Review of Ponyo (2008) by Claudia Puig for USA Today — 26 Oct 2019

Miyazaki creates fascinating, fluid and whimsical scenarios.

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This review of Ponyo (2008) was written by Claudia Puig and published by USA Today on 26 Oct 2019.

Ponyo has generally received very positive reviews.

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