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From the creators of Spirited Away and Ponyo and available for the first time on Blu-ray in stunning high-definition comes the animation classic My Neighbour Totoro.
“One of the most beloved of all family films” Roger Ebert
While their mother recovers from an illness, Satsuki and her little sister Mei (voiced in English by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning) get away from it all in an idyllic rural retreat. Far from the bustle of the city, they discover a mysterious place of spirits and magic, and the friendship of the Totoro woodland creatures. Conceived as a family film devoid of conflict and suffused with the joy of country living, My Neighbour Totoro is a masterpiece for the whole family. It unites the unique vision of Hayao Miyazaki with a feel-good tale of childlike wonder and true originality. A universal classic for all generations, My Neighbour Totoro shows Japanese animation’s famous Studio Ghibli at its very best, and is an elegy to two ever-fading miracles: the fairytale world of childhood and the disappearing countryside.
Special Features
• Storyboards
• Creating My Neighbour Totoro Featurette
• Creating the Characters Featurette
• The Totoro Experience Producer’s Perspective: Creating Ghibli
• The Locations of Totoro
• Scoring Miyazaki
• Behind the Microphone Featurette
• Textless Opening & Closing Credits
• Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer
• Studio Ghibli Trailer Reel
“One of the most beloved of all family films” Roger Ebert
While their mother recovers from an illness, Satsuki and her little sister Mei (voiced in English by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning) get away from it all in an idyllic rural retreat. Far from the bustle of the city, they discover a mysterious place of spirits and magic, and the friendship of the Totoro woodland creatures. Conceived as a family film devoid of conflict and suffused with the joy of country living, My Neighbour Totoro is a masterpiece for the whole family. It unites the unique vision of Hayao Miyazaki with a feel-good tale of childlike wonder and true originality. A universal classic for all generations, My Neighbour Totoro shows Japanese animation’s famous Studio Ghibli at its very best, and is an elegy to two ever-fading miracles: the fairytale world of childhood and the disappearing countryside.
Special Features
• Storyboards
• Creating My Neighbour Totoro Featurette
• Creating the Characters Featurette
• The Totoro Experience Producer’s Perspective: Creating Ghibli
• The Locations of Totoro
• Scoring Miyazaki
• Behind the Microphone Featurette
• Textless Opening & Closing Credits
• Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer
• Studio Ghibli Trailer Reel
Product Description
United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: Japanese ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), Japanese ( Dolby Linear PCM ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Blu-Ray & DVD Combo, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Storyboards, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: From the creators of SPIRITED AWAY and PONYO and available for the first time on Blu-ray in stunning high-definition comes the animation classic My Neighbour Totoro. While their mother recovers from an illness, Satsuki and her little sister Mei (voiced in English by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning) get away from it all in an idyllic rural retreat. Far from the bustle of the city, they discover a mysterious place of spirits and magic, and the friendship of the Totoro woodland creatures. Conceived as a family film devoid of conflict and suffused with the joy of country living, My Neighbour Totoro is a masterpiece for the whole family. It unites the unique vision of Hayao Miyazaki with a feel-good tale of childlike wonder and true originality. A universal classic for all generations, My Neighbour Totoro shows Japanese animation's famous Studio Ghibli at its very best, and is an elegy to two ever-fading miracles: the fairytale world of childhood and the disappearing countryside. ...My Neighbour Totoro (1988) ( Tonari no Totoro ) ( My Neighbor Totoro ) (Blu-Ray & DVD Combo) (Blu-Ray)
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137 of 140 people found the following review helpful
By BS
Format:DVD
I'm guessing this has been released following the success of "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Spirited Away", but in my opinion, "My Neighbour Totoro" is Miyazaki's best work.
The story follows two little girls, Satsuki and Mei, who move to the country with their father while their mother is recouperating in hospital. Miyazaki captures perfectly the curiosity of two children full of life, chasing dust bunnies (suswatari) and exploring the garden. What this film also captures is the simple beauty of Japanese country life - from clothing and architecture to the girls' respect of a roadside shrine to Jizo-san, the patron saint of travelers.
Totoro himself is a "spirit of the forest" but nothing in the film is more real. He is like a giant furry fat rabbit (without the rabbit teeth!) and when Mei first finds him and goes to sleep on his belly, it makes me want to get the biggest softest grey blanket and snuggle up too. However, my favourite character has to be Catbus. What cat lover could not be utterly taken by a giant tabby cat who is a real live bus, with furry seats, who leaps across the countryside taking Satsuki and Mei for a ride?
This film is magical - and suitable for all ages. The drawing and animation is incredible - especially when you think it was done in 1988 before computer graphics took over. The soundtrack is fantastic too, and the end song will have you singing along!
Don't be put off by the fact that Disney have the distribution rights, either. Miyazaki was incredibly strict when he did that, and controlled an awful lot of things such as the script, editing and merchandising. This means that none of the original spirit is lost, and you don't get any of that over-commercialisation associated with many of the Disney 'brands'.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Cathy
Format:DVD
You don't need another review to say what a wonderful film this is. I wanted to praise it for keeping my two year old son happy. We originally got it from the library - then he wanted it every week so it became the first film he actually owns. Several months later he still loves it (even in Japanese) and I'm still delighted to watch it with him - nothing scary, no nasty characters and plenty of roaring!
85 of 88 people found the following review helpful
By S. J. King
Format:DVD
This film is intended for small children, so Miyazaki says. I was thirty-six when I watched it. I was so charmed that I showed it again to my father, who was then seventy-seven. He was so charmed that he insisted we must show it to his grandson, who is four. I have seen more exciting films, or funnier films, but none which gave me more sheer delight. It is a great shame the world isn't really as nice as this, but when you are four, like Mei, or even eleven, like Satsuki, this is how you want it to be: everyone bigger is kind and can be trusted completely, and everything always comes right in the end. Knowing a little boy of Mei's age I can vouch for her being highly realistic, from the obsessive looking through a hole in a bucket to the scowling and sulking! The most touching moment is when Catbus' destination board changes to "MEI", showing Satsuki that he knows exactly where her little sister is, and that he's going to take her straight there. My only criticisms, if you can call them that, are that the DVD doesn't contain the legendary sequel "Mei and the Kittenbus", in which Mei meets and goes for a ride with Catbus's little son, and that I can't ride in Catbus myself. As a cat lover and occasional bus user I feel I was born to do that, and it's a disgrace he's only imaginary!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Melinda Rice
Format:DVD
This is a touching story of two little girls who live with their father while their mother is recovering from an illness in hospital. When the youngest, Mae, is lost in the woods, she and her sister come across the Totoro, which I take is some kind of a ghost, but in the story looks like a really big fat teddy bear! It has a happy ending and leaves little ones giggling through most of it.
It's not scary at all, and my young children grew up watching it after receiving a copy from their aunt on her return from studying in Korea. I've just ordered it on DVD to replace that old video, which is much the worse for wear!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Miyazaki, but because I always thought this specific movie was more child oriented, I never really felt the desire to watch it. Now that I have, it's my favorite Ghibli movie yet.
I found 'My Neighbor Totoro' a bit "lighter" than most of Miyazaki's movies, which in no way makes it less fantastic. The story is quite simple, it follows the lives of two girls, Satsuki and Mei, who move to a small house in a rural area, together with their father, so as to be closer to the hospital where their sick mother is recovering. While playing and exploring the new area, Mei comes across very mysterious creatures, and ends up meeting Totoro. The movie is mostly about their friendship.
I have to say it's one of the sweetest and most beautiful movies I've ever watched. It made me giggle like a little girl and although it might first seem primarily aimed at children (like I thought before I watched it), I really think it's good for all ages. Very magical, and still strange enough that it can hold your attention and interest (a "catbus"?).
Needless to say, I really, really recommend this movie.
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DVD:
SOUND: Original Japanese, dubbed English.
SUBTITLES: Japanese and English.
EXTRAS: Complete storyboards - Get an insider look at the film's artistry; Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer; Textless Opening and Closing Credits; Studio Ghibli Trailer Reel.
I found 'My Neighbor Totoro' a bit "lighter" than most of Miyazaki's movies, which in no way makes it less fantastic. The story is quite simple, it follows the lives of two girls, Satsuki and Mei, who move to a small house in a rural area, together with their father, so as to be closer to the hospital where their sick mother is recovering. While playing and exploring the new area, Mei comes across very mysterious creatures, and ends up meeting Totoro. The movie is mostly about their friendship.
I have to say it's one of the sweetest and most beautiful movies I've ever watched. It made me giggle like a little girl and although it might first seem primarily aimed at children (like I thought before I watched it), I really think it's good for all ages. Very magical, and still strange enough that it can hold your attention and interest (a "catbus"?).
Needless to say, I really, really recommend this movie.
***
DVD:
SOUND: Original Japanese, dubbed English.
SUBTITLES: Japanese and English.
EXTRAS: Complete storyboards - Get an insider look at the film's artistry; Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer; Textless Opening and Closing Credits; Studio Ghibli Trailer Reel.
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So good! :D
This is an amazing movie, great story line, I would highly recommend to any anime/ manga fan, or to anyone who has children! Read more
Published 2 days ago by Kokomikeis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Very imaginative and entertaining. Superbly animated. Well worth the money. Enjoyable by children and grown ups alike. Will be watching this many times over!
Published 21 days ago by LJ Pritchard
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Xmas present!
Koved by the whole family and gave Totoro a wider range of appreciative audiences. The whole family sat and watched he movie while the Grandchildren enjoyed watching it with thre... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Grahamp5310
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Masterful
A high quality animation minus the over plotted baggage. Simply told it has a measured pace and a sure sense of drama and timing. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Hereward
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What a great film...
My Neighbour Totoro was almost certainly made to be a cute feel-good film, and it certainly delivers. Read more
Published 25 days ago by James Whiteley
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Nice.
I am anti-Disney so I like my kids to be introduced to something a little bit different. They like this film, just wish Miyazaki didn't have always seem to have someone smoking a... Read more
Published 29 days ago by mumof2
5.0 out of 5 stars
5/5* movie for the whole family, suitable: 3+ years
Mild movie for the very young and scared ones. The scariest part was that the 2 sisters worried over their mother's health - it turns out she's fine.
Published 1 month ago by Realisticly123
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Another Great film
I bought a few of these films from the collection this being the only one at the time of purchase I hadn't seen. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alexander Burrell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Legendary animation
It is definitely aimed at very young children but this should be a barrier to no one.
Check out the scene at the (cat) bus stop. Totally peerless.
Check out the scene at the (cat) bus stop. Totally peerless.
Published 1 month ago by R T Rance
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magical
This is a classic movie, completely spellbinding .Totoro's character will stay with you forever after watching. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ema johnson
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