Hayao Miyazaki films

[Ken Gargett]

wondering if any other fans of miyazaki's work out there?

our local SBS station recently showed around half a dozen.

they have shown them all, or almost all, over the years. must say i find them extraordinary films. can watch them time after time.

one of those things that can appeal to children and adults.

i think 'spirited away' probably my fave but 'porco rosso' pretty close - have not seen it for many years but i remember driving through the outskirts of barcelona a few years back and as we passed a shop, i noticed that they had a full sized replica of porco for sale. last thing i expected.

anyone any other faves?

[fabes]

I agree they all are extraordinary. Spirited was the first I saw. Holds a special place. Only recently saw Porci thought it was pretty good. Quite comical. I also enjoy Howl's Moving Castle and Nausica. Castle in the sky as well. Cool concepts that in many ways are timeless.

[Jeremy Festa]

Yeah. The SBS Miyazaki season was rad. I am a massive fan. I have the vast majority of Studio Ghibli films. My favourite would be Princess Mononoke.

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[golfdude888]

Fan right here as well, yes Spirited Away started it all for alot of us, other great titles to enjoy (if you haven't watched already):

Princess Mononoke

My Neighbor Totoro

I haven't watched The Secret World of Arrietty but read it's also good.

[Ken Gargett]

Fan right here as well, yes Spirited Away started it all for alot of us, other great titles to enjoy (if you haven't watched already):

Princess Mononoke

My Neighbor Totoro

I haven't watched The Secret World of Arrietty but read it's also good.

mononoke is another excellent one. and love the catbus in totoro.

[JohnS]

I'm also a fan of the Studio Ghibli films. Like you guys, my family all enjoy Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro the most. I must add that Grave of the Fireflies stands out as the most unique Studio Ghibli film for me for two reasons: one, Isao Takahata directed it and two, its subject matter is serious and profound. It's a shame that Hayao Miyazaki has retired now as his son's films don't live up to the quality his father's films have attained.

[GernBlansten]

Really enjoyed Ponyo with my daughter. Nice movie, good story.

[Cohiba Stevie]

Only stumbling across this great now.

Massive Miyazaki fan, I'm slowly building a collection of his films for my newborn son to watch as soon as he's able.

Princess Mononoke is my favourite, followed closely by spirited away.

Very touching films

[free85]

I'd fall inline with the above. They're just good films. They can go in a lot of different directions and I enjoy the occasional quirk that shows up in his films. And there seems to be a good message behind them.