Ponyo (2008)

Release Date:

August 14, 2009

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Writer(s): Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Language: English
Runtime: 101 mins

Cast

Ponyo: Noah Cyrus
Sosuke: Frankie Jonas
Fujimoto: Liam Neeson
Lisa: Tina Fey
Koichi: Matt Damon
Yoshie: Betty White

Review


Ponyo is a fairytale of a magical goldfish who wants nothing more than to become human after meeting a little boy named Sosuke. Ponyo is a very special sea creature, she is the daughter of a sea goddess and a supreme wizard. Nonetheless, her efforts to become human send the world off-balance as the moon gets sucked closer and closer to the earth. The film touches on the simple yin and yang philosophy, the importance of balance. Pollution of our oceans and its effect on sea life is subtly mentioned. This movie is whimsical, magnetic and keeps you guessing. Children of all ages and adults alike will adore this film.


Favorite Quote
Noriko: I'd let a fish lick me if it'd get me out of this wheelchair!