Grave of the Fireflies is a devastating and a timeless tail. Even the most jaded viewer, immune both to sentimental schmaltz and posturing brutality in cinema, finds their resistance slipping away as they watch. Many cite it as one of the most beautiful and devastating films they’ve seen, and it has become something of a cliché to say it’s a film you cherish and never want to see a second time because of its impact.
I saw this as a teenager and never have I sobbed as hard as I did watching a movie. It was devastating and I too will never watch it again, even though it's a beautiful movie.
In contrast, I must have watched "Spirited Away" at least 50 times and have gifted it as present to the young ones in my extended family. Not only is the animation compelling but so is the story, the characters and the soundtrack. It's a message about resilience and adaptability and encompasses the spiritual and the fantastical.
