I've seen this movie around for so long, but never got to watching it because of being such a fan of Nausicaa, Spirited Away, Totoro, and Ponyo that I kept rewatching the same movies again and again, loving it each time and rediscovering new elements, enjoying it over and over. So when I finally decided to watch Princess Momonoke, I didn't want to have too high of expectations and just wanted to get into the movie naturally. However, from the first scene I was BLOWN AWAY and shook to the core. I cannot believe I waited this long to watch this movie. I am gobsmacked at how beautifully done his was. Ghibli continuously showcases their mastery of their medium and storytelling. Their love of nature, the environment, their ancient culture and respect for all living things, it is something else. What a magnificent film.