tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9603781.post2491059293577943010..comments2023-06-21T03:40:04.845-07:00Comments on Monkeys Aren't Funny: My Neighbor Totoro (1988)Ryan Agadonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451907692030120105noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9603781.post-43916849457733080602008-04-17T15:12:00.000-07:002008-04-17T15:12:00.000-07:00I thought this film seemed to be focused on the ch...I thought this film seemed to be focused on the child's perspective more so than the adult, and because of that it might have had the gaping plot holes. Also, it seems like Japanese plot lines do not follow along the same lines as American plots. <BR/><BR/>I personally enjoyed the simplicity of being taken for a ride by this film, but it helps to know what you are in for before sitting down to watch it.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806366132930235568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9603781.post-16905330474161394162008-02-21T13:58:00.000-08:002008-02-21T13:58:00.000-08:00Thanks, Shane, I appreciate you sharing your thoug...Thanks, Shane, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts as well. It's certainly a charming movie, one I could watch again for the individual elements. That's cool that Sydnie loves it so much!<BR/><BR/>I hope Frankie sees that Cat Bus picture. I included it mostly for him.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16854584103424620018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9603781.post-66946905757340582292008-02-21T13:28:00.000-08:002008-02-21T13:28:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing your thoughs on this film Ryan....Thanks for sharing your thoughs on this film Ryan. <BR/><BR/>I absolutely love this film. And my love for this film has grown even more lately with Syd's attachment to it. This is one of the few films she will sit through from start to finish. I agree with your comments about it lacking an overall conflict, but I think that is precisely the charm of this film. It works in spite of that. <BR/><BR/>Here is a quote from <A HREF="http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20011223%2FREVIEWS08%2F112230301%2F1023" REL="nofollow">Roger Ebert</A> about the film that I think sums it up well for me... <BR/><BR/>"It is a little sad, a little scary, a little surprising and a little informative, just like life itself. It depends on a situation instead of a plot, and suggests that the wonder of life and the resources of imagination supply all the adventure you need."<BR/><BR/>Not really contradicting anything you said but thought I'd share my thoughts on it as well.lightyear8https://www.blogger.com/profile/04659605140077223223noreply@blogger.com