Watched Watership Down, which is the first conscious viewing I've had of the text. It was a rather sublime experience, translating a fable with intelligence and maturity, rather than feeling any need to water down elements. The opening visual style was absolutely breathtaking and if the rest of the film retreats a bit to more conventional visuals, the overarching themes of the film continue to allow it to resonate. The final confrontation between the two rabbits in the end was uncannily horrific, and even the coda had a quiet grace to it.
Surprised that I waited this long to visit this film, but this is exactly the kind of reason I'm happy Hulu Plus has access to the Criterion collection, even if I don't often take advantage of it enough...