So I planned an outing with several friends-first we saw Ponyo, then got donuts, then went to the mall, then we ate Chinese food. But this journal regards Ponyo only.


BEAUTIFUL movie. The animation was lovely as per Miyazaki, the story was wonderful (I didn't expect much after hearing it was based on The Little Mermaid) and was very pleasantly surprised. I was smiling in nearly all the scenes because, like My Neighbor Totoro, this movie made me feel so happy. That, and the fact that the first few scenes of the movie set it up for a Captain Planet-esque in your face Green Message that never came. I appreciate subtle environmental messages in kid's movies. Thank you.


ANYWAY-I really don't want to say anything more-go see this movie. Now. It's the friendliness and childhood-innocence from My Neighbor Totoro and the magic from Howl's Moving Castle rolled into one. Miyazaki is incredible.