Yume to kyôki no ohkoku 2013

Peter Debruge, Variety: For animation lovers, peering inside the walls of Studio Ghibli is like being granted a guided tour of Santa's workshop. Read more

David Ehrlich, AV Club: What makes The Kingdom Of Dreams And Madness more than just a simple artifact, or a glorified DVD bonus feature, is the film's clear-eyed ability to see Ghibli through the eyes of the people who work there. Read more

Clarence Tsui, Hollywood Reporter: A riveting, revealing and reinvigorating piece about cinema as an ego-driven art and a collective endeavor. Read more

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: This seemingly ordinary biographical documentary about the retiring animation master unfolds, at a deceptively gentle pace, into a work of immense beauty. Read more

Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times: This affectionate documentary is more of a bonbon for longtime fans than an entryway for a broader audience. Read more

Simon Abrams, Village Voice: Riveting behind-the-scenes documentary The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness offers some comfort for viewers facing a world without new feature films directed by anime legend Hayao Miyazaki. Read more

J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader: For film buffs it's worthwhile viewing. Read more