09-13-2009, 01:29 AM
At the Cinema: Ponyo
This is a new hand-drawn animation feature film from Miyazaki Hayao.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ponyo/
The look of this film is truly remarkable. I like computer generated animation (like that done by Pixar) however hand drawn animation, when well done as here with Ponyo, has a charm that is difficult to beat.
Based somewhat loosely on the Hans Christian Andersen story of the Little Mermaid, this film is "international" enough to appeal to a broad audience and yet retains many Japanese cultural touchstones include the stylized line delivery by the title character Ponyo. As still done on the Kabuki stage, children deliver their lines in a clearly enunciated shout. It might at first seem somewhat jarring, but I found it particularly endearing.
Perhaps not as challenging as his film Spirited Away, Ponyo is a charming story told with style and heart and I recommend it.
:wink:
Narukami
This is a new hand-drawn animation feature film from Miyazaki Hayao.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ponyo/
The look of this film is truly remarkable. I like computer generated animation (like that done by Pixar) however hand drawn animation, when well done as here with Ponyo, has a charm that is difficult to beat.
Based somewhat loosely on the Hans Christian Andersen story of the Little Mermaid, this film is "international" enough to appeal to a broad audience and yet retains many Japanese cultural touchstones include the stylized line delivery by the title character Ponyo. As still done on the Kabuki stage, children deliver their lines in a clearly enunciated shout. It might at first seem somewhat jarring, but I found it particularly endearing.
Perhaps not as challenging as his film Spirited Away, Ponyo is a charming story told with style and heart and I recommend it.
:wink:
Narukami
David Reinke
Burbank CA
Burbank CA
