Marilyn Torres (tricksterbrat)

The first 25 minutes of this movie for me was a weeping fest. I couldn't possibly keep it together as I watched the story of Mr. Fredricksen and his one true love

As a Michael Jackson fan since I was a little kid, it wasn't hard for me to like this presentation of what became Jackson's final performance. Just seeing the talent of, not only Jackson, but his dancers and other collaborators was intensely captivating. Orianthe, one of the two guitarists on stage with Michael, is a huge talent in her own right. Seeing all the hard work unfold and Michael's need to deliver something near perfect to his fans. His sensitive ear for all kinds of music and sheer talent for performance was apparent. Whenever Michael said that it was all with love or for love, I believed him.

This movie is everything: drama, musical, comedy, etc. The style is edgy and unique. You either love every second or hate the film its printed on. There's no in between for this one. A lot of universal truths about human nature are hit upon in this film, especially Love. "The greatest thing you will ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."

This movie captures the essence of what it is to be Chihiro's age. The age when nothing is really within your power to control, and then all of a sudden she's forced into a complete role reversal; a huge one for a kid her age: act or lose her parents and be trapped forever in a land of spirits and strangers. Miyazaki's a storytelling genius, of course.