Reviews
Thank You, Mr. Lasseter (2003)
Creators |
Miyazaki Hayao (cast), Suzuki Toshio (cast). |
Extent |
Seen in 2013. |
Categorization |
2 and a half hours worth of documentary produced by Studio Ghibli as a record of Miyazaki and Suzuki’s 2002 trip to the US to meet John Lasseter. Not originally intended for public distribution, but it makes enough sense. |
Subject |
The US release of Spirited Away (2001), a press junket, a visit to Pixar, various activities to amuse the visiting god. |
Commentary |
Very mundane. Miyazaki is mostly aloof, volunteering much less of his creative experience and opinions than Lasseter. This makes it a better movie about Pixar than about Ghibli. |