New York Times Elvis Mitchell expects an Oscar nomination for the film in this positive review. [Free registration required] http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/20/movies/20SPIR.html Nytimes.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
National Review Thomas Hibbs believes the film presents lessons missing in most American movies for children. http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-hibbs092702.asp Nationalreview.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
SPLICEDwire Rob Blackwelder feels the movie is imaginative but lacks purpose. Rating: 2.5/4. http://www.splicedonline.com/02reviews/spiritedaway.html Splicedonline.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
Houston Chronicle Bruce Westbrook feels that although the film dazzles, it also dawdles. Grade: A-. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/moviestory.hts/ae/movies/reviews/1602556 Chron.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check