Porco Rosso
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Movie Reviews of Porco Rosso
Movie Review: Walks the fine line between fantasy and realism
Summary: 5 Stars
My favorite Ghibli film by far, Porco Rosso is unique among the other works by the studio in achieving the same sense of magic and wonderment while being set firmly in the real world. There are other enjoyable works set in reality such as My Neighbor the Yamadas or I can Hear the Sea, but the charm in Porco Rosso is grander, at the same time more subtle.
You know those pathetic hollywood action flick commercials? - the ones that say something like "this is a hero who can triumph over anything...except his past". Porco Rosso is essentially that, except here we see what happens when the film-maker actually commits to bringing depth to the characters and the world around, instead of making passing references like most hollywood films do. Porco's past is revealed, almost seductively, over the entire film.
This is a love story that does not directly deal with love. It lets love happen as the characters live their life.
Movie Review: Disney, why do you hate Alabama so much?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my favorite Ghibli film and my second favorite Miyazaki film next to Cagliostro. Now, on to my beef with the English dub. I usually only watch the english dubs for animes when it is a from a company that I can trust to do a decent job since I prefer it in its native tongue. Disney then decided to give me and my home state, ALABAMA (that's right), a kick in our proudly displayed testicles by changing the american rival Curtis' home from ALABAMA to texas. Texas? By God, man, texas is like a hundred miles away (estimate). In Japanese, Curtis proudly says ALABAMA. But in English, as if no one in the united states knows about the glory of ALABAMA, he says texas. What kind of world do we live in where a Japanese speaking American based character says clearly in a moment of English, ALABAMA, and then a American based company decides to change it to texas. Alphabetically, we are the first state in the Union, so choke on that!Movie Review: Subtle Surealism Transcendant
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a Miyazaki fan since the late 80s, but I just enjoyed Porco Rosso for the first time. As I've only seen it once, I won't say much, but I have to add another 5 stars for this fantasmagoric film. Over the years, many reviews have touted this film as one of his best, if not his best. It could be. And that's saying a lot. The animation is absolutely magical: mesmerizing and exciting. The magical realisn is right on: think Gabriel Garcia Marquez at his best. The plot and characters are compelling. This film delivers everything the often misused animation medium promises: the creation of a reality at once real and fantastic. By the way, I prefer the Japanese voices to the dub, and not for anime purist reasons. It's just that Keaton's voice is too soft and tenor for the character. The Japanese actor's voice is dead on. This is a great movie.Movie Review: At Last!
Summary: 5 Stars
Animation fans rejoice!
Apart from "Nausica of the Valley of Wind", "Porco Rosso" is simply one of the most entertaining, fascinating and beautiful Studio Ghibli films ever. A prime example of the kind of film you'll never see come out of an American studio, it's simply too different, too hard to define, it doesn't fit nicely into a genre niche. But that's what makes it so great.
Action, humor, a flying ace that just happens to be a pig and a surprisingly touching romantic subplot... who could ask for more. You? Well what about fantastic animation, awe inspiring hand animated aerial dog fights and "vicious" air pirates?
If you're a fan of animated films or of Studio Ghibli, or if you simply enjoy great film, you owe it to yourself to see Porco Rosso.
Movie Review: why here?
Summary: 5 Stars
Why should I buy Kurenay no buta on Amazon Canada? First of all becouse it is not in the catalogue of Amazon France. But why in France, or in Canada? Isn't it better to purchase such merchandise in Japan or Corea? There you can find the better anime DVD, so what can you find more in this store? There is something in the French version that the same Hayao Miyazaki thinks to be better than the one in the original version: the french track. As the Great Master Miyazaki himself says, the french actors perform even better than the japanese ones, and more, whose voice is the Great Kurenay no Buta? It's Jean Reno's! That's why every Miyazaki's fan forgets Japan, Corea, States and every other place and runs on french or canadian Amazon, full of hope. Please, I will try again and again. Fullfill our hopes.