him...

I also like how Miyazaki's badguys are never totally bad. Well of course, it's really standard badguy practice to have certain traits that the viewers can identify with in order to make the badguy effective, but Miyzaki's villains always seem to be more sympathetic than most... well... I've only seen three of his movies, so maybe I shouldn't generalize. ^^;

Ayaka · 10-07-2002, 02:10 PM

I've seen the movie twice . . . gotta figure out where to squeeze in viewing three.

I really shouldn't be posting much (lol) and I could go on and on about the movie . . . but it's been making my three really boring classes interesting; history of cinema to some extent, because they talk about aesthetic stuff a lot, but especially development and pre-production and animation 2. Why? Because Miyazaki keeps proving their approach to storytelling wrong. ^^ Not completely, but he really does do some things totally out of the box, and the convetional story requirements are done in such a subtle way, it's not like Disney whacking you over the head with someone's character. It's more complex than that.

I'd really like to also find time to watch Mononoke again before I see Spirited Away for a third time; I'm interested in how often SA uses Chihiro's perspective on the world (you see the "train station" building from her POV, etc). I don't remember that happening in Mononoke.

But any of that aside, the dust bunnies' scenes are fantastic, I love the expressions and how Chihiro moves (so much like a little girl, and they never break from that for an instant!), and the design of it is just beautiful. It has a different aesthetic than Mononoke; that was mostly monochromatic, with splashes of color. This is a ton of color, but somehow it's balanced so it doesn't seem technicolor freaky or flat.

Okay, and now I have to get offline and go do my (nonconventional! muahahahah!) animation storyboards.

John Booty · 10-07-2002, 02:23 PM

> I really shouldn't be posting much (lol) > and I could go on and on about the
> movie... ...Because Miyazaki keeps
> proving their approach to storytelling
> wrong. ^^ Not completely, but he
> really does do some things totally out
> of the box, and the convetional story
> requirements are done in such a subtle
> way

Please go on about this, that sounds very interesting!

I was thinking the other day about how unconventional Totoro was. In that movie, there's almost no plot. Well, there's a plot, but there's no badguys, and next to no conflict-resolution. It's basically a movie about a series of situations and discoveries.

And a catbus! ^__^

Cyber Wolf · 10-07-2002, 02:40 PM

Oh god, it's soooooooooo goooood!!!! I love Miyazaki's films and this one takes the cake! =3 *has to see it again and will probably reserve a copy of the DVD* Huzzah! ^^

pakachu420 · 10-07-2002, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by Cyber Wolf
Oh god, it's soooooooooo goooood!!!! I love Miyazaki's films and this one takes the cake! =3 *has to see it again and will probably reserve a copy of the DVD* Huzzah! ^^

wow...thats pretty much exactly what i was gona say...

i...must...see...again!!!!! maybe i ditch class tomorrow to see ^_^;; (hmm...hope no one in my class comes here)

Keurblitz · 10-07-2002, 04:25 PM

if Disney doesn't cut any scenes out, I would definitely buy the DVD, if Disney messes around with it, I'll go with those HKDVDs....

Elhaym · 10-07-2002, 04:44 PM

Miyazaki films are always wonderful. I can't wait to see this one!

Celine · 10-07-2002, 05:08 PM

Somehow, I've never even heard of this film. Never seen an ad for it on TV or a billboard. Weird. Is it playing everywhere, or only in certain areas? ^^

10-07-2002, 01:51 AM	#1
John Booty The Waffle Truth Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,922	I've now seen Spirited Away three times... I love it more each time. So good! When I saw it today, I spent a lot of time looking at the backgrounds and the small details off to the sides and in the backgrounds, away from the main focus of the shot. So, so amazing. Actually, sometimes the LACK of detail was more amazing. I'm so impressed with the way Miyazaki+his gang can tell a story visually. Some moments are very detailed, some aren't, but it always seems to work perfectly. More importantly I just love the story and the characters. ^_^ I think this movie's way better than Mononoke, which I thought was awesome.

10-07-2002, 08:03 AM	#2
aeva H. Potter Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 998	I've seen the movie twice.... Once in theatres, then I downloaded it. - Gawsh, it's so brilliant. >>>>Actually, sometimes the LACK of detail was more amazing. I'm so impressed with the way Miyazaki+his gang can tell a story visually. Some moments are very detailed, some aren't, but it always seems to work perfectly. I defiantely agree. The blend of it all... wow.... I can't wait to watch it over again! __________________ ºAevaº »»» aeva.livejournal.com »»» aevachan.deviantart.com

10-07-2002, 08:23 AM	#3
diqitaldreams Rock Lee Fangirl! Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,112	._. I have...yet to watch the thing...wah... Okay. __________________ Wanna have some fun? XD Come HERE !!!!

10-07-2002, 09:14 AM	#5
Keurblitz My Gender: Female Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 677	Ish so good!!! ::nods:: I was analyzing a lot when I was watching it. I think I kinda get the idea of it, I need to watch it again though. From my point of view, one of the messages that Spiritied Away was pointing out is the evils of greed and the innocence of a child. 10:16am? Ack, time for school, goddam... __________________ I can't help but reminisce on the carefree days of my past. Feeling nostalgic everytime I pass by the places I use to visit often.

10-07-2002, 10:26 AM	#6
Krishna Cosplay Maiden Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 235	Hmmmm... first movie made by him.. that i was confused after the movie.. good, but confused too... __________________ ~Cosplay Maiden~

10-07-2002, 08:57 AM	#4
John Booty The Waffle Truth Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,922	Well, I'd see it again! hinthint

10-07-2002, 10:27 AM	#7
aeva H. Potter Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 998	>>>>Hmmmm... first movie made by him.. that i was confused after the movie.. good, but confused too... There's so much symbolism @.@ It can be confusing.,.... that's why I'm watching it over. ^.~ __________________ ºAevaº »»» aeva.livejournal.com »»» aevachan.deviantart.com

10-07-2002, 11:42 AM	#8
John Booty The Waffle Truth Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,922	Yeah, there was a ton of symbolism. I don't think most of it was very deep or anything, but it's a lot of fun. I mean, a lot of the symbols were pretty standard stuff- trains, water, etc, etc. I like how the river spirits were dragons. The dragons reminded me of winding rivers. Are river spirits traditionally represented this way in Japan? That's a neat association. I don't know why I think that's cool, but I do. ^^ I noticed that water was a recurring theme throughout the movie. There was the obvious association with the river spirits, but also did you notice how huge and exaggerated Chihiro's tears were, especially during the scene when Haku is feeding her the rice cakes? Also, I think she only cried (to the point of actual tears) around him... I also like how Miyazaki's badguys are never totally bad. Well of course, it's really standard badguy practice to have certain traits that the viewers can identify with in order to make the badguy effective, but Miyzaki's villains always seem to be more sympathetic than most... well... I've only seen three of his movies, so maybe I shouldn't generalize. ^^; Last edited by John Booty : 10-07-2002 at 11:45 AM.

10-07-2002, 02:10 PM	#9
Ayaka Ralph the Wonder Llama Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,777	I've seen the movie twice . . . gotta figure out where to squeeze in viewing three. I really shouldn't be posting much (lol) and I could go on and on about the movie . . . but it's been making my three really boring classes interesting; history of cinema to some extent, because they talk about aesthetic stuff a lot, but especially development and pre-production and animation 2. Why? Because Miyazaki keeps proving their approach to storytelling wrong. ^^ Not completely, but he really does do some things totally out of the box, and the convetional story requirements are done in such a subtle way, it's not like Disney whacking you over the head with someone's character. It's more complex than that. I'd really like to also find time to watch Mononoke again before I see Spirited Away for a third time; I'm interested in how often SA uses Chihiro's perspective on the world (you see the "train station" building from her POV, etc). I don't remember that happening in Mononoke. But any of that aside, the dust bunnies' scenes are fantastic, I love the expressions and how Chihiro moves (so much like a little girl, and they never break from that for an instant!), and the design of it is just beautiful. It has a different aesthetic than Mononoke; that was mostly monochromatic, with splashes of color. This is a ton of color, but somehow it's balanced so it doesn't seem technicolor freaky or flat. Okay, and now I have to get offline and go do my (nonconventional! muahahahah!) animation storyboards. __________________ We apologise for the fault in the signature. Those responsible have been sacked.

10-07-2002, 02:23 PM	#10
John Booty The Waffle Truth Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,922	> I really shouldn't be posting much (lol) > and I could go on and on about the > movie... ...Because Miyazaki keeps > proving their approach to storytelling > wrong. ^^ Not completely, but he > really does do some things totally out > of the box, and the convetional story > requirements are done in such a subtle > way Please go on about this, that sounds very interesting! I was thinking the other day about how unconventional Totoro was. In that movie, there's almost no plot. Well, there's a plot, but there's no badguys, and next to no conflict-resolution. It's basically a movie about a series of situations and discoveries. And a catbus! ^__^

10-07-2002, 02:40 PM	#11
Cyber Wolf Bone Daddy Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,025	Oh god, it's soooooooooo goooood!!!! I love Miyazaki's films and this one takes the cake! =3 has to see it again and will probably reserve a copy of the DVD Huzzah! ^^

10-07-2002, 04:25 PM	#13
Keurblitz My Gender: Female Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 677	if Disney doesn't cut any scenes out, I would definitely buy the DVD, if Disney messes around with it, I'll go with those HKDVDs.... __________________ I can't help but reminisce on the carefree days of my past. Feeling nostalgic everytime I pass by the places I use to visit often.

10-07-2002, 04:44 PM	#14
Elhaym Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1	Miyazaki films are always wonderful. I can't wait to see this one! __________________ We are each angels with one wing; we can only fly embracing one another.

10-07-2002, 05:08 PM	#15
Celine Remember me? Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,228	Somehow, I've never even heard of this film. Never seen an ad for it on TV or a billboard. Weird. Is it playing everywhere, or only in certain areas? ^^

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