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Bloo4Ever · 08-15-2009, 05:16 PM

The new Hayao Miyazaki film, Ponyo (Japanese Title: Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea) opened yesterday for a wide release in America. Has anyone seen it already, or planning to see it?

It has some amazing reviews, a 95% on the Tomatometer, plus a great voice cast that includes Liam Neeson, Betty White, Lily Tomlin, Cloris Leachmen, Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, and Tina Fey. Noah Cyrus and Frankie Jonas are in the lead roles, and even though they're kinda new, from what I've seen, they do the voices for the dub really well.

So, anyone gonna see it?

One Radical Dude · 08-15-2009, 05:27 PM

I will definitely watch it at some point. Miyazaki was at the San Diego Comic-Con last month, but I did not get to see him. I have not seen a Miyazaki film that has disappointed me, yet, and this one definitely look like one worth watching.

Sparky · 08-15-2009, 08:00 PM

GM, Iceburg210 and I saw Miyazaki at the Con, and a preview for this film. It looks bright and colorful and all, but just not as interesting as other Miyazaki films in my opinion. I may or may not go to see it, I haven't decided.

antgirl1 · 08-15-2009, 08:20 PM

Oh man, I want to see this SO bad. I'm a big fan of his work, (Kiki's Delivery Service got me hooked instantly) and would be the happiest day of my life to see this. It looked cute and charming, and if I can/can't go see it, I'll buy it when it comes out.

Lynnie · 08-15-2009, 08:33 PM

I'm trying to remember if Disney has ever done an anime before. I'm sure they have, but I can't think of any. I think that's pretty cool that they're doing something different.

I might see this at some point, it does look cute.

I'm just never really had a thing for anime. Not that I don't like it, I just can't get myself to connect to the style I guess.

Sparky · 08-15-2009, 08:43 PM

Disney doesn't "do" anime, they just like, produce Miyazaki's films in America with English speaking actors doing a voiceover. Miyazaki's films are Japanese. But Disney does the English-speaking world a great service bringing us these movies.

Pawbah · 08-15-2009, 09:08 PM

I went to a midnight showing of Ponyo at Downtown Disney... Yes, I be nerdy. It was really cute. It wasn't like Princess Mononoke or Howl's Moving Castle or even Spirited Away.. It was a bit more like My Neighbor Totoro in it's simple sweetness. I had watched a poor quality version of Ponyo on my computer before. I don't recommend that to anyone. I think it's meant to be seen on a bigger screen. You can see all the colors and little details better that way.

I couldn't stand the english song at the credits though. That made my ears bleed. I want to go see it again soon.

jekylljuice · 08-16-2009, 03:33 AM

Of course! I adore Hayao Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli in general. Great to see Miyazaki back with more goodies, since for a long time Howl's Moving Castle (which is, incidentally, my current favourite Ghibli film) was rumoured to be his last.

I suspect that, as with most Ghibli films, I'll wind up seeing the English dub first, but I do look forward to being able to watch it with its original Japanese audio when it comes to dvd. On the whole, I think that the English dubs given to Ghibli's catalogue have been pretty decent, but there's still no beating the originals.

08-15-2009, 05:16 PM	#1
Bloo4Ever Settling In We Hardly Knew Ye... Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 90	Ponyo! The new Hayao Miyazaki film, Ponyo (Japanese Title: Ponyo On The Cliff By The Sea) opened yesterday for a wide release in America. Has anyone seen it already, or planning to see it? It has some amazing reviews, a 95% on the Tomatometer, plus a great voice cast that includes Liam Neeson, Betty White, Lily Tomlin, Cloris Leachmen, Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, and Tina Fey. Noah Cyrus and Frankie Jonas are in the lead roles, and even though they're kinda new, from what I've seen, they do the voices for the dub really well. So, anyone gonna see it? __________________ To See My Foster's Home For Imaginary Friend's Tribute video, Click Here Cheese: I have braces. Mac: You found that on the ground, didn't you? Cheese: Garbage can. Imagination Never Dies...But if it did, the date would be May 3, 2009

08-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#2
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	I will definitely watch it at some point. Miyazaki was at the San Diego Comic-Con last month, but I did not get to see him. I have not seen a Miyazaki film that has disappointed me, yet, and this one definitely look like one worth watching. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

08-15-2009, 08:00 PM	#3
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,714	GM, Iceburg210 and I saw Miyazaki at the Con, and a preview for this film. It looks bright and colorful and all, but just not as interesting as other Miyazaki films in my opinion. I may or may not go to see it, I haven't decided. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

08-15-2009, 08:33 PM	#5
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	I'm trying to remember if Disney has ever done an anime before. I'm sure they have, but I can't think of any. I think that's pretty cool that they're doing something different. I might see this at some point, it does look cute. I'm just never really had a thing for anime. Not that I don't like it, I just can't get myself to connect to the style I guess. __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

08-15-2009, 08:43 PM	#6
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,714	Disney doesn't "do" anime, they just like, produce Miyazaki's films in America with English speaking actors doing a voiceover. Miyazaki's films are Japanese. But Disney does the English-speaking world a great service bringing us these movies. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

08-15-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
antgirl1 Baja Blast my Beloved Rapo or Rachel is fine! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,781	Oh man, I want to see this SO bad. I'm a big fan of his work, (Kiki's Delivery Service got me hooked instantly) and would be the happiest day of my life to see this. It looked cute and charming, and if I can/can't go see it, I'll buy it when it comes out.

08-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
Pawbah my brother's keeper All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 252	I went to a midnight showing of Ponyo at Downtown Disney... Yes, I be nerdy. It was really cute. It wasn't like Princess Mononoke or Howl's Moving Castle or even Spirited Away.. It was a bit more like My Neighbor Totoro in it's simple sweetness. I had watched a poor quality version of Ponyo on my computer before. I don't recommend that to anyone. I think it's meant to be seen on a bigger screen. You can see all the colors and little details better that way. I couldn't stand the english song at the credits though. That made my ears bleed. I want to go see it again soon. __________________ <Click! Last edited by Pawbah; 08-15-2009 at 09:17 PM.

08-16-2009, 03:33 AM	#8
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	Of course! I adore Hayao Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli in general. Great to see Miyazaki back with more goodies, since for a long time Howl's Moving Castle (which is, incidentally, my current favourite Ghibli film) was rumoured to be his last. I suspect that, as with most Ghibli films, I'll wind up seeing the English dub first, but I do look forward to being able to watch it with its original Japanese audio when it comes to dvd. On the whole, I think that the English dubs given to Ghibli's catalogue have been pretty decent, but there's still no beating the originals. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 08-16-2009 at 03:35 AM.

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