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more about #ponyo more comments → Lin-Z [linguist on duty]: I think kids can handle more than we give them credit for. A lot of people made the same comments about how scary Coraline was for children, but I thi... more » mariamariamaria: I can't wait to see this and I can't wait to take my nephew to see this as well. One thing, though... everyone dumps on CGI, and while Miyazaki's hand... more » sybann: I'm loving that animation is seeing such respect - globally. more » UrsaCanace: i HATE the dubbed over versions of all of miyazaki's films. billy bob thornton in princess mononoke and now disney's latest child stars? if you're ove... more » sydbarrettsaves, emissary of hell: My boyfriend and I are both really excited to finally see a Miyazaki film in theatres. more » lilbobbytables: ohmygadohmygodohmahgod! My day has come! Hurrah for Miyazaki! more » PoisonPixie: I just can get past the style of animation to enjoy the movie. I pretty much feel this way of all jap-animation. I like for boys to look like boys, ... more » Dorilys: My Neighbor Totoro is my all-time favorite Hayao Miyazaki movie. Ponyo, here I come!! more » TheExperience: To say Spirited Away was one of the most unbelievable animated movies I've ever seen would be a gross understatement. I've seen a few commercials for ... more » Mmmmkay (gellin' and Jezebelin): After I nom nom my square of frozen weed chocolate, I am SO there. more » Yahtzii: Nothing will top Howl's Moving Castle. more » TransFat: OK Disney. Bring it in. I know you've got Studio Ghibli distribution rights and are gearing up for your first Green Princess movie/debacle. But, take ... more » Kilotwat: Best animated film of the summer? Are we forgetting Up? Rotten Tomatoes has Up with a higher percentage than Ponyo, with Up having a better critical c... more » JennaW: Miyazaki film = guaranteed "unconventional female lead" more » CurtCole: Anything with flying babies should be rated R. more » -
#criticalmass
Ponyo Is Another Miyazaki Masterpiece That Isn't Just For Kids
Critics loved Ponyo, Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, and said its fantastical images, total lack of CGI, and unconventional female lead (described as a mix of Ralph Wiggum and the Tasmanian Devil) make it this summer's best animated film. More » -
#directordiscussion
Miyazaki Explains Why His Films Are More Than Good Vs. Evil
Miyazaki says for animators, "It's not very pleasant to draw evil figures," so he doesn't. Instead, he comes up with his creative plots by, "thinking, thinking and thinking... If you have a better way, please let me know." [L.A. Times] -
#disneyprincesses
Meet Ponyo, Hayao Miyazaki's Latest Girl-Friendly Film
Yesterday Disney released the trailer for the English-language version of Ponyo, which opens on August 14. It's loosely based on The Little Mermaid, but like Hayao Miyazaki's other heroines, Ponyo is no Disney princess. More »
