Review of Ponyo (2008) by Kyle20Ellis — 20 Mar 2022
This is not my absolute favourite from Miyazaki, but I still loved it. Ponyo was very magical and charming. I did feel though the ending could have had a little more to it, I am not sure whether I'd use the word incomplete but it didn't leave me completely satisfied.
Small criticism aside, the animation is exquisite, typical Miyazaki really- Ethereal colours, beautiful backgrounds and interesting character designs make up the animation here. Another delight was the music, melodious, memorable and of sheer beauty.
The script is good too, and I also loved the simple yet magical story and the charming characters especially the very sweet protagonist. The voice acting is top notch too, it is quite emotive and never feels bland.
In conclusion, really quite charming and I wouldn't mind seeing it again.
This review of Ponyo (2008) was written by Kyle20Ellis on 20 Mar 2022.
Ponyo has generally received very positive reviews.
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