One of the things I realised I loved about _My Neighbour Totoro_ is exactly this; it cuts against the normal kids' movie fare by providing a fairly simple slice

One of the things I realised I loved about _My Neighbour Totoro_ is exactly this; it cuts against the normal kids' movie fare by providing a fairly simple slice of life (albeit with the supernatural). It really stands out compared to the structure of most kids' movies.