Ponyo

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In Theaters Sat Aug 3

1h 40m

Adventure

Fantasy

Anime

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During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess encounters a human boy named Sosuke, who gives her the name Ponyo. Ponyo longs to become human, and as her friendship with Sosuke grows, she becomes more humanlike. Ponyo's father brings her back to their ocean kingdom, but so strong is Ponyo's wish to live on the surface that she breaks free, and in the process, spills a collection of magical elixirs that endanger Sosuke's village.

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Critics Consensus

While not Miyazaki's best film, Ponyo is a visually stunning fairy tale that's a sweetly poetic treat for children of all ages.

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Hayao Miyazaki

Director

Noah Cyrus

Ponyo

Liam Neeson

Fujimoto

Cate Blanchett

Gran Mamare

Matt Damon

Koichi

Tina Fey

Lisa

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

Even when the film feels murky, Miyazaki's painterly eye keeps things afloat

Jul 6, 2010

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Nick De Semlyen

Empire Magazine

Miyazaki's back, and still a force of nature. A weird, wonderful aquatic romp, Ponyo is also a meditation on the state of this blue planet. Catch it.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 16, 2010

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David Jenkins

Time Out

We're drawn under the waves of the sea to a hidden enclave of neon-hued aqualife more vibrant, surreal and enchanting than any of the floating 3D whatsits in 'Avatar'.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 16, 2010

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

Ponyo, for the most part, is a beautiful, heartwarming piece that should bring a smile to anyone’s face, regardless of age.

Rated: 4/5

May 7, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Miyazaki represents the last animator still wholly dedicated to an art form that is slowly dying. Relish animated films like this while you can.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 4, 2023

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

Perhaps not the film for the adventurous young adult, Ponyo proves that remarkable visual inventiveness more-than makes up for candy-sweet morals and glass-fragile plot lines.

Aug 1, 2023

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Diogo S

This film is very good, I highly recommend it, it marked my childhood Note: I am Brazilian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Nikhil K

This movie tells the story of a fish who dreams of becoming human, and a kid who helps him along the way. It's a wonderful film filled with imagination that will leave you in awe. The plot is light and predictable, yet it keeps you engaged throughout.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Christian K

Man, these movies are always crazy watches when you are starving. Gorgeous animation and an engaging story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Felixito L

No es perfecta pero es una buena película debido no solo a su hermosa animación (que para mi es de las mejores animaciones de todo Ghibli), sino también a sus personajes simples pero entrañables, que me hacen recordar a Bambi de Disney( estos personajes no tenían mucho desarrollo pero tenían una historia bonita y bella) , conjunto a su espectacular banda sonora, su mensaje ambiental y de amistad que se maneja a lo largo de la cinta también me parece bien tratado pero que la simplicidad de la historia no profundiza en él, solo hace con el de la amistad y el amor entre Sosuke y Ponyo. Los problemas principales que le veo y por lo que no le doy un 10 o una calificación más alta es su personaje principal que me parece castrante y fastidioso por momentos, respecto a su villano solo digo que Ghibli no hace tan buenos villanos y es más por lo general son innecesarios debido a que sus historias por lo general van de los problemas que enfrentan los protagonistas en sus travesías y aventuras, no de enfrentarse a un enemigo que les dificulte el camino y sea memorable, pero este villano me cae bien y solo lo veo simple pero bonito como su propia historia. La historia simplemente cautiva con sus bellos y espléndidos paisajes de colores que te llevan a un extásis, que permiten su contemplación a través de una historia linda que no llega incomodarte solo a decir que es una joyita y una buena película al estilo Ghibli. Calificación: 8/10

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/24

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James E

A very sweet movie with charming messages and beautiful visuals.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Noe G

Ponyo it's also amazing and fantastic studio ghibli I give this film a 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Synopsis

During a forbidden excursion to see the surface world, a goldfish princess encounters a human boy named Sosuke, who gives her the name Ponyo. Ponyo longs to become human, and as her friendship with Sosuke grows, she becomes more humanlike. Ponyo's father brings her back to their ocean kingdom, but so strong is Ponyo's wish to live on the surface that she breaks free, and in the process, spills a collection of magical elixirs that endanger Sosuke's village.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Producer: Toshio Suzuki
Screenwriter: Melissa Mathison, Hayao Miyazaki
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Studio Ghibli, Walt Disney Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 2009, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.1M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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