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Title: Porco Rosso
Genre: Action/Comedy/Drama
Company:Studio Ghibli
Format:1 moive
Year:1992
It is sometimes past the Great War in the Adriatic Sea, and the life of an ex-pilot has become difficult. Aerial masters are becoming either pirates or the bounty hunters
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"Girl - it's what's for dinner"
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these daredevil aviators is Porco Rosso, the 'Crimson Pig.' As the Italian Airforce cracks down on piracy in the Adriatic, this way of life is only a fading memory.
However, Porco must have one last battle with a hotshot American pilot before the era ends, saving a girl and getting a girl in the process. - summary by Otaku Alex
Otaku Alex
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Plot
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C. Development
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Music
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Animation
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Premise
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Can anybody really ever be dissapointed with Studio Ghibli movie, I mean is it possible?
Actually it is, but this is not that movie. Every scene here is breathtaking, and every individual part is good both seperately and together. Every link in
the Chain is strong. This animé is filled with Mystery, Romance, Drama, and Action - it is a MUST for any real fan.
This animé takes the best of every
Miyazaki film and combines it into 1.5 hours of watching pleasure. Unlink most modern animé movies, the plot is very
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"Planes can't burn, they move too quickly"
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linear, acted out almost playlike. The viewer is not being tossed around between 4 different converging
stories, he is watching the events of one character's life as they unfold. Although simplistic, it provides for a precise point of view that Miyazaki wishes
to demonstate. The story is solid, and the scenes are smooth, but in essence, this is a plot driven by Porco. From your first introduction to Porco, you are
intrigued by him, his 'pigness.' Each character adds to the plot and somehow illuminates some aspect of Porco Rosso. This character driven story is punctuated
with action sequences, leaving you on the edge of your seat in adrenaline-driven excitement, and anticipation of the movie's conclusion. It just works.
Animation was my only issue with this animé (albeit minor). Yes this movie was made in 1992, but there was a lot more they could have done to improve some of the character
designs. When contrasted with the beautiful planes and landscapes, this is only a pet peeve. And when taking music into context, any issues seem almost insignificant.
The sound is gorgeous. Miyazaki has filled each scene with melody tailored to the events. From this point forwards, this movie is my basis of judgement.
There are two ways to watch Porco Rosso, as the observant entertainment seeker, and as the serious animé viewer. Both groups are appeased in this work. There is no lack
of action, comedy, or overall content. On the other hand, the serious viewer will be enthralled by the movie's premise. In Miyazaki style, this movie confronts the
humanist characteristics of Porco: the dehumanization of war and need for release. Whether you watch it for fun or not, just watch it; that's all I've got to say.
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