I can see why this movie has made it onto so many "Best Movies of _____" Lists and such-this is another one of those everything-about-it-is-great movies! It's also pretty amazing that pretty much this whole movie is hand drawn, what with all the CGI and computer animation these days. (Although, do note that a bit of computer enhancement was used to better the picture.)
Princess Mononoke was released in the States in 1999 with much success. This is another Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Film that definitely earns its reputation. The film starts out with Prince Ashitaka slaying a demon-possessed boar god. He gets cursed from the slaying and is outcast from his village to try and find a way to cure himself. While in exile, he finds himself upon Iron Town lead by Lady Eboshi. For numerous reasons, Iron Town and the Forest are continually waging battle and Ashitaka brings it upon himself to try to bring the two entities together in peace.
I've always been intrigued by Japanese folklore, literature, and things of that nature, and I've found that this movie pretty much encompasses everything that the Japanese folklore has to offer. Now, I'm no anime professional, but I just thought this film was really great. The story line is fantastic, the visuals are stunning, the music is eerie and wonderful, and the little kodama forest spirits are the creepiest/cutest things I have ever seen! Look:
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