Perhaps the portrayal of this message (and the tiny hint of San and Ashitaka's romance and Moro's views on nature) was what made the film so touching to me. Another wonderful aspect of the plot is that it sends a message - Protect the Earth and all will survive in peace - a message either discreetly or strongly portrayed in many of Miyazaki's films. Although it her actions were environmentally damaging and wrong in general, she did it to help her people survive which is what all the species on Earth strive for. Even Lady Eboshi the most antagonist character in the movie had a reasonable motive for trying to get rid of the animal gods and cutting down the forest. There were no complete "good" or "bad" guys. Since it was a Studio Ghibli film dubbed by Disney I liked the fact that it wasn't a "they all lived naively ever after" film. The question of its suitability for kids will spark debate, although kids who see it will not soon forget it.The first time I saw Princess Mononoke I was completely moved and surprised. The other name players include Gillian Anderson as the wolf god Moro, Jada Pinkett-Smith as Toki, and Keith David as boar god Okkoto. Billy Crudup has a neutral accent and carries the entire film as Ashitaka, conveying the moral dilemma of a young outsider caught between two worlds. The only awkward note is sounded by the mix of accents among the cast, from Lady Eboshi's British accent ( Minnie Driver) to the monk Jigo's Southern accent ( Billy Bob Thornton) to San's modern American teenaged inflections ( Claire Danes). They all do a splendid job, which can only help Princess Mononoke's acceptance. The English dub employs several name actors. They're nothing like the talking animals in Disney features.
The animals debate their plight with dead seriousness and attack humans in murderous rage. These elements, in the form of talking animals and a magical forest spirit, are treated with utmost realism. It boasts the scope and grandeur of a live-action historical epic yet also has the fantastic elements of animation. Charting an epic battle of humans versus gods in old Japan, it's filled with adventure and beauty.
This film is a masterwork of animated storytelling from Hayao Miyazaki, the director of My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service.
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