Spirited Away
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Full disclosure: I do not watch a lot of anime and am not really familiar with Japanese mythology.
A storyline that made me feel both sad and uncomfortable. Characters that I connected with but also feared. A unique 2D drawing style intermingled with what seemed like 3D modeling. Vibrant and appropriately selected either way. Dynamic scenes had some sort of flow to them so the movie never felt static. Overall, this film felt like a distant dream I had on LSD that resonated through my bones and tingled every emotional thread I have. I can’t say I loved the movie, but I did love everything it had to offer.