Spirited Away | Patreon Exclusive | Unedited Reaction (Patreon)

This Ghibli movie has probably been the most highly recommended and the most loved all around. And honestly, I totally get why it's THE Ghibli movie for so many of you guys 😱

It was so beautiful and magical and weird at the same time. I absolutely LOVE how Ghibli movies have so many hidden messages behind the beauty and imagination. And this one was no different. Underneath all of the spirits and dragons and giant babies and terrifying pig parents (which I'm still a bit traumatized by ngl lol), there is actually so much being said about growing up, greed, identity, nature and just.. remembering who you are in the chaos.And that last part is really what stuck with me the most.The whole idea of Yubaba taking a person's name and slowly making them forget who they were before is such an interesting concept. Chichiro becoming "Sen" felt like the world was trying to swallow her up and turn her into another little cog in the machine.And I think my favorite part of this entire movie was just Chihiro herself. She reminded me so much of my daughter. She doesn't become brave because she is suddenly done with being afraid. She's scared through MOST of this movie. But she learns that she can keep going anyway. Keep taking baby steps down the steep stairs. Take the train that may never bring her back to her parents. And honestly even the witch's son mirrors that journey of bravery. He's been so sheltered and taught that the outside world is bad just to finally experience it for himself and realize.. he can handle it, too.And that's what I loved the most about this one. It had so much inspiration in it. Growing up means entering this huge complicated world full of work, money, greed, consumption, fear and people telling you who you're supposed to be. But that doesn't mean you have to lose yourself in it. In the beginning Chihiro can hardly walk through the dark tunnel without clinging to her mom's arm. But by the end, she becomes braver without losing her kindness, independent without becoming selfish, and stronger without becoming hardened. In a world that literally steals people's names, the most important thing Chihiro does is remember hers 🥹 And I hope my daughter grows up the same way.. Always remembering who she is no matter where the world takes her.I loved this one, guys!But Howl's Moving Castle is still in that number one spot for me heheheThank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿SYNC ALONG LINK: https://youtu.be/MuW5GzQkstEI watched this on HBO Max