I haven't seen all Miyazaki's films (I'm in the process of doing it) but the four I've seen until now are masterpieces. Hayao Miyazaki may be the greatest animator in the world, his films combines beautiful, detailed hand-drawn backgrounds and stories that engage you with excellent stories and great characters. The films that I've seen so far are My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Ponyo (all excellent).
I've read some reviews that this is a light effort from Miyazaki. I disagree. I think that the master animator divides into two categories: the all innocent, sweet and simple films (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and Ponyo) and the much more complex, ambigous ones (Nausicaa, Castle in the Sky, Porco Rosso, Mononoke, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle). Both categories are excellent in their own right and serve to satisfy people of all ages.
Ponyo is an excellent film. Here in Ecuador unfortunately Disney understandably does not release Studio Ghibli films in theaters. While that's a shame, I understand that this films are not all quite embraced by the public in the West (although their following is increasing), so I have to buy it through Amazon. I was impressed by the beautifullness of the film. From the beginning it takes your breath away by showing you stunning scenes of the sea and the land. The story is really simple but I think that is one of the many strengths of the film. The characters are great and the two children behave properly as five year old should. Miyazaki takes inspiration in The Little Mermaid but give the film his own identity which we all have learn to love.
Ponyo is a sweet, simple, beautiful film that will lift your spirits and will make you smile thoughout it and after it. 5 stars. Totally recommended.Get more detail about Ponyo (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo).
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