alyssa loved
Ponyo
ponyo ponyo ponyo fishy in the sea, tiny little fishy, who could you really be?
ponyo ponyo ponyo magic set you free, oh she’s a little girl with a round tummy😸
3y
tyler loved
Ponyo
10/10 (personal bias)
I watched Ponyo as a kid so rewatching it again was like nostalgia and being back memories of childhood. It’s a fun loving movie that anyone could watch and enjoy. I could watch it over and over and still enjoy it each time.
3y
The only entertaining piece of media I ever consumed where all obstacles are risible or short-lived. Before watching Ponyo I was simply unaware of the fact that one could tell a good story without real enemies. It’s like if family-friendliness was a good thing.
3y
Ines loved
Ponyo
Very wholesome. I loved Lisa she was so funny and such an accepting mom. Pollution plot from Ponyo’s dad felt kinda random(?). Reminded me of Totoro in that you kinda just follow the characters and see them do whatever kids do at this age. LOVED the artwork.
57d
Dyl loved
Ponyo
"Ponyo wants ham!"
Another minor masterpiece from Miyazaki, arguably peak of Ghibli animation, the script is so visceral in its simplicity, and I’d say the ending is the chef’s kiss equivalent to being given on by Remy himself. The entire cast gives amazing performances with my standout being Neeson, this man steals the show as if he was playing the joker.
1st Act 8.9/10 (A very sweet start, the dynamics building last the whole movie, splish splash give me ham.)
2nd Act 9.6/10 (JAPAN COUNTRYSIDE IN FLOODED AMOUNTS OF RAIN? PEAK INCOMING.)
3rd Act 9.4/10 (This would make the perfect double bill to go with Flow.)
Plot 9.4/10 (It’s just so fucking sweet man that’s all I got to say it’s just so good.)
Soundtrack/Score 9.3/10 (Great throughout, highlight is the closing song.)
Acting 9.6/10 (LIAM NEESON YOU ARE A GOAT, ALONG WITH NARA AND FEY.)
Pacing 9.4/10 (Exactly how you want it, can be borderliningly slow at times but hey, why the fuck not?)
Cinematography 10/10 (The movie is absolutely fucking gorgeous, it’s probably my favourite Ghibli animation wise.)
Character Development 9.5/10 (These two 5 year olds? Yeah they’re goated.)
Writing 9.5/10 (So natural, so pure, so funny, so fucking good.)
Ending 9.7/10 (The ending shot is so good, finalised that warm feeling I had.)
Direction 9.6/10 (Miyazaki might genuinely be the greatest to ever direct animation, and at this point I don’t think it’s even a contest.)
Overall
113.9/120
9.4/10
83d
RayRay is "meh" on
Ponyo
It’s cute, but man—these movies always divulge into humans falling in love with animals
What’d she do to that fucking baby?!
He’s making out with an underaged fish. The Japanese are pervy
Made no sense
107d
Joeybagadonutz loved
Ponyo
Visually amazing and really the gold standard for what animated movies could be. Very cute story
1y
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