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Ok, time to get back to reviews. It’s been a couple weeks and I’ve got some catching up to do.
Last weekend we went to see the new Hayao Miyazaki film, Ponyo. It’s been a big hit in Japan as most of his movies are.
The story is about a young fish that yearns to become a human. It’s loosely based on Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid. But any resemblance the Disney version ends there.
The little fish escapes from her father and explores the ocean, ending up at a small coastal village. There she meets a young boy and her takes her home. The become friends but her father finds her and brings her home. The boy is very sad when the water spirits take her back to her father.
Ponyo decides that she doesn’t want to remain a fish and attempts to find Sosuke, the boy, again. However, when Ponyo leaves the underwater world and returns to Sosuke in his village, the earth becomes out of balance and the oceans go crazy.
It’s a very nice story with great animation and compelling plot. There is a definite message about the ocean and ecology. But that’s for the parents. The kids might not even notice.
Is it right for Kids? Yes, this movie is a kid friendly movie that even younger kids will enjoy. Much like Miyazaki’s other movies, children have the lead roles and prove to be stronger and smarter and more resourceful then given credit for by adults in the movie. Take the kids and enjoy a fun family movie.
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