Review of Porco Rosso (1992) by Motoritz — 07 Feb 2022

So Studio Ghibli can make really fun movies aswell. Unusual movie for them, but it turned out really well.

This review of Porco Rosso (1992) was written by Motoritz on 07 Feb 2022.

Porco Rosso has generally received very positive reviews.

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By David Jenkins (910) for Time Out (7,510) on 29 Apr 2007

As usual with Miyazaki, the plot fits, starts and digresses at will, taking in the textures of pre-fascist Italy, details on the history of…

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By Mike Hale (131) for The New York Times (9,847) on 15 Mar 1994

This homage to vintage Howard Hawks-style aerial thrills is as beautifully drawn and colored as anything he’s done. And it’s tremendous fun…

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By Alejandro970 (859) on 17 Feb 2019

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By Lonsparks (2) on 04 Jan 2021

One of the greatest Miyazaki productions…

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By Rob Mackie (6) for The Guardian (2,969) on 06 Apr 2014

The plot is hardly the point here - the animation is delightful, colourful and detailed and the flying sequences in seaplanes as old-fashioned…

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By Robert Koehler (477) for Variety (12,700) on 17 Feb 2012

Not only does this rank among Miyazaki’s finest achievements, it reflects his personal love of aviation, his political concerns and his fullest…

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By Ben Sachs (546) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 14 Feb 2007

Miyazaki never really explains why his aviator hero has been transformed into a pig (all the other characters are human), and the perfunctory…

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By Heartonly (1) on 08 Feb 2020

Heart warming and fun. I love the visuals, and most definitely the soundtracks. A unique main character though nevertheless lovable…

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By Tasha Robinson (753) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 10 Oct 2017

Porco Rosso was initially conceived as a short film for Japan Airlines, and its roots show in its delight with aviation and the experience…

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By Sergio Non (2) for IGN (1,013) on 28 Aug 2013

Vastly entertaining, but like Porco aiming for the ethereal stream of planes above the clouds, never quite reaching its profound goals…

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