If you were expecting Spirited Away, some sexy manga with hot chicks and robots, or Pokemon, you're going to be sadly disappointed in Ponyo, the latest entry in Disney's "Studio Giggity" Japanimation series.
Ponyo is aimed directly at 5-year olds, and aimed at that target, it's a direct hit. The story of a small boy and the magic-wielding goldfish he falls in love with is whimsical, cute, and mostly entertaining, but it's about as deep as a goldfish bowl, the animation and artwork are as detailed as a 5-year-old's coloring book, and the movie leaves you wishing for something aimed a little closer to your own demographic.
If you have kids, they'll love it. If you don't... I don't know what to say. Sorry. Maybe go see District 9 or something.
5-year-old peer review, overheard while leaving the theater, "That movie was even better than Speed Racer!"
Ponyo is aimed directly at 5-year olds, and aimed at that target, it's a direct hit. The story of a small boy and the magic-wielding goldfish he falls in love with is whimsical, cute, and mostly entertaining, but it's about as deep as a goldfish bowl, the animation and artwork are as detailed as a 5-year-old's coloring book, and the movie leaves you wishing for something aimed a little closer to your own demographic.
If you have kids, they'll love it. If you don't... I don't know what to say. Sorry. Maybe go see District 9 or something.
5-year-old peer review, overheard while leaving the theater, "That movie was even better than Speed Racer!"