http://imprinttalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hiyao_ponyo.jpgI really want to watch Hayao Miyazaki's (that's him up there) new animated film, Ponyo. The Sydney Morning Herald gave it 10 out of 10, and it never gives films 10 out of 10.
I've seen a bunch of his films already, thanks to my sister's semi-obsession for them. And I confess, despite being an initial non-believer and let's admit, more than a little sceptical of the entertainment value of his movies, I am well and truly converted and can't get enough of them. They're simple, reflective, subversive, genuine and poignant. One big wild ride that always keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Try them for yourself, but a word of warning: As the old adage goes, don't judge the DVD case by its cover. Especially with Miyazaki's films-- because, unless your wiser than most, the DVD cases will usually showcase odd looking fantastical Japanese "creatures" such as a giant grey upright sloth (My Neighbour Totoro) or a scary looking moving castle that puffs giant clouds of smoke (Howl's Moving Castle). In fact, more often than not you'll probably be confused by the cover, unsure of what exactly it is you're looking at or how you could possibly enthralled by this movie given that you're absolutely certain that the "fantasy genre" is not your thing.
Fear not, it's never fantasy, it's probably more real life than those multi-million dollar films claiming to be based on real life. You'll enjoy them so much, I guarantee it.
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