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Ponyo

Ponyo

2008
Family/Kids, Fantasy
1h 41m
An animated adventure centered on a 5-year-old boy and his relationship with a goldfish princess who longs to become human.

Directed by:

Hayao Miyazaki

Screenwriter:

Hayao Miyazaki

Starring:

Cate Blanchett, George Tokoro, Akiko Yano, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Tomoko Naraoka, Yuria Nara, Hiroki Doi, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Yûki Amami, Kazushige Nagashima, Rumi Hîragi, Frankie Jonas, Noah Cyrus

Franchise:

Studio Ghibli

Genres:

Family/Kids, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation

AKAs:

Gake no ue no Ponyo, Ponyo on the Cliff, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

Country:

Japan

Languages:

English, Japanese, Hindi
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Ponyo

2008
Family/Kids, Fantasy
1h 41m
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barthalenBarthalen
Rated 27 Dec 2017
80
81st
I didn't expect my physical self to be able to experience any positivity anymore after the shitstorm that was 2017, but damn if Ponyo didn't tear at my heartstrings and got me all smilin' an' shit. Fantastic animation, colorful, filled with humanistic characters. Sosuke's mom is a badass. I don't know how I feel about using an apocalyptic scenario to sort of force two kids into a relationship, much like my parents trying to get me hitched during the Y2K scare. Nice try, suckers!
Rated 27 Dec 2017
kasperlKasperL
Rated 17 Dec 2009
55
39th
Two things just about ruined this movie for me: For one, like in 'Howl's Moving Castle', there is no real conflict. Secondly, while I loved many a peculiar moment and gorgeous shot on land, the fairy-tale parts taking place at the sea and beneath it I found lacked the magical feel of 'Spirited Away'. Wanting to appeal to smaller kids, Miyazaki settles for silly and whimsical. If these quibbles don't discourage you then, by all means, see it.
Rated 17 Dec 2009
beedubBeeDub
Rated 17 Apr 2020
88
74th
The story feels slight and simplistic compared to other Miyazaki films (it's obviously intended for very young kids), but the colorful visuals, creative details, and overwhelming sweetness of it all make it well worth watching.
Rated 17 Apr 2020
paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Apr 2018
90
90th
Now that I've finally gotten around to seeing the original, I have to say, I think Guillermo Del Toro really missed the mark with his interpretation, The Shape of Water.
Rated 03 Apr 2018
antitypeantitype
Rated 22 Jan 2010
86
85th
I'd ultimately rank this below most other Ghibli films, but in 2009, at a time when I was starving for traditional animation (in the midst of a sea of soulless computer-generated tripe, moe, etc.), this was manna from heaven, vibrant (those colors!) and exuberantly fantastical, lovingly childish as ever. It was so wonderful, I smiled all through it and felt my breath flutter as if I could burst into tears at any moment, out of sheer joy that such a delightful treasure could still be made.
Rated 22 Jan 2010
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 18 Sep 2009
54
29th
Sure it looks nice, sure it's heartwarming, but am I the only one who noticed that there is basically no narrative conflict in this movie whatsoever?
Rated 18 Sep 2009
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 15 Aug 2009
90
92nd
One of the most beautiful films I've ever seen, both visually and aurally. It's charming, cute, sweet, a good twist on the Little Mermaid story, and made with love. However, this suffers from the usual problem of Miyazaki movies in that the ending is rushed...and that song at the end is TERRIBLE. Still, I'll watch anything Miyazaki and it's yet another triumph from the world's greatest animator.
Rated 15 Aug 2009
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 25 Nov 2012
4
74th
Just about the most charming thing in the world. The animation is brilliant. The lines are a little more primitive (or amoebic, as Spunkie cleverly put it), but every frame is packed with vibrant detail. The water looks especially terrific. It may lack the thematic substance of Miyazaki's more notable works (it does contain a little of the typical environmentalist concerns) but his humanism is in overdrive.
Rated 25 Nov 2012
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 08 Nov 2009
52
31st
It could have turned out to be a fun, family-oriented feature in the vein of Kiki's Delivery Service (don't expect the next Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke), but Ponyo fails at explaining any sort of central conflict, and at introducing a variety of eccentric characters that you come to expect from Miyazaki. The surreal imagery is, however, fantastic.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 13 Jun 2009
75
54th
Definitely not as sophisticated as Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke. It's more geared towards children, with a classic Disney feel. Kind of like My Neighbor Totoro meets Pinocchio or The Little Mermaid. But it is very, very charming and Ponyo is adorable. Miyazaki's storytelling skills are finely honed, and in this case much tighter than the often messy Howl's Moving Castle. If you go in expecting some fun, escapist entertainment and not a masterpiece, you should be satisfied, and moved.
Rated 13 Jun 2009
veeqdeeveeqdee
Rated 07 Sep 2012
80
88th
I don't know why but this is the first Miyazaki film I really enjoyed. It's incredibly sweet & cute & despite not being a fan of anime, I vastly preferred it over the mainstream western animations of the last decade. But I wasn't a fan of the Goddess of Mercy. Besides looking like she climbed out of Sailor Moon, her appearance negated the humanness of the other characters, erasing their struggles and doubts in a rather uncinematic fashion. Stole the show unfairly.
Rated 07 Sep 2012
corbadCorbad
Rated 01 Jul 2020
75
65th
Neither the world-ending stakes nor Fujimoto's character are ever properly established, somewhat marring the finale, but the kids are adorable and easily innocent enough to smooth over the "she needs a man to become human" angle. Ponyo's pattering feet and enormous grin as she runs with the tsunami and Lisa's sensitive parenting and reckless driving are the highlights here, and they're delightfully memorable.
Rated 01 Jul 2020
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 30 Apr 2017
82
77th
A very cute movie, with wonderful animation. However, it's tempting to rate it lower due to the almost inexplicable world-threatening crisis and Ponyo's role in thwarting it. The kids' innocent affection was endearing enough that the fate of the world didn't need to hinge on their true love. But the film really was charming, such that I didn't take it too seriously. Just a quibble, but the movie poster makes it look like there's CGI involved. There is none, nor does it need any.
Rated 30 Apr 2017
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 28 Oct 2013
73
28th
Possibly the first Ghibli film not to do much for me. I enjoyed the setting, the weather, and fantastical mythological elements. Hated the child characters, especially Ponyo in girl form. Too much of this film is simply taking place on a child's level with nothing of interest for the grown-up. There's nothing more vomit-inducing than seeing the recently potty-trained claiming to be in love with each other. Foreigner sang "I wanna know what love is" and they were 39.
Rated 28 Oct 2013
tarantinoleTarantinOle
Rated 31 May 2011
85
90th
So cute. Not since Totoro have Miyazaki created such charming and innocent characters. The master himself really captures the beauty of a child.
Rated 31 May 2011
naikounaikou
Rated 08 Oct 2010
50
41st
While Miyazaki's trademark overbearing environmentalism and hatred for the human race are fully present, the characters are at least more believable than in Mononoke or Nausicaa. The story is dull - there is absolutely no tension or conflict - but this might be alright for very young children. Imaginative animation and a solid soundtrack bring this one up from a 30 to a 50.
Rated 08 Oct 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 25 Aug 2010
90
97th
"Ponyo" is basically animated perfection. Certainly aimed at a younger audience, more so that many of Miyazaki's other works, in many ways it is reminiscent of "My Neighbour Totoro". That however should not put off adults & doesn't prevent "Ponyo" from being one of Miyazaki's very finest works. "Ponyo" is genuinely funny, moving & sweet, and full of lovely animation and several beautifully judged scenes. Not Miyazaki's deepest work, but perhaps his most endearing.
Rated 25 Aug 2010
ozgrenouilleOzGrenouille
Rated 07 Mar 2010
75
37th
Childish. i loved it.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
eveeluneveelun
Rated 04 Feb 2010
72
48th
The visual style is as well-crafted as any Miyazaki film, but the story isn't quite as deep (most of the film deals with friendship and overprotective fathers). It's fine for younger audiences, but doesn't have the replay value of Spirited Away or Mononoke.
Rated 04 Feb 2010
efryeEfrye
Rated 26 Jan 2010
80
74th
Don't let the trailers and the awful theme song fool you: Ponyo may be targeted at an even younger audience than Miyazakis other works, but he still knows how to entertain viewers of all ages, and how to make them accept a world where waves have eyes and fish grow legs without a second thought.
Rated 26 Jan 2010
jebJeb
Rated 15 Aug 2009
91
82nd
Ponyo on a Cliff is a sparkling and conversantly animated family film that is redolent and resonant of other Miyazaki fulfilments. Less intricately refined and precocious than say Spirited Away. More cheerful and harmless.
Rated 15 Aug 2009
ranaldRanald
Rated 17 Jul 2009
80
73rd
Simply plotted, but completely adorable.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 03 Jul 2023
8
80th
Jesus has returned and she's a little fish girl named Ponyo, sprinting on waves towards me, licking my wounds and saving my soul with soup and silliness. Meanwhile, there's a tsunami but it's a good thing because the fish get to swim on the road and the grannies are running about out of their wheelchairs. Mom is gone but no matter, the kids can make a boat with magic and a candle. Beautiful, adorable, and occasionally odd (see Fujimoto's confusing character and the abrupt climactic kid wedding).
Rated 03 Jul 2023
gyrro7gyrro7
Rated 03 Jan 2022
72
29th
too cutesy-poo
Rated 03 Jan 2022
cairosmithcairosmith
Rated 15 Jan 2021
20
11th
Honestly really bad.
Rated 15 Jan 2021
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 25 Dec 2020
59
17th
Really boring to be honest, this might have worked as a short film but not as a standard feature. Ponyo is a really annoying character and almost nothing happens in the plot. Visually it's nice at times but not nearly enough to make this worth watching. Probably fun for kids but clearly not made for me.
Rated 25 Dec 2020
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 15 Jul 2020
77
68th
I feel like its pacing is very, very strange, but besides that Ponyo is a delightful animated film that says a lot even while being geared towards kids more than other Ghibli films. It has a lush environment both in its animation and its score to the point that it at times just sucks me into its world. The pro-environmentalism themes are appreciated yet subtle, but by the conclusion they are largely abandoned for a simpler message which helps the film feel more focused and true to itself.
Rated 15 Jul 2020
shinysingershinySinger
Rated 24 Aug 2019
87
70th
PONYO PONYO-PON UHHHH I FORGOT HOW THE SONG GOES,,,,
Rated 24 Aug 2019
supersuiSuperSui
Rated 26 Apr 2018
91
98th
There is a fish. Magic happens. Now she is human. More magic happens. Disastrous Water action. Magic strikes again. Everything is fine. And everybody is ok with it? Nice
Rated 26 Apr 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 02 Jan 2018
92
78th
Hayao Miyazaki has created a piece of work here that is nothing short of art. Each frame is so carefully realized that they could all appear in museums and still be considered beautiful. The story is cute and even white knuckle intense in some parts. As well as flawed and perhaps a touch to long. Nothing comes close to how astoundingly gorgeous the film is as a whole. Possibly Studio Ghibli's best looking film.
Rated 02 Jan 2018
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 06 Nov 2016
80
86th
Simple story, beautifully told. It's a simple retelling of the little mermaid story with buckets of Miyazaki charm thrown on top, combined with dramatic elements that play upon the Japanese cultural fear of tsunamis and the power of the ocean.
Rated 06 Nov 2016
dmcrimsonDMCrimson
Rated 20 Apr 2015
73
19th
One of the strangest Miyazaki movies considering it's unusual world and head-scratching "where-is-this-even-going" plotline. This didn't resonate with me as much as his other works, which are also explore unfamiliar child-wonder lands but with better execution, characters, and ideas. I agree with other reviews that wish this script underwent more revisions. Try this after watching his other classics.
Rated 20 Apr 2015
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 08 Feb 2015
80
75th
I really enjoy Ponyo. Though at times it threatens to be a little too cutesy for its own good, it never quite crosses that threshold, and the sheer Miyazaki-an creativity is on a wonderful overload.
Rated 08 Feb 2015
ytadelYtadel
Rated 07 Feb 2014
8
93rd
I somehow had it in my mind before watching that this was going to be low-stakes, zero-action Miyazaki - Totoro with a goldfish girl instead of a giant catbear, basically - so I was kind of delightfully shocked by the spectacle of wizards and goddesses and flooding towns and car chases against tsunamis that unfolded before me. Yet the emotional impact was still clear and impactful. The children aren't as convincingly childlike as some other Ghibli films, but I really enjoyed it a whole lot.
Rated 07 Feb 2014
dunbardunbar
Rated 19 Aug 2013
70
44th
It's sort of hrrrr, mmmm, errrr, gaaah in it's effects on me (sorry for the lack of elegance, I cannot articulate that into any standard language). Of course the animation is beautiful, polished, gorgeous studio Ghbli stuff, but that's where our little tale ends really. Aside from the pretty pictures you're dropped into a pretty empty pool, swimming about in some vast body of water, with no coherent thread or story to latch on to. It's almost Miyazaki doing mediocre Disney fairy tale.
Rated 19 Aug 2013
lexlex
Rated 08 Apr 2013
85
67th
Miyazaki has reached his peak in terms of animation with Ponyo. Less serious than his other more recent works, so what it has going for it instead is all charm and heart, and it's nothing short of beautiful.
Rated 08 Apr 2013
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 13 Mar 2013
81
77th
Beautiful, touching, but above all cute. If you don't like your anime saccharine, then this will not be for you. Coincidentally watched this as the third of a triptych with Grave of the Fireflies and Pom Poko. Quite the progression there and no mistake.
Rated 13 Mar 2013
amadeusAmadeus
Rated 24 Nov 2012
60
10th
Miyazaki's weakest link. Disappointment.
Rated 24 Nov 2012
evan_watersEvan Waters
Rated 07 Jul 2012
94
90th
A real triumph for Ghibli, yet again. Visually it's amazing, and the story actually balances disaster, bravery, family bonding, and silliness quite well. The ecological angle fits well into a story of a world uprooted.
Rated 07 Jul 2012
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Oct 2011
87
53rd
This was never my favorite Miyazaki movie. Five-year-olds falling in love seems a little hard to believe when you think about it, and the film also has a bit of drag in the middle. I don't typically go romance films, but this was still told beautifully well and the animation is some of best I've probably ever seen. Someone give Sôsuke's mother a mom of the year award. Her scenes had my constantly dying of laughter. Not Ghibli's strongest film narratively, but still very much worth seein
Rated 23 Oct 2011
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 25 Apr 2011
60
45th
Soft and dreamy story about childhood responsibility and growth - Ponyo lets its children explore adult responsibilities without losing an eye for the imaginative world - but without really settling into its own ideas as well as Totoro. Not the best Ghibli but not bad.
Rated 25 Apr 2011
wrexsolwrexsol
Rated 21 Mar 2011
83
34th
The English dubbing was very well done, even though I've been told that to get the most out of anime you have to watch it with subtitles or original dubbing. My question to this is "Why?" If I'm sitting there watching subtitles then I can't pay as much attention to the emotions the artists spent painstaking hours on making convincing. I enjoyed how expressive the movie was through art and fantastic direction. If the dubbing took me out of the experience, I cannot remember when it happened.
Rated 21 Mar 2011
mauldin8302mauldin8302
Rated 15 Nov 2010
65
11th
Very surreal, though I guess I should expect that from Miyazaki. It was not a masterpiece. It was inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen classic, "The Little Mermaid," but it came across to me like something manufactured to be watched while taking hallucinogenic drugs. It had beautiful and vivid animation, but the story was bland and lacking in any type of conflict or challenge to overcome. The tremendously talented voice dubbing actors pull only enough weight to turn this minnow into a guppy.
Rated 15 Nov 2010
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 28 Aug 2010
75
80th
Ponyo is not Miyazaki' greatest, but must be certainly one of his cutest.
Rated 28 Aug 2010
mr_rigardmr rigard
Rated 08 Jun 2010
42
19th
Good Gawd Almighty! Ponyo (the character) was supposed to be cute and adorable?? She's fucking loud and obnoxious!
Rated 08 Jun 2010
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 24 May 2010
70
52nd
I loved the gentle and somehwat meandering quality (though there are moments of excitement) of the film, and the artwork is like a beautiful storybook, but I didn't feel fully absorbed in it. I did like that the musical score wasn't modern in any way, and it was rather lovely. Well worth your time.
Rated 24 May 2010
burstbubbleBurstBubble
Rated 04 Apr 2010
95
80th
very fun movie, not my favorite of Miyazaki's films, but still it's awesome.
Rated 04 Apr 2010
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 16 Jan 2010
72
68th
Awesome mermaid variation. Beautifully done and cheerful and harmless. The story was a bit narrow and imagination was not as free as in the other Miyazaki films.
Rated 16 Jan 2010
cruelclowncruelclown
Rated 15 Jan 2010
65
44th
One of Miyazaki's lesser works.
Rated 15 Jan 2010
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 30 Dec 2009
90
79th
Ponyo, Miyazaki's neweest masterstroke is full of brilliant and cute scenes. He's spreading his magic charme from North to South, and created a wonderful movie for the whole family. Maybe this one is a bit more for the younger generation compared to chihiro or howl's moving castle but it's an awesome movie in any way!!
Rated 30 Dec 2009
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 29 Dec 2009
70
55th
The animation is amazing, but the story wraps up *far* too quickly. The ending comes very easily, and it seems like the main characters don't have to overcome many challenges at all.
Rated 29 Dec 2009
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 28 Dec 2009
75
66th
Not one of Miyazaki's best. But even his lesser works are better than most.
Rated 28 Dec 2009
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 21 Dec 2009
7
64th
Stunning animation and an impressive list of voice actors made this a good movie. Held back by a choppy narrative which prevented the adventure to unfold and after 100 minutes it all felt a bit empty.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 05 Nov 2009
70
84th
Ponyo is a real relief after Howl's tissue mismatch. It's hard to describe the level of detail and vibrancy of this animation. The ever ameobaic textures match well with the perception of reality of a child. Being born into new millenia has it's moments. I hope the generation on the rise gets influenced by Miyazaki's permeating message.
Rated 05 Nov 2009
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 29 Aug 2009
65
15th
Serious misfire from Miyazaki.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
kurenaikurenai
Rated 18 Aug 2009
80
29th
Charming and with impressive visuals but with a meandering and unfocused story. While Miyazaki's intentions are clear and his imagination is as fruitful as ever, he should consider external input on his screenplays.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 15 Aug 2009
65
65th
The Little Mermaid done right.
Rated 15 Aug 2009
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 15 Aug 2009
93
91st
It has been a year since I saw this movie in Japan without any subtitles, and now I finally know what they were saying! Beautiful, heartfelt, magical, elegant, original, and a bit strange, everything we expect fom Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli's 2D masterpieces. Major negtive points to Disney for the absurd radio Disney style remix of the theme song at the end though. Solid performances from Liam Neeson and the Bonus Jonas.
Rated 15 Aug 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 07 Aug 2009
84
77th
Cute and pretty, it's a very enjoyable children's tale. The story's simple but expertly crafted, with never a dull moments.
Rated 07 Aug 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 21 Mar 2009
8
78th
One of Miyazaki's best, very much reminiscent of "My Neighbor Totoro". Nice, very nice...
Rated 21 Mar 2009
bloonstowerdefense6bloonstowerdefense6
Rated 07 Dec 2024
87
69th
good yay
Rated 07 Dec 2024
meowgaritameowgarita
Rated 20 Nov 2024
80
35th
yeah i liked it
Rated 20 Nov 2024
heheHehe
Rated 23 Aug 2024
95
35th
better than ever
Rated 23 Aug 2024
iknowspidermaniknowspiderman
Rated 23 Aug 2024
80
41st
its a great movie and I like it very much but I do think that it can be a bit boring after a while but a great movie
Rated 23 Aug 2024
rahhhhRAHHHH
Rated 23 Aug 2024
100
72nd
RAHH VERY GOOD 👍
Rated 23 Aug 2024
rreed2rreed2
Rated 17 Aug 2024
90
65th
Ponyo Ponyo Ponyo fishy in the sea 🎶 one of my fav comfort movies, beautiful art and all around good vibes!! slow at times but makes up for it by being visually stunning.
Rated 17 Aug 2024
dowd-prospectDowd Prospect
Rated 25 Jul 2024
68
54th
Cute love story between two children. A tale of innocence.
Rated 25 Jul 2024
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 18 Jul 2024
81
83rd
his film is a joy and should bring several smiles to your face while watching it. It looks great and the story is also interesting. The directer Miyazaki creates another stellar work that I certainly recommend.
Rated 18 Jul 2024
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 09 Apr 2024
42
22nd
Definitely not for me. The English dub is good though.
Rated 09 Apr 2024
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 20 Feb 2024
75
71st
This certainly is one of those cute, feel-good Miyazaki movies. I am kinda for them but not entirely, because sometimes the cute things just kinda feel... creepy. But thinking about it in less realistic terms, it is super cute. Simple plot and beautiful animation. Not my favorite ones from Miyazaki, as I tend to like more adult themes (kind of like Princess Mononoke), but still very much worth the watch just for the visuals alone. Just not really for me.
Rated 20 Feb 2024
glifosfatoglifosfato
Rated 24 Sep 2023
71
70th
cute and loveable, it has all of Miyazaki's hallmarks: the magical imagination, the childlike innocence, the gorgeous visuals. that said, it might just be his tamest film.
Rated 24 Sep 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 14 Aug 2023
84
82nd
Beautifully animated and inventive, this is another winner from Miyazaki. The first sequence in particular, the underwater scenes, are some of the most visually stunning animated scenes I've ever seen with amazing music to match. The wild irresponsibility of the adults is a bit hard to swallow, and the age of the characters makes the ending a bit strange, but it's pretty great.
Rated 14 Aug 2023
sellissellis
Rated 06 Aug 2023
80
59th
Wholesome af
Rated 06 Aug 2023
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 24 Jun 2023
85
48th
Ponyo is super cute and has some beautiful animation, but it's also a bit strange. Centering a tale around the love of two five year olds is an odd choice, but otherwise it's fun little movie. Maybe not my favorite of Miyazaki, but still a colorful and fun journey.
Rated 24 Jun 2023
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 15 Aug 2022
90
78th
This is a cute movie but it also took a minute to get into for me.
Rated 15 Aug 2022
onetimeuserOneTime_User
Rated 26 Jul 2022
85
51st
Pretty!
Rated 26 Jul 2022
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 16 Jul 2022
80
81st
Kôichi: "You can't be busy - you're five!"
Rated 16 Jul 2022
filliganFilligan
Rated 27 Jun 2022
76
34th
Ponyo needs some tightening in some places, but overall Miyazaki is too good at what he does to leave audiences wanting a great deal more. He always offers up a satisfying meal. "Charm" is probably the word most associated with this film, and it's an apt one, but I think charm undersells it. Charm is what gets us through the door. Charm, where Miyazaki is concerned, is the ingress for joy. Ponyo is a joy. It doesn't reach far beyond that, but that's enough.
Rated 27 Jun 2022
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 16 Apr 2022
71
40th
English dub: Sometimes cloying Miyazaki adventure doesn’t reach masterpiece level, due to a simplistic storyline, and characters whose motivations and relationships are not especially well developed, making the drama difficult to invest in; the finale where the fate of the world literally hangs in the balance, should feel much higher stakes than it actually does. Gorgeous, tactile animation combines with fine voice work highlighted by White, Leachman and Tomlin as three cackling hens!
Rated 16 Apr 2022
hisblobhisblob
Rated 17 Feb 2022
50
30th
DNF
Rated 17 Feb 2022
gokseltuzungokseltuzun
Rated 03 Nov 2021
93
80th
totorodan sonraki en tatlı karakterlerin oldugu cizik filimi dünyası yine efsane miyazakinin
Rated 03 Nov 2021
ol44893OL44893
Rated 28 Oct 2021
79
44th
Three words describe this movie: Death By Cuteness. Think Totoro cute? You ain't seen nothing yet. Ponyo is the cutest little fish-girl ever. Ocean scenes are amazing, movie starts with an opera piece (very interesting), if you don't fall in love with Ponyo, you have no heart. Even though Ponyo is not one of Miyazaki's great masterpieces (from the narrative perspective), it is so beautiful and immersive that it's hard to imagine not losing oneself in it.
Rated 28 Oct 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
86
84th
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Rated 06 Aug 2021
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 23 May 2021
60
29th
Would adore it if I were a child.
Rated 23 May 2021
bitz2008bitz_2008
Rated 22 May 2021
86
88th
Prime example of a children's film
Rated 22 May 2021
overratedoverrated
Rated 29 Apr 2021
60
63rd
The opening scene is one of Miyazaki's most beautiful, the rest of the film is pleasant but not up to that quality. Somewhat disconcerting to see a Japanese film cheerfully incorporate tsunamis into a plot three years before the events of March 2011.
Rated 29 Apr 2021
notitlenotitle
Rated 07 Feb 2021
68
34th
Surreal.
Rated 07 Feb 2021
braddad68braddad68
Rated 02 Feb 2021
94
74th
Excellent fantasy film suitable for the whole family.
Rated 02 Feb 2021
chengmingchengming
Rated 11 Dec 2020
55
26th
Some really beautiful art - amazing colors! - but the story sadly was purely aimed at children in this one (to say it charitably).
Rated 11 Dec 2020
dogeatmoondogeatmoon
Rated 15 Oct 2020
80
77th
Fish.
Rated 15 Oct 2020
chadarnookchadarnook
Rated 29 Aug 2020
70
29th
While there are some gorgeous visuals, this is one of Miyazaki's more half-baked stories, and the title character is actually annoying.
Rated 29 Aug 2020
punqPUNQ
Rated 27 Aug 2020
70
96th
My first Ghibli. My wife had spotted clips on her social media and wanted to know what movie this was, so I narrowed it down to this. I know their films are of generally a high acclaim, but I was unsure how the emotional kick would come. This one didn't kick that hard, but the journey absolutely had lots of charm and it really became a special family bonding time. Both kids glued to the screen like I've rarely seen as if the typhoon had swallowed them whole. They were mesmerized.
Rated 27 Aug 2020
mochisunmochisun
Rated 03 Aug 2020
98
99th
blessed
Rated 03 Aug 2020
prowlerprowler
Rated 01 Aug 2020
79
80th
another great Miyazaki. Don't think the 2yo quite got the environmental message yet, so we'll make sure to revisit.
Rated 01 Aug 2020
myssinMyssin
Rated 30 Apr 2020
100
91st
A chocolate cream filled pastry
Rated 30 Apr 2020
jentzejentze
Rated 02 Feb 2020
75
41st
A good Ghibli to watch with smaller children - at first I was taken aback by the plain drawing style, but it's quick to get over. The underwater scenes are magical and inventive; but the most impressive thing about Ponyo is the overarching organic presence of the sea, how it almost has a will of it's own, imposing itself on those living on land - especially at the end of the film when the storm rises.
Rated 02 Feb 2020
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 09 Sep 2019
80
79th
This is a really sweet animation.
Rated 09 Sep 2019
alptAlpT
Rated 19 Jul 2019
73
62nd
Just really cute.
Rated 19 Jul 2019
rebeccalexrebeccalex
Rated 19 Jun 2019
90
95th
I love ponyo!
Rated 19 Jun 2019
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 24 Apr 2019
60
20th
Awkwardly structured, all of the plot seems to be in the third act, and at times feels like it's been chopped out arbitrarily (at certain points I was wondering if my Blu-ray had accidentally skipped a chapter). I'm also finding it more difficult as I get older to watch any anime other than Akira; I know it's impossible to draw enough frames to make it look smooth, but the juddery movement just hurts my eyes.
Rated 24 Apr 2019

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