No one else saw Ponyo?

[redqueen]

I am surprised and somewhat disappointed that no one has seen it and started raving about it already.

It is fantastic. Lots of truly laugh-out-loud moments. And of course there's the gorgeous animation.

We loved it. Absolutely loved it.

But I also like a lot of crap movies, so take that as you will. ;)

[spinbaby]

1. I'm looking forward to seeing it

The nearest theater showing it is 25 miles away. I'm hoping it shows closer to home next week.

[redqueen]

2. I hope so too!

I live out in the boonies, so all the theaters are at least 25-30 miles away. :P

It really is very, very good. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. :)

[Parche]

3. never heard of it

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

[redqueen]

4. It's the latest movie from Studio Ghibli.

If you like Miyazaki's movies, it's must-see stuff IMO. :hi: :hug:

[AllenVanAllen]

7. Ponyo - Official Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfjww2cA2FE

[AllenVanAllen]

5. I plan to

I loved Princess Mononoke , Spirited Away, Howls' Moving Castle and My Neighbor Totoro.
They all feature wonderful animation, stories, music the whole package! I highly recommend all of them.

[redqueen]

8. Yes, those are some of my favorites too.

Along with Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

Love his stuff, can't pick a favorite.

[marzipanni]

6. I believe I've seen almost all of Hayao Miyazaki's movies

and love them, so I won't miss Ponyo!

[redqueen]

9. Then I know you will love it!

I haven't seen even close to all his work... I want to see his early stuff. :)

[marzipanni]

10. I just looked at a couple of 'Ponyo' trailers on YouTube

Seeing her riding on big fish/waves brought to mind 'Whale Rider', a good movie from 2002 I saw on TV.

[RadiationTherapy]

11. This will be my first Miyazaki movie in a theatre; can't wait!

This week for certain.

[Withywindle]

13. 'Princess Mononoke' was mine.

Had no idea what to expect. My mind was well and truly blown.

[redqueen]

14. It was ours too. :)

I wanted to see Howl's Moving Castle when it came out, but I was outvoted. This time they listened to me. :P

[yellowdogintexas]

12. I did not realize it was playing here. We will see it quickly before it leaves

the area. His movies often do not stay around very long

[redqueen]

15. No I imagine not...

but I'm really glad I got to see this one in the theater with lots of other happy fans. :)

[yellowdogintexas]

34. seeing it tonight. in about an hour and a half, actually nt

[moggie]

16. Miyazaki is incapable of making a bad film

Haven't seen it yet, but how could I not like it, given the source?

[redqueen]

17. I bet you'll love it. :)

I want to see it again! :bounce:

[moggie]

20. You have to!

Miyazaki's films always repay repeat viewing. There's so much detail you could miss the first time around, character development to view in a new light now that you know where it's going, or just delighting in those moments again: Totoro with the umbrella, Kiki willing the broom to rise, Nausicaa's heroism, and so on.

[redqueen]

23. Too right...

it's so expensive though... maybe I can catch a matinee. :)

[Starbucks Anarchist]

18. I'm seeing it next week.

I just saw Howl's Moving Castle yesterday.

[redqueen]

21. What did you think?

Did you love it? :)

[Starbucks Anarchist]

28. Yep, as good as Spirited Away.

I think you have to watch Miyazaki's movies twice -- once for the visuals (hand-drawn, BTW) and once for the plot.

[redqueen]

29. IMO you have to watch them lots of times.

Just for the pure joy of it. :)

[Starbucks Anarchist]

30. True, they do have high replay value.

[OwnedByFerrets]

19. I havent seen a movie in a theater since

Return of the King. Its always such a disappointment when compared to our theater room. I will be first in line to get this on Blu-ray though.

[redqueen]

22. LOL

Must be nice! :P

[OwnedByFerrets]

24. Its the ONE pleasure I wallow in.

I built it 4 years ago and its my pride and joy. I cant afford to do much else nowadays, but its wonderful to go in, crank up the new Return to Forever blu-ray, and relax for 2 hrs.:evilgrin:

[redqueen]

25. With the prices at theaters these days

it seems like a good investment for a movie lover! And I am definitely one of those. :)

[OwnedByFerrets]

32. Movies and music are the two things I can talk about

for hours and hours and is a great release from the depression of politics. Wish you could visit and check it out one day. If you like bass, its the KatsMeow.:evilgrin: Two 1000 subs will shake the foundation with the right movie.

[LynzM]

26. Not yet...

But I'm looking forward to it! :D

[Burma Jones]

27. Ponyo was typical Miyazaki.....wonderful, kind and wise

It had a great deal to say about being a Parent.......

[kimmerspixelated]

31. JUst Saw it!

What a wild, wonderful, playful,(weird),beautifully animated movie!

I like the social and ecological commentary, even if it was just slight.

Highly rec.!

[DU GrovelBot]

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