I am now enjoying "Princess Mononoke" which is one of the best Hayao Miyazaki films. It has a stellar English voice cast in Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, and Gillian Anderson and others. The story follows a cursed, young Emishi prince named Ashitaka (Crudup), and his involvement in a struggle between the gods (kami) of a forest and the humans who consume its resources. The film deals with themes of Shinto and environmentalism. There is a tremendous battle between the forest animal gods led by Princess Mononoke (Claire Danes) and they are facing Lady Eboshi (Minnie Driver) and clan of very proud humans.
James Cameron says his "Avatar" was influenced by this picture.
James Cameron says his "Avatar" was influenced by this picture.