Review of Ponyo (2008) by Healingtoolbox — 01 Jan 2021
Ponyo ignores the world of Disney and carves its own course. Probably more beloved by critics and animation experts, Ponyo only wows you if you have a taste for efforts pushing the boundary of narrative in ways only animation can. Standout features for me:
- A rare positive and explicit evocation of the Divine Feminine in Ponyo's mother,.
- A fluid childlike art style perfectly suited to animating hundreds of watery scenes,.
- The creepiness of a fairy enticed to become human thru human blood is neither ignored nor exploited,.
- The supporting nursing home characters evolve suprisingly. Adroit in multiple ways Ponyo is an animated wonder. Ponyo (also known as Ponyo on the Cliff) (2008) (almost unique portrayals of the Divine Feminine on film.
This review of Ponyo (2008) was written by Healingtoolbox on 01 Jan 2021.
Ponyo has generally received very positive reviews.
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