I think the term "bastardized" is a way more than a little harsh for the version of Spirited Away released here. It's actually a very credible dub done with talented actors, unless you thought Daveigh Chase "bastardized" Lilo & Stitch also. And not one second of the film was cut or altered, and...
I haven't understood the Academy since the horrid decision that Titanic had more merit than LA Confidential a few years back. This year...it is two fold my hatred of the Academy. Julianne Moore gets shafted and my boy Stitch is beated out by an American bastardized version of Spirited Away...
I don't understand why only two films are in the makeup running. Why not a standard five like every other group? Also...I know that I might be the only one here...BUT...LILO AND STITCH....ALOHA!!!!!!!!!!