Princess Mononoke Roger | Ebert

Princess Mononoke Roger | Ebert

In his review of Hayao Miyazaki's epic animated film, Princess Mononoke, renowned film critic Roger Ebert praised the movie's ambitious scope, stunning animation, and thought-provoking themes. Ebert awarded the film 4 out of 4 stars, calling it "a great and serious film, a worthy epic."

For a look at his original televised discussion of the film: Princess Mononoke - Review by Ebert & Fat Guy (1999) Moshroooom YouTube• May 19, 2012 Princess Mononoke movie review - Roger Ebert princess mononoke roger ebert

One of Ebert's most profound takeaways was the film's moral ambiguity. Unlike Western fairy tales, Princess Mononoke avoids simple "good vs. evil" tropes. In his review of Hayao Miyazaki's epic animated

– Ebert approved of the English dub (produced by Harvey Weinstein but with Miyazaki’s oversight), singling out Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup, and Minnie Driver for strong performances. evil" tropes

Community discussions on platforms like Reddit often revisit Ebert's opening paragraphs, which celebrated how "great animation can make the mind sing". Additionally, critics from The Austin Chronicle recall how "critical gush" from figures like Ebert helped elevate the film's profile in the West during its initial 1999 release.

– Ebert stressed that while animated, the film deals with serious themes (environmentalism, war, dismemberment, death) and has intense, bloody violence. He called it “a movie for adults.”