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Porco Rosso
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
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Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical Release: December 3, 1992
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Shûichirô Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Sanshi Katsura, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Greg Ellis (II)
Take flight with "Porco Rosso," a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage, and chivalry. When "Porco" -- whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell -- infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a rival pilot, to "get rid" of him. On the ground, the two pilots compete for the affections of the beautiful Gina. But it is in the air where the true battles are waged. Will our hero be victorious? Featuring extraordinary voice talents, this 2-disc set is a thrilling ride you'll never forget!
User Submitted Porco Rosso Reviews
November 29, 2008
Miyazaki shines
It is difficult to describe Porco Rosso. It's so different from the rest of Miyazaki's movies. There's no overt environmental theme being rammed down your throat. This is just a great story told well and by a master storyteller. The animation is fantastic, the visuals are superb and this movie has some of the most evicative music I have heard in a long time. This is a must-see movie.
October 29, 2008
Walks the fine line between fantasy and realism
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.
October 10, 2008
Another solid Miyazaki flick.
Porco Rosso (Hayao Miyazaki, 1992)
In between his two monolithic environmentalist efforts, Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke, Miyazaki enjoyed his greatest artistic success as a filmmaker, in my opinion. (Cue legions of Spirited Away fans who disagree.) Not only his best picture, Kiki's Delivery Service, but My Neighbor Totoro and Porco Rosso were also produced during this time. That's a trifecta of which any director could be proud.
Porco Rosso tells the story of, not surprisingly, the Crimson Pig, a 1920s pilot with a dark past. After a mishap, he takes his plane to get it repaired in Italy, where he's wanted by the army. They find out he's home, and the hijinks begin.
It's actually quite simple and straightforward for a Miyazaki film, which was something of a surprise. A good old swashbuckling adventure flick about daredevil flyers, honor, and friendship. Think of it as Wings: The Animated Version and you won't be too far wrong. *** ½
September 30, 2008
FABULOUS
This is another of Miyazaki's fabulous animated films. Porco is a pilot who has been cursed to look like a pig, but that doesn't stop him from being a pilot or a great character in this movie.
September 5, 2008
Didn't do much for me...
Let me preface this review by saying that I love most all of Miyazaki's films, including Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Spirited Away, and The Cat Returns (though this one's not technically his). For some reason, Porco Rosso just didn't do it for me. It's difficult to point out objectively exactly why...maybe it was the ridiculous villians (they were funny though), or maybe it was the fact that I just couldn't really care about any of the characters, or maybe it was the somewhat dull and abruptly ending story. As for the last thing, I'm used to Miyazaki's somewhat slow-paced story-telling method, but for some reason Porco Rosso just didn't capture my attention like his other movies. I just didn't find the movie to be very charming like his others. Normally, I feel the urge to rewatch his movies, but I don't think I'll be seeing this again.
So, do I recommend this movie? Well, I suggest that all fans of Miyazaki's work see this at least once since it's his. You may or may not like it; it seems alot of people on Amazon loved it (alot of 4 and 5 star reviews).
P.S. To all the Porco Rosso fanboys out there- yes, I know there's alot of metaphors concerning facism and humanity and all that in this movie. So please don't tell me I'm just too stupid to enjoy this film. I'm not dissing this movie out of spite or anything, I just couldn't seem to enjoy it, even though I really wanted to.
August 22, 2008
Amazing in every way
We love this film so much we just borrowed it from the library again. My wife's father was visiting, so we played it for him.
Hayao Miyazaki is well regarded as one of the best creators of animated film. He is easily my favorite. Of his films, this is my wife's favorite and in my top 5.
There is some mild violence. A couple of characters beat each other up pretty significantly. It's fisticuffs, with lots of visible bruising. No blood. Teeth are lost, though.
Miyazaki revisits several themes in all of his films. One of the highlights of his films for me is the strong female characters he creates. This tendency is age-independent. From young girls to elderly women, and every age in between, there is strength of mind, spirit, will, and character.
The characters and environments are crafted with lush care. The details are gorgeous, landscapes rich, and each and every person and animal is deep, and easy to connect with.
Broad concepts are positive and easy to grasp, but more subtle details keep more mature viewers engaged in the story as well. Replay value is high.
Disney secured the contract to bring Miyazaki's films to the US, and have done a splendid job with the dubbing of this one, as they have with all the rest. Great care is taken to ensure the characters mouths synch with the dialog. The silly distractions of poorly dubbed films are completely absent.
It's just brilliant.
August 17, 2008
Mediocre.
Someof the elements in this movie have that Studio Ghibli magical touch, but most of it is too "real" for me to enjoy. Yeah, the guy's a pic and that's "magical", but that's about it. Too many flying scenes as well.
July 25, 2008
Porco Rosso Reviewed by Dr Jim
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R27H202L0Y1KE2 Porco Rossois a favorite movie of Dr Jim of Creating Fandom. It is one of Hayao Miyazaki's best. Dr Jim is such a big fan that... well, take a look for yourself.
July 23, 2008
exciting and wonderful
I have all of this director films and they are all so different but worth seeing you will laugh feel happy and even at times be concern it a master piece that kids and adults are delighted the story is base on real events that an aviator has and what is needed at times to get from one side of the world tothe other but of course there lots of adventure and the details of the planes are wonderful the colors are so perfect and you will want to view Houls moving castle, castle in the sky, the cat returns, my neighbor totoro, naturriso of the valley, you will be glad you did take the time to see these films
July 4, 2008
Wonderful as usual
Porco Rosso is in some ways very different from other films by Miyazaki, such as Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away. In this film, the young female, while very important, is not the center. The center is the flyer Marco, who, subject to a curse, is now a pig air ace. The movie is filled with lots of aerial action, and the plot is well, typical of Miyazaki: subtle and engaging. The evolution of Marco's character is bittersweet and a delight to watch. If you like the other movies by Miyazaki, you will like this one as well.
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