Poll: Which is better: Spirited Away or Toy Story 3?
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I think we should have a poll on the best Studio Ghibli Film (there probably is one I cant be bothered to check). They all vary in animation, storytelling, cinematography, character development etc. It would be interesting.bartholen said:
OT: Spirited Away, but I agree both films are iconic examples of their respective mediums.
I'm noticing many of those picking Spirited Away are doing so not necessarily because it is actually the "superior" film (pointless assertion), but rather because they either:
A: like anime or hand-drawn animation more than CG animation
B: prefer stand-alone films over trilogies
Likewise, many are choosing Toy Story 3 because of their emotional attachment to the series. Many of them having grown up with the series.
There's nothing wrong with any of those reasons, of course. It's just an observation.
As for me? Well, I loved both films thoroughly. Choosing which is "objectively better" is pointless. They're both master-works of extremely talented people. They are also, beyond being animated, completely different; on many levels.
However, if I have to choose, I'm going with Toy Story 3. But only by a very, very small margin.
The animation, art-direction, stories, character designs, and voice-acting of both films were immaculate. However, I just felt that Toy Story 3 told it's story in a slightly more enjoyable, more impactful way.
Still, why compare them? They're both amazing animated films. Films that show animation is just as capable of telling compelling stories as any "serious", live-action film. Debating which is "better" just demeans them both.
A: like anime or hand-drawn animation more than CG animation
B: prefer stand-alone films over trilogies
Likewise, many are choosing Toy Story 3 because of their emotional attachment to the series. Many of them having grown up with the series.
There's nothing wrong with any of those reasons, of course. It's just an observation.
As for me? Well, I loved both films thoroughly. Choosing which is "objectively better" is pointless. They're both master-works of extremely talented people. They are also, beyond being animated, completely different; on many levels.
However, if I have to choose, I'm going with Toy Story 3. But only by a very, very small margin.
The animation, art-direction, stories, character designs, and voice-acting of both films were immaculate. However, I just felt that Toy Story 3 told it's story in a slightly more enjoyable, more impactful way.
For example, in the scene wherein Woody and the others were slowly sinking into the furnace, struggling to survive, I knew they'd somehow get out. However, when they suddenly, solemnly, began accepting their fate and all held hands, I actually began to think, "Is...is Pixar actually going to go through with it? Are they actually going to let them die? That's pretty ballsy."
Granted, they obviously didn't, but it was a moment of real tension. A moment in the film that actually made me nervous for the characters. A moment that pulled me in and had my mind considering many possible scenarios.
Spirited Away had similar moments, but none quite as impactful as that or similar moments in Toy Story 3. At least, for me anyway.
Granted, they obviously didn't, but it was a moment of real tension. A moment in the film that actually made me nervous for the characters. A moment that pulled me in and had my mind considering many possible scenarios.
Spirited Away had similar moments, but none quite as impactful as that or similar moments in Toy Story 3. At least, for me anyway.
Still, why compare them? They're both amazing animated films. Films that show animation is just as capable of telling compelling stories as any "serious", live-action film. Debating which is "better" just demeans them both.
Heh, that isn't easy to choose from at all. I just saw Toy Story 3 not long ago myself, and was just happy that it was good. I really can't choose unless I watch them both in one day. From all the scenes I can remember that I liked in both movies, I prefered more in TS3, so I'll pick that for now.
I've been trying to think what is Pixars masterpiece, I'm not sure on that one either but I'm leaning towards The Incredables, and from all the Ghibli movies I've seen, Princess Monoke is still easily the biggest of the lot.
I've been trying to think what is Pixars masterpiece, I'm not sure on that one either but I'm leaning towards The Incredables, and from all the Ghibli movies I've seen, Princess Monoke is still easily the biggest of the lot.
Toy Story 3. No question.
Though I am the type of person who considers anime to be a worthless pile of bad drawings and subtitles unless there is tentacle rape involved, so maybe I'm not the best person to ask.
A bit of an odd comparison though.
Though I am the type of person who considers anime to be a worthless pile of bad drawings and subtitles unless there is tentacle rape involved, so maybe I'm not the best person to ask.
A bit of an odd comparison though.
Spirited Away
While all three Toy Story films are great (with Toy Story 2 being my favorite), I honestly don't think that any of them are as good as Spirited Away - it's just a matter of personal taste.
While all three Toy Story films are great (with Toy Story 2 being my favorite), I honestly don't think that any of them are as good as Spirited Away - it's just a matter of personal taste.
Sorry, can't vote on this.
It's like giving me the choice between watching Winnie the Pooh and browsing through images of concentration camp victims. Even beyond the apparent subject matter: One is a decidedly hand-crafted, hefty philosophical drama that is disturbing at the very least and mind-blowingly sad whenever you put your mind to analyzing it, while the other is a computer animated, computer rendered 3D 99% pure entertainment fare with a sprinkle of moral values.
If you haven't seen it yet, do check out the other Studio Ghibli material - it's well worth it.
But, yes, from all the Studio Ghibli animated movies, Spirited Away is my favourite, very much so. I would also prefer it over Toy Story, especially Toy Story 3 by grace of depth and sheer emotional payload, but it's not something I could recommend to kids willy-nilly, as it's bound to ruin their carefree days and formerly nightmare free nights for - at least - weeks to come.
It's like giving me the choice between watching Winnie the Pooh and browsing through images of concentration camp victims. Even beyond the apparent subject matter: One is a decidedly hand-crafted, hefty philosophical drama that is disturbing at the very least and mind-blowingly sad whenever you put your mind to analyzing it, while the other is a computer animated, computer rendered 3D 99% pure entertainment fare with a sprinkle of moral values.
If you haven't seen it yet, do check out the other Studio Ghibli material - it's well worth it.
But, yes, from all the Studio Ghibli animated movies, Spirited Away is my favourite, very much so. I would also prefer it over Toy Story, especially Toy Story 3 by grace of depth and sheer emotional payload, but it's not something I could recommend to kids willy-nilly, as it's bound to ruin their carefree days and formerly nightmare free nights for - at least - weeks to come.
Spirited Away
Toy Story 3 is okay, but it was simply going through the same motions as the previous movies. Plus, the ending was a major cop-out which concluded nothing really, and set up yet more room for a sequel.
But for me, good traditional animation will always win out against CG movies.
My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service are still my favourite Ghibli movies though.
Toy Story 3 is okay, but it was simply going through the same motions as the previous movies. Plus, the ending was a major cop-out which concluded nothing really, and set up yet more room for a sequel.
But for me, good traditional animation will always win out against CG movies.
My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service are still my favourite Ghibli movies though.
I have no feelings about ToyStory what so ever, all three movies just seem 'ok' to me. Spirited away is in the same boat, so I can't really add anything to this. It would have been easier if the animated option was "Princess Mononoke'. That movie was pretty badass.
I don't really understand the popularity of Ghibli films. I've seen quite a few of them.
Although I haven't seen Spirited Away in a while, and whislt remembering it, I can't remember the plot passed the main concept, so maybe I was suffering from the same thing you were before you realised that it's apparently the best movie ever.
Since Toy Story isn't at all difficult to get your head around maybe I prefer it for being more coherent to me.
Although I haven't seen Spirited Away in a while, and whislt remembering it, I can't remember the plot passed the main concept, so maybe I was suffering from the same thing you were before you realised that it's apparently the best movie ever.
Since Toy Story isn't at all difficult to get your head around maybe I prefer it for being more coherent to me.
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I'm gonna go with Toy Story 3. I love anime, but I have never been a huge studio Ghibli fan. Not that I think their films are bad, it's just that I could never get into them as much as everyone else, and they don't leave much of an impression on me. Pixar, on the other hand, I've been a fan of since the first Toy Story, so the series holds a special place for me.
I love every Ghibli film I've seen except Ponyo, I haven't seen them all but I have loved the ones I've seen.
Toy Story 3 was awesome, one of my favourite Pixar films....
I chose Spirited Away, because of Haku and the soundtrack
Toy Story 3 was awesome, one of my favourite Pixar films....
I chose Spirited Away, because of Haku and the soundtrack
I really enjoyed Spirited away, whereas Toy Story 3.. not so much. Probably the weakest entry into the franchise, and very much overrated.
Why compare them? Because I wanted to see if other people also had a hard time deciding which one to like more, that's why. It's nice to see opinions so evenly divided. I'm not trying to make some be-all end-all statement, just making a discussion.Vigormortis said:
I was raised by neither of these movies. I was only 3 when the first Toy Story came out, so it was never "the" franchise for me, and Spirited Away was one of those "weird" films I never figured out as a kid. I grew up more on traditional, hand-drawn Disney animation i.e. Aladdin, Hercules, The Lion King etc. Btw, I still think the 90s were Disney's golden age, and Hercules is still one of their best and funniest movies.bl4ckh4wk64 said: