Fresh
Even when the film feels murky, Miyazaki's painterly eye keeps things afloat
Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Ponyo
Welcome to a world where anything is possible.
2008 · 1h 40m · G
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Directed by
Hayao Miyazaki
Overview
When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.
Director and cast
- Hayao Miyazaki Director
- Yuria Kozuki as Ponyo (voice)
- Hiroki Doi as Sosuke (voice)
- George Tokoro as Fujimoto (voice) (as George Tokoro)
- Tomoko Yamaguchi as Lisa (voice)
- Yuki Amami as Grandmammare (voice)
- Kazushige Nagashima as Koichi (voice)
- Akiko Yano Cast
- Shin'ichi Hatori Cast
- Tokie Hidari Cast
- Rumi Hiiragi Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
91%
Tomatometer
Fresh
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'.
David Jenkins, Time Out
Fresh
Children will love this. It's classic Miyazaki.
Ruth Hessey, MovieTime, ABC Radio National
Rotten
One of the anime master's weaker efforts.
Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader
Fresh
Ponyo hasn't changed my mind about Miyazaki. But I'm willing to accept and enjoy this little window into the dream life of fish.
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
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