"Ponyo"

Beautiful animation from a beautiful imagination

I'll admit that I'm not too fond of Japanese animation, and would have never bothered to see this movie if it hadn't been for my best friend, who absolutely adores them. But there is something special about Studio Ghibli, and especially the maker of this movie, Hayao Miyazaki. He has in the past made those Anime Movies I can say I've truly enjoyed - such as "Porco Rosso", "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "My Neighbor Totoro". He gives life to the characters and to the settings and much like the classical Disney Animation and the Pixar of today he creates entertainment worthy of all ages.

"Ponyo" was truly a magical piece of movie, I'll say that. It follows the little magical gold fish princess with the same name that meets a human boy - and creates a bond with him that makes her desire she was human. In being entrusted with wonderful power, she turns herself to a human girl just to be close to her new friend, but with that sets the nature of the sea out of balance. Can she give up her legacy, destiny and power to be human forever?

Strongly recommended, ladies and gentlemen. Especially if you have kids, they'll love it.

Sincerely
JanaMart