Riveting and marvelous animated film by the genius cartoonist Hayao Miyazaki .This magnificent cartoon movie concerns about Porco Rosso legend, the adventures of a 1920's bush pilot in Italy , specifically on Adriatic sea , an era during Mussolini government , ruling the fascism , with air pirates, and high fliers of all sorts dominate the skies . It begins when who just happens to look like a humanoid pig , Porco Rosso , a previous Air Ace, he today is a bounty hunter and does a living flying contract jobs, such as rescuing those abducted little girls by air pirates. As hero Porco goes after the pirates, severely damaging their aircraft . Later on , Porco goes to the Hotel Adriano, where he deals with Gina, an old girlfriend who owns the wonderful resort on an island . Donald Curtis, Porco's contender in the air and in catching the affections of Gina , provides a constant challenge to the valiant Porco . Both of then will confront on the air taking place overwhelming chases , pursuits and dogfighting on the skies .
This wonderful film is plenty of fantasy , adventures, spectacular dogfighting and with agreeable message . The picture is narrated with sensibility and sense of wonder and quite entertaining , as it is apt for small kids but no contains graphic violence as ¨Monokome-Hime¨. Compellingly made by Hayao Miyazaki who also directed other excellent cartoon movies as ¨Howl's moving castle, Chihiro, Nicky , Nausica of the valley of the wind , My neighbor Tororo¨ and many others . The film packs lively situations , hilarious scenes , spectacular images and culminating in an air confrontation with breathtaking ending . All roles have multiple dimensions and display really astonishing humanity .It picks up a big resonance , weight and breathtaking frames that make it all an awesome film . Never remotely didactic , the movie is ultimately an adventure/fantasy cartoon movie that touches brief thoughtful issues . The drawings have a special ancient touch that conveys the forgotten wisdom of the past that could really affect the way you interact with others and with the ambient . This stunning film with appropriate runtime , converted into one of the first of any kind to gross over the box office in Japan and all over the world.
The motion picture was splendidly realized by Hayao Miyazaki and accompanied by the sensitive music score composed by his usual musician, Joe Hisaishi . Sensational and fantastic tale, it's a masterpiece animated movie , a great animation with an enjoyable meaning . Miyazaki wasn't yet a culture hero in Japan when made this animated mythic adventure ; later on , he directed ¨Princess Monokone¨converted the first of any kind to gross over the box office in Japan and around the world , it raised him to a status approaching living national treasure . Miyazaki also directed other excellent cartoon movies as ¨Lupin¨ (1978) , Castle of Cagliostro¨ (1979) , ¨Nausica of the valley of wind¨ , ¨Howl's moving castle¨ , ¨Laputa castle of the sky¨ ,¨Porco Rosso¨ , ¨Kiki's delivery service¨, ¨Chihiro¨ or ¨Spirited away¨: the highest grossing Japanese film ever , and this cult movie : ¨My neighbour Tororo¨ . ¨Kurenai no buta (1992) is one of a kind, if you enjoy interesting stories and have a soft spot for deep characters and well planed scenarios, you are in for a great one. Rating : Better that average , worthwhile watching ; advisable to see for children and adults who appeal the gorgeous drawings .
This wonderful film is plenty of fantasy , adventures, spectacular dogfighting and with agreeable message . The picture is narrated with sensibility and sense of wonder and quite entertaining , as it is apt for small kids but no contains graphic violence as ¨Monokome-Hime¨. Compellingly made by Hayao Miyazaki who also directed other excellent cartoon movies as ¨Howl's moving castle, Chihiro, Nicky , Nausica of the valley of the wind , My neighbor Tororo¨ and many others . The film packs lively situations , hilarious scenes , spectacular images and culminating in an air confrontation with breathtaking ending . All roles have multiple dimensions and display really astonishing humanity .It picks up a big resonance , weight and breathtaking frames that make it all an awesome film . Never remotely didactic , the movie is ultimately an adventure/fantasy cartoon movie that touches brief thoughtful issues . The drawings have a special ancient touch that conveys the forgotten wisdom of the past that could really affect the way you interact with others and with the ambient . This stunning film with appropriate runtime , converted into one of the first of any kind to gross over the box office in Japan and all over the world.
The motion picture was splendidly realized by Hayao Miyazaki and accompanied by the sensitive music score composed by his usual musician, Joe Hisaishi . Sensational and fantastic tale, it's a masterpiece animated movie , a great animation with an enjoyable meaning . Miyazaki wasn't yet a culture hero in Japan when made this animated mythic adventure ; later on , he directed ¨Princess Monokone¨converted the first of any kind to gross over the box office in Japan and around the world , it raised him to a status approaching living national treasure . Miyazaki also directed other excellent cartoon movies as ¨Lupin¨ (1978) , Castle of Cagliostro¨ (1979) , ¨Nausica of the valley of wind¨ , ¨Howl's moving castle¨ , ¨Laputa castle of the sky¨ ,¨Porco Rosso¨ , ¨Kiki's delivery service¨, ¨Chihiro¨ or ¨Spirited away¨: the highest grossing Japanese film ever , and this cult movie : ¨My neighbour Tororo¨ . ¨Kurenai no buta (1992) is one of a kind, if you enjoy interesting stories and have a soft spot for deep characters and well planed scenarios, you are in for a great one. Rating : Better that average , worthwhile watching ; advisable to see for children and adults who appeal the gorgeous drawings .