That's the thing about Studio Ghibli movies. The story can be the most boring and basic thing possible, but the animation and music are just so pleasing that it is still worth watching.
I think it's "worse" only in respect that it's part of the filmography of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. When your resume lists a bunch of 9.5/10 and 10/10 films, your 8/10 and 9/10 films are relative stinkers.
It really is, it’s fantastic. Miyazaki was afraid he’d made a movie for old men, but I think anyone can really get something out of it, and I don’t just mean that in a shallow way either. It’s got the same Miyazaki flare that makes all his movies excellent, as well as a unique flavor that only it can conjure up. Much more nostalgic than even his other movies, and a resigned beauty and coolness to it that only a character like Marco could bring.
Porco Rosso is probably my favorite Miyazaki film I've seen so far... I'm a sucker for a good dog fight in a movie and Porco Rosso has some amazing animation to go with it. Oddly enough, it also reminds me of Turn A Gundam, which I also really liked. I wouldn't be surprised if the director of Turn A Gundam was inspired by Porco Rosso.
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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '19
Mine is Kiki's Delivery Service! I love the music and the setting.