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Whistle Stopper - Porco Rosso
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List Price: $29.99
Our Price: $13.20
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Starring: Shûichirô Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Sanshi Katsura, Tsunehiko Kamijô, Greg Ellis (II)
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788834028
Format: Color
ISBN: 0788834029
Label: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-02-22
Running Time: 93
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1992
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Summary: Mediocre.
Comment: Someof the elements in this movie have that Studio Ghibli magical touch, but most of it is too "real" for me to enjoy. Yeah, the guy's a pic and that's "magical", but that's about it. Too many flying scenes as well.
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Summary: Porco Rosso Reviewed by Dr Jim
Comment: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R27H202L0Y1KE2 Porco Rossois a favorite movie of Dr Jim of Creating Fandom. It is one of Hayao Miyazaki's best. Dr Jim is such a big fan that... well, take a look for yourself.
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Summary: exciting and wonderful
Comment: I have all of this director films and they are all so different but worth seeing you will laugh feel happy and even at times be concern it a master piece that kids and adults are delighted the story is base on real events that an aviator has and what is needed at times to get from one side of the world tothe other but of course there lots of adventure and the details of the planes are wonderful the colors are so perfect and you will want to view Houls moving castle, castle in the sky, the cat returns, my neighbor totoro, naturriso of the valley, you will be glad you did take the time to see these films
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Summary: Wonderful as usual
Comment: Porco Rosso is in some ways very different from other films by Miyazaki, such as Princess Mononoke or Spirited Away. In this film, the young female, while very important, is not the center. The center is the flyer Marco, who, subject to a curse, is now a pig air ace. The movie is filled with lots of aerial action, and the plot is well, typical of Miyazaki: subtle and engaging. The evolution of Marco's character is bittersweet and a delight to watch. If you like the other movies by Miyazaki, you will like this one as well.
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Summary: Porco doesn't quite bring home the bacon (Part 7)
Comment: A known fact about Hayao Miyazaki is his love for classic planes. In 1992 he brought his love of planes to life in the high flying adventure 'Porco Rosso'. This is the tale of Marco Rossillini. Once a proud Italian air force pilot,too proud for his own good which brought curse a on him. The curse, you guessed it turned him into a pig. Now a beloved outlaw constantly foiling the crimes of notorious air pirate gangs they have brought Porco his match in the egotistical American Jack Curtis. Now with a new enemy Porco has to stop being pig headed and have a little faith in his friends. Only then can he rise against Curtis and become a real airborne legend.
I had been told this is one of the most beloved Studio Ghibli films, but unfortunatly it didn't really work for me. The voice acting was great having some legends like Michael Keaton and Brad Garret, who practically stole the show as Boss. It was the story that was just too simple for me. The begining and ending sequences are so much fun filled with amazing planes bright colors and hysterical moments, but there is really no meat in between the two. The only thing I did like was his origin and how he got the curse and all this talk about him being a pig was just a tad over done. Still, I am glad I got to see it and I would say it's a movie to see maybe you will have a better time watching it.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Take flight with "Porco Rosso," a valiant World War I flying ace! From tropical Adriatic settings to dazzling aerial maneuvers, this action-adventure from world-renowned animator Hayao Miyazaki is full of humor, courage, and chivalry. When "Porco" -- whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell -- infuriates a band of sky pirates with his aerial heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a rival pilot, to "get rid" of him. On the ground, the two pilots compete for the affections of the beautiful Gina. But it is in the air where the true battles are waged. Will our hero be victorious? Featuring extraordinary voice talents, this 2-disc set is a thrilling ride you'll never forget!
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