My Neighbor Totoro (DVD, 2004, Contains Special 2004 Star Voice Talent)

I won't repeat what people have said about the movie, but I want to inform you that even if you own the FOX DVD release, I'd strongly recommend the new rerelease by Disney as well. The movie has a gorgeous widescreen transfer that easily beats out the pan & scan, and the Japanese version which was unfortunately excised in the FOX DVD is included.

Also featured on the DVD is a brand-new, freshly retranslated redub, featuring performances from Dakota and Elle Fanning as the sisters. Like all the other Disney-Ghibli dubs, this one is beautifully done, which isn't to say that the FOX version wasn't good for its time. There has been a lot of pointless debating over which dub is superior; most of these criticims tend to stem from nostalgia rather than reason. I'd suggest ignoring the controversy and listen to both dubs for two different but no less enjoyable interpretations of a great story.

Either way, you can't go wrong with this movie.

I have 5 children. All of them, from my 17 yr old daughter to my 3 yr old twins, have loved Totoro. I have probably watched this over a 100 times! This is the new version. It has been redubbed with Dakota Fanning and her littles sister as the voices of Suki and Mai. They are fun and bubbley, although the older version is pretty good too. The dialog has been changed slightly to better translate from Japaneese. This Movie is great for little children. There is no evil villian. Everyone is very moral and polite. A must have for me. Thanks

I can't say enough good about this movie. I recommend it to everyone I know - child and adult alike. Watch it and see why!

The movie gives a sense of child-like wonder as you progress through the story. Totoro is simply an enchanting character! This movie is at least twice as good as "Spirited Away" was! WARNING: For Totoro fans of the original English dubbed version- these are not the original voices. There are differences in wording too in the Disney version (I don't know why they would change the voices, they were good as is)

This Japanese animation teamed up with Disney is truly a wonderful film for the family. We have rented this DVD first, but my kids loved it so much I had to purchase one to keep. The voice over of Dakota and Elle Fanning adds so much to this film. This real sister team makes the characters come so alive and it is truly a gem. I understand Japanese but I prefer to watch this film with the English voice over. It is that wonderful. I will recommend this DVD to anyone who has children!

This movie was so touching, cute, funny, and realistic (as real as fairy tales go, anyway) that even my 9 year old boy ADHD LOVED it. It was a lot of fun and great to watch on family movie night!

My Neighbor Totoro is probably one of the sweetest movies ever made. It is about 2 small girls growing up in Japan who happen to meet some forest spirits called totoros (and some other wonderful creatures as well). This movie conveys love for family, for others and respect of the environment. The animation is gorgeous and the music is fun. If you need a pick-me up that is full of meaning, buy this movie for yourself and the kids!

I have a copy for my family and now I am buying one for my nieces. I am so excited that Hayao Miyazaki is getting recognition in the states. He is a master animator and storyteller! Be sure to check out his other movies!

This is a nice slow movie with no real plot, just a family's day to day life as they move into a new home. Clean, crisp animation though bogged down a bit by a low framerate. Because this was licensed and dubbed by Disney, the english voice acting is well done, I'd say it's on par with the Japanese voice acting.

I bought this film because we rented it from Netflix and the whole family loved it.
Hayao Miyazaki is a Genius!

My Neighbor Totoro is a unique masterpiece, possibly the greatest animated film ever made for children. Hisao Miyazaki has made some other terrific movies, especially "Spirited Away" and "Howl's Moving Castle," but "Totoro" tops the list.

Two little girls move with their father to a rundown house on the edge of a slightly oppressive-looking forest, to be near their mother, who's in the hospital. We don't know where they've moved from, but the natural beauty of their new home exhilirates them, and almost immediately they begin to have encounters with the spirits of the forest. The biggest of these is Totoro -- enormous, slow-moving, fluffy, weightless at times, and perfectly willing to have two small girls curl up on him and take a nap. Together, two littl egirls who are worried about their mother's health, enter a world of pure enchantment.

Most unique, THIS IS A CHILDREN'S MOVIE WITHOUT A VILLAIN. No evil stepmother, wicked witch, goblin, dalmatian-coat-wearing woman -- no tears, no heartbreaks, and no nightmares afterwards. Just one amazing encounter after another, one imaginary realm opening into another, with an ending that is full of gentle hope.

There's nothing anywhere like MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO. Oh, and for little kids, the American dubbed sountrack is fine, but for older kids who are up to some very simple subtitles, the original Japanese actors are really wonderful.

Buy this movie, even if you're an adult who doesn't have kids.

Such a sweet, heartwarming movie with wonderful characters...If you loved the original VHS version like we did, DO NOT buy the 2004 Disney version of the DVD. Although the animation is still beautiful, they decided to re-record the voices with new actors and it's just painful to listen to.

This is one of the best animated movies I've ever seen. If you have a youngster in the family I highly recommend watching this with them. Whether it's your own daughter or son or a young neice or nephew, you'll be sharing a wonderfully smart, funny, and touching film experiance your likely not to forget.

We love all of Hayao Miyazaki's animated films! But in this one, Japan's most beloved animator provides a slower-paced, stunningly realistic portrayal of life in the countryside with 2 adorable sisters who are 10 and 4 years old. They are exactly the ages of my girls so I thought it would be easy to relate to since sometimes Japanese movies, even when translated by Disney, are difficult to figure out culturally. This was a fun movie that my kids and I have watched over and over again and it wasn't quite what I expected but it turns out that my kids loved it and it was very touching and moving and worth all of the money spent on it. It is a real masterpiece because it is unlike any of his other animated films and it is not in production anymore. It stars Dakota Fanning and her younger sister Elle Fanning plus an all-star cast. Enjoy!

DO NOT BUY FOR AN OUTRAGIOUS PRICE! They are rereleasing My Neighbor Totoro when Ponyo is released this Winter. They quietly discontinued this release, but it will be coming back soon, just be patient!

I did not like the fact that this business sold me a movie that they did not have. They returned my money speedily though.

I honestly cannot find anything bad to say about Totoro, I love it!
It's not your typical good vs the 'evil' fairytale, which you see over and over again from Disney classic films.
This is truely a magical and exciting story, unlike any other I've seen! It's a real classic!

My daughter and I loved this movie so much, I wanted to get one of her own. It's a must have movie. Too bad the company I bought it from was out of stock on this movie when they placed it on eBay

I liked the movie since it's a great movie. And I bought it since my old copy got Worn out. So i couldn't find a extra copy anywhere.

Wonderful visuals, great story line, my family loves this movie. This is one of the best Anime movies I have ever seen.

I love all Miyazaki's movies and this one is no different. A dad and his 2 daughters move to the countryside. As they are getting used to their new home the girls befriend a forest spirit named Totoro, and interesting things take off from there. Definitely kid friendly.

My Neighbor Totoro is an absolutely wonderful story, crafted by one of the best animation directors alive today. Those who are familiar with Miyazaki's other children's tales like Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service already know that Miyazaki is capable of constructing stories that cross all boundaries, regardless of the age or culture of the viewer, Miyazaki's stories warm the heart and feed the mind; Totoro is no different.

Although essentially a movie for children, My Neighbour Totoro is so excellently crafted that any adult who has ever enjoyed a classic children's story will surely enjoy this feature.

My Neighbour Totoro takes us to a place where there is no evil. Like many of Miyazaki's movies, Totoro makes do without an antagonist whatsoever. Rather than being a movie about conflict, it is a story about a wonderful, magical episode in the lives of two young children. This sweet, simple and innocent tale is a wonderful exception in today's bleak world. Children will love the fun story, and adults will be enchanted by a simplicity that has probably escaped their day-to-day lives.

Simple is also an adequate way of describing the art and animation found in this feature, and once again, simple is best. The lack of realistic details enhances the film's feeling, as simple yet careful lines are blended with rich colors to provide an overall visual warmth that sets the mood perfectly for the story.

Unfortunately the DVD is nothing special. In fact, with the exception of standard DVD navigation (Main Menu, Trailers, Feature, Chapters), this DVD has nothing that a VHS release wouldn't have. There are no extras, none. There's only 1 language, English, and no subtitles, even for the hearing-impaired.

My Neighbour Totoro's English dub was supervised by Carl Macek for Troma studios, who originally released Totoro theatrically in North America. The combination of Carl Macek and Troma might cause many fans to cringe, but the fear is unwarranted. The English adaptation is faithful, the story was not altered in anyway, the translation is very close to the original, and with the exception of the opening and ending themes, the music is entirely unaltered.

Of course, all the faithfulness in the world isn't worth much if the actual quality of the English dub was sub-standard. Once again however, there is no need to fear, My Neighbor Totoro's English dub is extremely well produced. Lisa Michaelson, an otherwise unknown voice actress, is an excellent Satsuki and she is joined by a veteran Cheryl Chase who brings youthful exuberance to the young Mei. These two actresses are supported by an excellent cast and given superb direction, making the English dub of Totoro a truly worthy adaptation of one of the best children's movies of all times.

Unfortunately, Fox has done nothing to restore this film, with the source material dating back to 1988, and the English dub to 1993, there are some visible and audible glitches that mar the DVD. Fortunately, 14 years is not that long a time, and while the occasional spec does appear on the screen, the image and sound are for the most part... good enough.

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