New York Times - Elvis Mitchell expects an Oscar nomination for the film in this positive review. [Free registration required] HARO Online - Mongoose rates the film "really good". All-Reviews.com - Harvey Karten, Steve Rhodes, and Dustin Putman give the movie 4 stars out of 5. Japan Falls Under Blockbuster Movie's Spell - Article discussing the success of the Japanese release. [CNN] A Wizard of Animation Has Japan Under His Spell - Article on the film's release in Japan. Free registration required. [New York Times] The Nihon Review - Spirited Away - Story, review, and images. Seattle Post-Intelligencer - William Arnold likes the film and its protagonist, but fears it may not connect with American viewers. Chicago Sun-Times: Spirited Away - Roger Ebert considers this one of the year's best films. Rating: 4/4. Hollywood Bitchslap - Includes user comments. Rating: 5/5. Kamikakushi - Anime Master Miyazaki's New Ambition - Kumi Kaoru discusses the film's background, its meaning, and whether it is successful in its goals. [Animation World Magazine] Midnight Eye - Tom Mes calls it "one of Miyazaki's best works to date".