The tale of Princess Mononoke is a fantasy adventure: an epic struggle between humanity and nature. The story's competing interests—comprised of cursed monsters, an assortment of people driven by ambition, a selfless hero and vengeful gods—are remarkable in that there is no villain, instead portraying darkness and hate as it manifests in everyone.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Stars: Billy Crudup (voice), Claire Danes (voice), Minnie Driver (voice)

PG-13, 134 mins., 1997.