Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!

Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Motompa Go in cold, and you're likely to emerge with your blood boiling. This has to be seen to be believed.

Sammy-Jo Cervantes There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Mihai Toma Arrietty is the only child of a family of borrowers living well hidden from the normal human beings. As they were carrying on their peaceful lives, building their home and working for supplies, Arrietty gets accidentally seen by Shawn, an ordinary boy whose life was permanently troubled by his sickened heart. Inevitable, the two start to make contact but this simple and apparently innocent act is going to cause a lot of trouble in both of their lives.It's an original idea superbly drawn and animated into this gorgeous movie. I absolutely love how it looks and how the whole "tiny" adventure is presented from both perspectives. It's thrilling, dramatic and full of suspense featuring some emotional songs which really managed to create a very enjoyable atmosphere. Everything about this movie is great, without any doubt. A real work of art I might say!

Magsi Rover (magsirover) Watching this film was like a package of everything that I loved from Alice and wonderland, The Borrowers (A movie) and Thumbalina adaptations. It was indeed a welcome surprise, surreal to the taste and a spectacular amount of visual content. The cinamatic approach of the animation was amazing. Music selection, and structure all of which was definitely carefully laid out in order to make this animation. I commend Ghibli Studios for another job well done and will continue to root for all of their works in the future. If you're curious on what this animation movie has to offer, I suggest that you watch it without expecting anything from it and focus on the visuals and story in general. Character developments were simple and yet, without making it difficult for the viewers was indeed able to project the depth of their roles. please do watch The Secret World of Arriety. One of the amazing films made by these wonderful animators of our time.

Irishchatter It was a really good film but I wouldn't consider it one of the best because it's like it's stolen from the fairytale story Thumbelina. Also you knew well what happened next like really, this movie is in my opinion, targeted to only children. If adults are watching this, prepare for a bit of disappointment.I have to admit, some scenes were scary to watch like that crazy maid destroying the little people's house and locking the boys door as if he was Cinderalla. I have nothing much to say about this movie but it just didn't flatter me throughout just watching the rest!

Python Hyena The Secret World of Arrietty (2010): Dir: Hiromasa Yonebayashi / Voices: Bridgit Mendler, David Henrie, Will Arnett, Amy Pohler, Carol Burnett: Gloriously beautiful Japanese animation about the overwhelming world inhabited by little people known as borrowers. Shawn is a teenager with a heart condition sent to live with his great aunt and her scheming housekeeper. He knows about the borrowers and establishes a friendship with teenage Arrietty who is anxious for her first borrowing experience. When the people are asleep, her father leads the mission that involves high staking climbs for sugar cubes and tissue. They struggle to avoid being seen by humans because it threatens their existence and that is the one problem with the film. Its conclusion leaves the impression that these borrowers cannot co-exist with humans but one gets the impression that things could have worked reasonably with Shawn and his aunt. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi and released in Japan in 2010 before making a UK transfer in 2011. Finally it receives an American release complete with new voice overs that work. Bridgit Mendler voices the heroic Arrietty who braves the impossible. David Henrie voices Shawn whom she comes to understand and connect with. Will Arnett and Amy Pohler voice the parents who worry about their daughter. Even Carol Burnett lends her voice to the American dubbing of this film. Strong theme regarding family and friendship but its best element is the stunning animation full of gorgeous detail that heightens Arrietty's world in full blown awe. Score: 9 / 10