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Ponyo reminds me of Disney Animation's Pinocchio (1940) and The Little Mermaid (1989). That's merely because the premise of Ponyo's desire to be a human and to be best friends with a human boy resonates with elements of those other films' premises. This film is steadfastly joyful in contrast to those two Disney movies, though Ponyo's characters were also faced with plenty of significant challenges in its unique story. Dare I say that I, who is often drawn to hopeful art if melancholy is at least its undercurrent, found myself charmed by this film? Well, I already said it, and it's true. My adrift thoughts on Ponyo: ★ Theme: Being overprotective of one's children can be fueled by love, but it is the type that is led by fear. Reasonable protection of one's kids is a must, but not allowing them to truly live suppresses their joy. When one is overprotective, a sense of control becomes a burden, while being apprehensive becomes the norm. ★ Theme: Cynicism isn't a form of wisdom. ~ ~ ~ ★ Film Details ★ Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki Screenplay by: Hayao Miyazaki Genre: Fantasy Release Year: 2008 ~ ~ ~ My other Studio Ghibli film reviews:
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