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The story of a young and overeager goldfish named Ponyo and her quest to become human features an outstanding roster of voice talent.

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G, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Release Date: August 14, 2009

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  • February 5, 2010
    You have never seen anything quite like Ponyo. Not as dark as Spirited Away but definately a comparable Miazaky Masterpeice!
  • December 4, 2009
    Review pending...
  • September 12, 2009
    In this Japanese variation on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid," a goldfish with a human face escapes from the undersea lair built by her wizard father and decides she wants to become human when washes ashore and is adopted as a pet by a little boy. Some amazing han...( read more)d-drawn sequences, such as when newly-human Ponyo trips across waves that turn into fish and then melt back into surf; it's squarely aimed at little girls, who will be completely entranced, but it has much less crossover appeal to adults, who will spend their time just looking at the pretty pastel-colored pictures.
  • September 7, 2009
    sweet hallucinations and the stuff of dreams inundate this lanquid rumination on spiritual friendship and how the power of our love for one another affects the whole world in a positive way. and mesmerising visuals...!
  • September 2, 2009
    Another breathtaking marvel from the master Miyazaki. Wow, I hardly know what to say.
    While every other studio is scrambling to see who can outdo the other in terms of technological prowess here we have a pure concentration on the telling of the tale and the river takes us exac...( read more)tly where we are supposed to be.
    Mystical mythos fused with a child's wonder we are once again transformed in the eye of the maker who lets us know that we must accept people for who they are, love unconditionally and allow ourselves to be loved. Also, much like "Nausicaa," Miyazaki also comments on how poorly we care for the earth.
    In a rare foray into the "G" rated category, Miyazaki never fails to delight or teach. I will gladly add this fine piece of cinema and storytelling mastery to my collection upon its release to DVD.
    See it as soon as you can.
  • February 9, 2010
    Miyazaki, io ti amo, seriamente. Seriamente e follemente.
    C'è poco da aggiungere, è il "solito" capolavoro del maestro e va guardato, per forza.
  • February 8, 2010
    full of win. as long as it's not the dubbed version.
  • February 7, 2010
    the drawing style is not my cup of tea.. but okay..
  • January 29, 2010
    it's as cute as any of Hayao Miyazaki's movies :)
    he's one of the best filmmakers:)
  • January 27, 2010
    me encanto esta preciosa ademas el director es de los mejores de japon....

Critic Reviews


August 19, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Ponyo hasn't changed my mind about Miyazaki. But I'm willing to accept and enjoy this little window into the dream life of fish. full review

August 14, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Miyazaki works marvels. Sit back and behold. full review

August 14, 2009
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

Hayao Miyazaki's magical Ponyo blends fantasy with just a drop of reality, and the result is irresistible. full review

August 13, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

With its ever-shifting world and palpable sense of magic, Ponyo captures the wonder of being a child. full review

August 13, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

This poetic, visually breathtaking work by the greatest of all animators has such deep charm that adults and children will both be touched. It's wonderful and never even seems to try: It unfolds fanta... full review

August 10, 2009
Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine

With a starry, first-rate voice cast and the shortened name, this Disney-fied version remains a magnificent animation wonder and a pure delight. full review

August 3, 2009
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

When Miyazaki makes films that decry the threat to the natural world, every molecule onscreen resonates with that belief -- a belief that dissolves the boundaries between form and content. full review

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