Gake no Ue no Ponyo - ProfessorGinkgo's Review

Gake no Ue no Ponyo (Anime) add (All reviews)

Jun 2, 2011

Mixed Feelings

This movie was not exactly my favorite to watch, especially considering it was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Ponyo had his artistic style, but my reaction was not at all similar to that of other works of his. I expected a story that had me thinking about anything ranging from questioning humanity or questioning what it means to love another. Ponyo's themes were more family-oriented, but it did not capture the same emotions and mindsets that previous Hayao Miyazaki films had.

Nonetheless, it's a good family film; but if you're a Hayao Miyazaki fan, it's not my favorite pick.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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