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Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo) (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) (2009)

Gake no ue no Ponyo (Ponyo) (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea)
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Noah Lindsey Cyrus, Frankie Jonas, Tina Fey

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: Aug 14, 2009

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1 day ago
The story may be aimless at one point, but the magic is enough to make me feel young again, without being childish.
1 day ago
Ponyo is very great animation for kids, very beautiful with a nice story but still...Not the Miyazaki masterpiece. :(
2 days ago
Another great film by Miyazaki!!!
Its such a beautiful film and well worth the watch. Had a cute little love story put in, one that isnt drastically over done. I think the best part is that it always feels original and something refreshing to watch,... (read more)
2 days ago
Sweet tale - not Studio Ghibli's strongest, however, but still good.
3 days ago
Mother nature vs. Nurture vs. the essence of the human spirit & the epitome of unconditional love. This is a film is one of my favorites!

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105 days ago
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.
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110 days ago
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Miyazaki works marvels. Sit back and behold.
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110 days ago
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Hayao Miyazaki's magical Ponyo blends fantasy with just a drop of reality, and the result is irresistible.
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111 days ago
Claudia Puig, USA Today
With its ever-shifting world and palpable sense of magic, Ponyo captures the wonder of being a child.
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111 days ago
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 fantastically.
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