The
setting of this film is in the 1930’s during the era of air pirates, bounty hunters and aviators ruling the sky in Italy. Porco Rosso is a former ace pilot from WWI but now he flies
contract jobs. He makes a living in
rescuing people kidnapped by the air bandits preying on cruise ships sailing the Adriatic. He has a rival in Donald Curtis who is
working for the bandits. They compliment each other since they are
both in the same business and they both enjoy the company of women. Porco is at a disadvantage because a
spell was cast on him and he has been turned into a pig-man.
I
missed the more recent style of animation with the hair of the character flowing in
the wind. That is my favorite part
of Studio Ghibli productions. These
characters and the story are interesting.
Especially the main female characters, Gina, the hotel owner and Fio,
the young engineer. 3 ½* (I liked
this movie)
94
min, Animation directed by Hayao Miyazaki with the voices of Michael Keaton,
Susan Egan, David Ogden Stiers, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Cary Elwes, Brad
Garrett, Bill Fagerbakke, Kevin Michael Richardson.
Note: Imdb 7.8 out of 10, 94% critic 87%
audience on Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon 4.6* out of 5* with 241 reviews.
Special
Note: Miyazaki is an independent
agent and he isn't a member of the Japanese Anime Industry or the
Hollywood/Disney franchise. This
feeling is blended into the life of Porco.
Miyazaki and Ysauyoshi Tikuma founded their Studio Ghibli in 1985.
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