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Ponyo 崖の上のポニョ |
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rocklobster's Review Review: If this sounds familiar, it should. Ponyo is Miyazaki's modernized version of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. I found this spin on the classic story enjoyable and adorable. The story has a whimsical quality and I recommend it for anyone with very young children. Music The music set the tone well and was quite whimsical. My favorite bit was when Ponyo was running on the waves and a piece that was vaguely reminiscent of "Ride of the Valkyries". There's also a cheerful piece of music that serves as Ponyo's theme. Sub vs Dub Either version works, but I prefer the dub. Oh, and I want to get this out right now, since I've heard some outcry: Frankie Jonas was just fine as Sosuke.So what if he's a Jonas brother? And yes, the ending song was kind of annoying, but I guess children would like it. Manga none Related Movies Unless you count the other films by Studio Ghibli, there aren't any. Violence Details There is hardly any violence in the story Language Details No bad language. It's rated G Nudity Details none. Sexual Content Details When Ponyo gives a mother some milk for her baby, the woman explains that she makes her own because her baby isn't old enough for milk yet. Religious Material Details For the most part, the magic in the story is of the typical fairy-tale variety. Ponyo's mother is actually the goddess of the sea. Ponyo tastes human blood when she licks a cut on Sosuke's thumb, which gives her the ability to become human (although she has to revert to an in-between chicken-like form to perform magic). There is a slight environmental theme, but it's not as pronounced as Princess Mononoke or Pom Poko. |
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