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Help me decide which movie to watch next! I want to take a dive into the fantasy genre for this one!

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Anonymous

Neverending Story, that’s a classic

RationallySassy

Amazing movie choices, all of them!

Anonymous

Never ending story! All the way for me, has such an eternal feel to it. All the feels!

Anonymous

Has to be Neverending Story! Pure 80s cheesy goodness, and emotional as hell. No shade to the anime fans, but that stuff just ain't my bag

Anonymous

HtTYD is fun but it's no Howl's Moving Castle.

Anonymous

Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away is one of the most extraordinary movies I've ever seen. The first time I watched it, my jaw was literally hanging open for much of the run time, and every time I have a chance to watch it again, it feels just as fresh and visionary. (BTW, as good as it is, Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke might be even better)

Anonymous

Dragon for sure! One of the best animated series ever. Never ending Story is also a fantastic option.

Anonymous

just about anything Miyazaki is a good call. my personal favorite is howl's moving castle but they're all fantastic. but this poll was a thinker. all great choices.

Andy Jordan

Spirited Away is easily one of the best animated films of all-time. You can't really go wrong with Studio Ghibli. I'd also recommend My Neighbor Totoro for another Studio Ghibli animated film if you haven't seen that one.

Anonymous

One I would suggest if you have not already seen "The Dark Crystal. "

Anonymous

You will love all of these options! 😄 How to Train your Dragon has great sequels also!

RebRox65

Carry on with your Matrix Journey, you'll forget the story otherwise. So my choice is The Matrix Reloaded

Anonymous

Aw man was hoping Howl's Moving Castle would win. I'd like to see you watch Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Whisper of the Heart, and From Up on Poppy Hill. Stay golden.

Anonymous

It makes no difference, no audio and blurry video don't work very well.

Maxwell Long

Spirited Away for sure imo

NobleSon32

Miyuzaki! You absolutely must see Princess Mononoke!! My favorite movie of all time!

Holly R

Little disappointed that you're not going through the MCU the way you handled Star Wars and LotR (in multi-movie 'chunks') but fully understand :) Also, originally thought that having two Ghibli films would unfairly split their vote, but even combined neither would win....Suppose we're off to train dragons!

Ana (Lariaenl)

Don't want the neverending story if you have not. But if you haven't watch Princess mononoke, I will definitely recommend it for future list.

Anonymous

dragon is one of my faves--great. music

Dave M.

How have you NEVER seen 🎶The NeverEnding Storyyyy.... ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ahhhh🎶😳🤯😱😒 That one is a MUST!!!! You’re gonna love it.

Dave M.

Agreed. 100%! I mean, anime is beautiful but The NeverEnding Story is my jam. Dusty-buns and Susie-poo.

Anonymous

I had to go with Spirited Away since it is my favorite.

Anonymous

If you going to watch the rest of the Matrix trilogy you might as well get it over with... :) You may find the story more satisfying leaving it where you are... :)

Anonymous

Yay! A win no matter which one you pick. 😄👍

Anonymous

I would love to see your reaction to HTTYD! 😍

Anonymous

I put in a vote for Neverending Story... it's got relevance even in the non-geek community. I don't feel particularly strongly about it though.

Anonymous

Also throwing my hat in the ring for Princess Mononoke, if you have not seen it yet! Would LOVE to see your reaction, it is my favorite Studio Ghibli film.

The Hedge Knight

I will gladly watch you react to any of these, but I would love the excuse of watching my first Studio Ghibli film with you.

Thomas Malley

The neverending story is a children’s classic. How to train your dragon is a pretty good animated movie; but nothing special compared to the other choices on your list. It’s just newer and more popular.

Thomas Malley

There’s only so much time in the world. It’s a LOT of movies to digest.

Thomas Malley

I’ll argue that never ending story holds a bigger cultural significance. But I’m also old now.

Thomas Malley

They are neck and neck. I hope she picks it despite the dragon maybe winning.

Anonymous

I won’t argue that NES has a stronger, at least deeper root in pop-culture. And I’m 41, so it’s been in my life much longer that HTTYD. But Dragon just hits me on a much more powerful level, as a series. But that’s me! I think they are both fantastic and worthy of reactions!

Alex Vazquez

If you've never seen Neverending Story, then that's the one to see. It's a classic! If you go the Train Your Dragon route, realize it's a trilogy. If you intend to immerse yourself in Miyazaki, you have to start with the pre-Ghibli Castle of Cagliostro, then Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, then Castle in the Sky. That way you can observe the development of his themes and animation style. All the Miyazakis are treasures. If fantasy is what you're after, you should have put Willow on your list!

LudicDave

That list sounds like it really should have Labyrinth on it. So I'm just going to vote for that as secret option 5.

Richard Maurer

Can't believe the Studio Ghibli film are doing so poorly in the poll. I've seen Never Ending Story, seen clips of HTTYD, enough to know that neither of these films compare to the Miyazaki films. If you're voting for the other two films and have never seen any of the Studio Ghibli films, do your self a favor and start watching them as soon as you can.

Anonymous

Love both never Ending Story and How to Train Your Dragon, so it's a win-win! I think either of the 2 films will make for a great reaction! Don't care for Spirited Away and have never heard of Howls Moving Castle.

Jimmy Crackcorn

If you're going Ghibli, then PRINCESS MONONOKE should be on such a list before any others.

Anonymous

Would love to see Goodfellas

Anonymous

Princess Bride would also be a great one to watch

Joel S

Come on How to train your dragon

Thomas Malley

This is the first time I’m holding my breath in one of these. But I just want to put it out there that it’s totally up to Natalie what she watches. I think it’s just to ask the patreons what they’d most like, but it in the end it’s up to her. That’s how I understood it at least.

warcrimes

Pan's Labyrinth

Anonymous

Oh I'm surprised a Miyazaki movie doesn't get more votes ; well next time hopefully

Anonymous

I wouldn't put Mononoke necessarily first - but including something other than Spirited Away (which she's seen), would be appropriate. I personally would favor Laputa: Castle in the Sky.

Jack the Narrator

I voted for Neverending Story. I'd love to see Natalie's reactions to all the 80's fantasy adventures: Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, Legend, Krull, Willow

Matthew Periolat

Forget the movie, I want to see her react to the song! Never-Ending Story is, after Star Wars, the movie of my childhood. So seeing it reviewed would mean a lot. If one of the others gets it, cool, have a reason to finally see a movie. But yeah, big time for Never-Ending Story. But stop with the original.

Anonymous

I haven't seen Never-Ending since I was a kid. I was 6 when it came out. It would be fun to see Natalie's reactions.

Anonymous

If I could vote for The Neverending Story ten times, I would! 💗

Tom Evans

Just remember to stock the reaction room with a box of tissues first

It Hurt A Lot

Since you love dogs how about a dog movie like Hachi: a Dogs Tale. I think YouTube watchers actually search for reactions to this movie

Garrick Smalley

I love the book to much to vote for Howl's Moving Castle, but any of the others would be good.

Christian Rennie

The Never Ending Story is more iconic in terms of a cult classic. The others are definitely better movies. But, there is no comparison to a classic 80s flick. Movies from the 80s could not be made today. Another classic 80s kid movie would be The Dark Crystal. Put that on the next poll please!

Getoff Mylawn

OMG I want to see her reaction to Never Ending Story! Such a powerful movie, at least when your 12 lol. Still makes grizzled old me all feelie today.

Red Claw

You should think about some Halloween movies to react to during October. (Don't necesserily need to be Horror movies.) A few Ideas: Coco Nightmare before Christmas Corpse Bride Beetlejuice Hocus Pocus Ghostbusters (the Original)

Anonymous

I’m dying for a reaction to DeadAlive (AKA Brain Dead) directed by Peter Jackson! It’s been in my Top 5 favorite movies for over 20 years. It would make a great Halloween movie to watch!

Tony Hart

Halloween Sinister The Conjuring Annabelle The Nun The Thing Fright Night

Anonymous

I cried every time he went into the Swamp of Sadness as a kid... still do now, heh.

Darryl Low

How to Train Your Dragon inches it for me. Great story, great characters, great music.

Sarlacc1979

I hope you watch and enjoy The Neverending Story, it and many other weird sci-fi 80s movies heavily influenced kids in my generation. Since you enjoyed Star Wars but are exploring weirder sci-fi you should watch the two (yes two) Ewok tv movies and the Star Wars Holiday Special. They are... amazing, amazing in every sense of the word. I like your new title intro but I miss the *pop* noise from the old one 😢

Thomas Malley

I don’t know if ‘amazing’ is the right word to use about the Star Wars holiday special. I mean it’s absolutely horrible. But it’s amazing in how so. Like who approved it? That kind of thing. I do too miss the pop sound. I thought it was so perfect and simple. Sounded like the pop of a wine bottle.

Thomas Malley

And the fact it’s an almost all kids cast and they do well. It was unheard of at the time.

Thomas Malley

Unfortunately polls here don’t count enthusiasm. It would be neat if they did :)

cosmic wave

My mom would read the Neverending story to me when I was little, I like to remember it, so this was an easy one!

cosmic wave

Little Suggestion: It might be a little nerdy. But since you done the Star Wars it would be only fair to do a Star Trek as well, what you say? It's not done too often. Would suggest to start with Star Trek 2! (One is kind of a bit too celebral)

cosmic wave

If instead you wanne try an ST Series though, I would recommand look up one of the lists of best episodes, as release order is not thoroughly watchable... ;) like: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls061608628/

Robert Reichle

Star Trek would be cool, but I wouldn't skip anything. There's some great stuff going on in the first one.

Paul Gardner

If you've done the Alien movies, Predator would be a good follow up...assuming you haven't seen it of course.

Thomas Malley

Off topic: but what is Natalie’s Twitter? I missed the streams beginning today so I wondered if it was just tweeted.

Luis Rodriguez

I dont understand why people recommend Miyazaki movies to get people into anime, they are boring and abstract, not the first impression you want.

Travis Bounds

pls do star trek. you can start with the reboot movies! you'd like them

NobleSon32

Clearly not enough Ghibli fans in here. The other two films pale in comparison.

Anonymous

I'd love to see her start with Wrath of Kahn for Star Trek. So much of the new movies is inform.ed by those original films. Plus I think they're much better

Thomas Malley

The first and third of the reboot are good. The second one is just awful.

Travis Bounds

Okay so nerd consensus Watch Star Trek: space seed and then wrath of khan

Anonymous

I recommend The Priness Bride, very good movie.

PickettsChargingPort

Looks like Neverending Story is going to win this one. It wasn't my first choice but it was my close second. I saw this when it came out in the theaters. Should be fun.

Paul Gardner

I agree. In fact anime' is rather niche' and not in most people's wheelhouse. no matter how many fan vids are on Youtube.

Kenny Teeology

After watching the Star Wars prequels, you're ready for watch the music video: "Weird Al" Yankovic - The Saga Begins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEcjgJSqSRU

Anonymous

hey Natalie, just a recommendation, but you should put a time limit on how long the polls are open to vote on, so we know when you've made a decision on the winner. I believe there's a feature that let's you keep the poll open to vote on for a specific number of days.

David of the North

Ghibli, always Ghibli, especially over Disney. Now, if you are going to do an anime series, Cowboy Bebop is the logical choice.