Crimson Pig

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Albus L Mar 14, 2019 While watching Porco Rosso, I felt a lot like the title characterï¿ 1/2"emotionally detached. Maybe I was expecting too much from this Studio Ghibli film, but I found the humor to be lacking and the animation similar to any Saturday morning cartoon. The plot also felt like it was circling the runway most of the time instead of taking action. With the exception of a few scenes, this is only an average film. See more

Kylo S Feb 4, 2019 Primo film di Miyazaki che riesce a piacermi? Sono un po' emozionato in effetti. Un bel film alla fine, complice anche il fatto che riesce a non incastrarsi troppo nei canoni orientali del cinema. oink. See more

Rey S Dec 24, 2018 My least favourite Ghibli movie. Great antifascist message, still a miss for me.

Harry W Jul 24, 2018 A largely overlooked entry in the Hayao Miyazaki catalog, about a wartime fighter pilot (turned bounty hunter) who's been cursed with the face and body of a pig. I'd skipped this one for years because the director deemed it "foolish" and, to be honest, it just didn't look all that interesting. You'd think I would know better. As with all prime Studio Ghibli entries, it brims and bustles with life, gladly bearing a joyful appreciation for the small things and an admiration for those who seek adventure. Air force captains, sky pirates, lounge owners, engineers... each pursue excitement in their own characteristic ways, which often overlap unexpectedly. Rosso himself is a tough nut to crack, only vaguely alluding to the curse that transformed his appearance and maintaining an emotional distance for much of the story. In some ways, that's refreshing - one might expect the search for a cure to dominate the plot, when that's far from the case - but it also makes him a tricky, and often underwhelming, lead character. His unwanted, self-appointed sidekick, a spunky young designer named Fio, is much more in the mold of the classic Ghibli protagonist. Miyazaki and company also take special care to hammer out unique identities for each airship in the story, though these do generally take a back seat to their colorful pilots. The director's lifelong ties to avionics (his father was an aeronautical engineer) and his deep-rooted understanding of their natural, graceful motion are almost as clearly evident here as they would be twenty years later, in the more personal The Wind Rises. Vibrant and energetic, stimulating and surprising, this has everything one might expect from the famed Japanese animation house. Perhaps a half-step below their very best, largely due to the reticent lead and an abrupt climax, but still an excellent selection for all ages to share and enjoy. See more

Hagrid P Apr 12, 2018 Vibrantly stunning, filled with wonderful heart and glorious delight, Hayao Miyazaki's triumphant tribute to human flight is a treat for all ages, fueled by pitch-perfect voice work led by the charming voice of Michael Keaton, this is a cinematic experience for the ages. See more

Hermione R Mar 18, 2018 One of the few Miyazaki films set in the real world. Delivers a fun film full of memorable characters. contains several interesting metaphors and symbolism as usual for a Miyazaki film. See more

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