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Porco Rosso [DVD]
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Genre | Kids & Family, Anime & Manga |
Format | Widescreen, NTSC, Subtitled |
Contributor | Susan Egan, Michael Keaton, Hayao Miyazaki, Brad Garrett, Akio Otsuka, Rick Dempsey, David Ogden Stiers, Shuichiro Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, Tsunehiko Kamijo, Cary Elwes, Toshio Suzuki, Sanshi Katsura See more |
Language | Japanese |
Runtime | 1 hour and 33 minutes |
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From the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a dazzling aerial adventure set in and above the scenic port towns of the Adriatic Sea.
"Porco Rosso" is a world-weary flying ace-turned-bounty-hunter, whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell. When he infuriates a band of sky pirates with his heroics, the pirates hire Curtis, a hotshot American rival, to get rid of him. But with the help of the teenage girl Fio, an aspiring airplane designer, and a sultry lounge singer named Gina, Porco takes to the skies for what may be his final high-flying showdown.
Bonus Content:
- Behind the Microphone
- Interview with Toshio Suzuki
- Original Theatrical Trailers
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- MPAA rating : PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Item model number : 0826663181470
- Director : Hayao Miyazaki
- Media Format : Widescreen, NTSC, Subtitled
- Run time : 1 hour and 33 minutes
- Release date : November 21, 2017
- Actors : Michael Keaton, Cary Elwes, Susan Egan, David Ogden Stiers, Brad Garrett
- Subtitles: : French
- Producers : Toshio Suzuki, Rick Dempsey
- Language : Japanese (Stereo), French (Stereo), English (Stereo)
- Studio : SHOUT! FACTORY
- ASIN : B074JVGCRK
- Writers : Hayao Miyazaki
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #11,577 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #157 in Anime (Movies & TV)
- #907 in Kids & Family DVDs
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What is most alarming is that 1929 was only one decade away from the Second World War, which was slowly brewing throughout Europe. In essence, Hayao Miyazaki literally depicts the year that was in-between the two World Wars, but his film also turns into a political allegory for the that time. This allegory is depicted through a flying pig that defies political undercurrents by collecting bounties on outlaws and trying to stay outside the boundaries of society.
Porco Rosso, once a man, now a pig due to a curse, flies for himself only, as he collects bounties and makes life sour for air pirates that terrorize the Mediterranean Sea. Porco lives a lonely life in a hide-away somewhere in Mediterranean Sea where he bathes in the sun when he is not hunting flying pirates. Isolation seems to be Porco's way of dealing with his appearance and the only excursion from his personal island is done with help of darkness. At night shadows help veil his pig face, as he visits his favorite hangout, Hotel Adriano.
Miyazaki does a marvelous job in his creation of the character Porco who portrays dispositions such as selfishness, cynicism, and gloom through a pig without hope of being something better. The idea of using a pig is also remarkably brilliant, as the pig is often used as a symbol for greed and sloth. Porco's laziness is depicted through his sunbathing and his inactive participation in politics and society, as the world around him is once again about to crumble.
The persona and attire of Porco brings a mood that is experienced through many film noirs where cynical characters meet in sleazy and ominous atmospheres. This is evident when Porco visits Hotel Adriano for the first time when all his enemies are present. The film noir that Porco Rosso offers also augments the cinematic value of the story, as it authentically depicts the time period. The cynicism is further enhanced if the audience reflects on the political atmosphere of the 1930s in Europe where politics divided families and neighbors turned each other in due to different beliefs.
In the middle of this an American pilot, Donald Curtis, arrives to claim fame and secure a spot in Hollywood, and maybe later the Presidency. When Curtis for the first time hears Madame Gina sing at the restaurant at Hotel Adriana he falls in love. However, he does not know that her love belongs to another, even though this other does not know. Curtis' reason to come to Europe was to have a dogfight with the infamous Porco Rosso and he finds his opportunity when Porco is on his way to get his plane fixed. This is the way he wants to claim his fame by shooting down Porco, which he successfully does as Porco's plane has a motor problem.
Somehow Porco succeeds in getting his plane through Italy and to Milan where Paolo Piccolo a skilled airplane mechanic that he trusts lives. When Porco arrives he discovers that the Paolo's 17-year old American granddaughter is more or less running the show. Initially, Porco is suspicious and wants to go to another mechanic, but is convinced to stay. Fortunately Porco's suspicions are groundless, as his suspicions seem to be more sexist than based on facts. When the plane is fixed Porco can return to his life, as a bounty hunter, but the political climate has changed and it seems to have put Porco in a spot where he is forced to take a side.
Hayao Miyazaki's Porco Rosso is a fantastic animated journey that also makes a strong political statement. The film entertains young and old, but also leaves a lot for the audience to ponder while the magnificent animation transcends into the mind through vibrant colors and detailed lines. Cleverly, Miyazaki communicates his story through an obvious storyline that is visually explicit, but also hidden in visual codes and symbols. This means that the film is multifaceted with several ideas that can have an audience member scratching their head for a long time. The story also keeps the viewers on the edge of their seat, as nail-biting suspense leaves the audience guessing what will happen next. Ultimately, this cinematic masterpiece leaves the audience with a fulfilling experience that offers something for everyone.
While I'm not certain how old this is, it is definitely from before 1998 when Princess Mononoke was released. The animation is first rate all the way, and the art is extraordinary, as we've come to expect from recent Miyazaki films. A friend of mine who viewed it with me said the backgrounds were almost real life, but the characters and things like planes seemed more cartoon like in the foreground. I personally like the effect, as it gives the characters some dimension. Too many drawn animes look two-dimensional all the time. By fading the background a bit and making it more realistic, it brings more life to the characters, and movement of objects.
As for the movie, itself it has a good story that on the surface excites the younger audience, and on a bit deeper level gives the adults something to enjoy. Porco has a bit of a comment on the history of the time (pre-World War II). Most of that commentary will go right over younger children, who will love Porco and his adventures. Miyazaki seems to have a love for children. Many of his stories appeal to them without being overly dumbed down, and syrupy.
As for my Disney title comment, they have the rights to these films. If Disney spent a little on promotion, this kind of film plays well for American audiences. While it angered me at the time, the way they tanked the distribution of Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away. It may have made some business sense, since they were both in uniquely Japanese settings. Porco Rosso however, is set in the Adriatic Sea, and has many universal adventure concepts, like pirates, spies, airplanes, and hide-a-way desert islands.
As for the DVD, top notch all around, two discs with wide-screen and tons of extra's on the second. The transfer looks great, and while I don't have a THX system to try it, its THX certified and includes a THX Optimizer. It's also specially enhanced for 16X9 televisions. An outer cardboard art sleeve protects the inner standard DVD clamshell, which has the same art on it on the cover.
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Doch bevor es zu dem Duell kommt, muss Porco erst noch nach Milano, um sein kaputtes Flugzeug reparieren zu lassen. Dort erhält er unfreiwillig Hilfe der jungen Fio, die ihm sein Flugzeug komplett umbaut. Zurück auf seiner Insel beginnt dann das Duell, und plötzlich geht es um viel mehr als nur Geld – um seine Liebe.
Porco Rosso hat einfach alles. Der Film ist spannend, romantisch, lustig, actionreich und traurig zugleich. Zudem sind die Flugszenen einfach so unglaublich gezeichnet, da kann kein Top Gun und kein gar nichts mithalten. Ich glaube, in Porco Rosso hat Miyazaki am meisten eigene Liebe gesteckt. Man merkt das einfach. Miyazaki liebt Flugzeuge, wie man in der Biographie lesen kann gehörte seinem Opa eine Flugfirma. Und das kommt dem Film absolut zugunsten. Die super ausgefeilte Story, der feine Humor, die unglaublich lebendigen Charaktere – PERFEKT. Mein absoluter Liebling, je mehr ich drüber nachdenke. Die Musik ist auch ein Genuss! Joe gibt wieder alles. Unbedingt besorgen!
Der perfekte Samstag – Abend – Familien – Film: Der Sohn fiebert mit dem Helden mit, Mutter und Tochter sind von der Romanze begeistert, und der Vater mag Flugzeuge. So einfach ist das.
Aber mal ernsthaft: Porco Rosso ist wirklich extrem ausgefeilt und fein, hinsichtlich jeder Sache, die in einem Film wichtig ist. Er ist einfach “Rund”, ein perfekter Kreis, glatt und schön.
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Envío de Amazón ultrarápido y encima me vino con más cosas por lo que no tuve que esperar a que viniesen otros paquetes que pedí.