This is a film full of poetry. I didn't know before that Totoro is a favorite creature of Japanese children. This film is purely in the romantic mood, when the realm of fantasy is mingling with the realm of reality. Children can live in both realms, but this world is locked for those who have barred the immediate access to poetry with intellect.
Satsuki and Mei are daughters of a university professor. They move to a place in the country side to be closer to the hospital where mother is recovering. At that place strange creatures are dwelling everywhere. Among them is Totoro. The little girl can see, but he remains invisible to those who have barred their access to poetry. The film ends in a vision with Totoro present, although invible.
Yes, this film is nice, but I still like the late Miyazaki better - maybe in alter films he drifts more to realism?
6/10
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| Dad in bath tub with under age daughters - our Freudian dirty minds are alarmed |
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| Fun trip with daddy |
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| Totoro seems to be sleepy |
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| The Cat Bus is reliabe |
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| Cat Bus -- what a brilliany invention! |
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