Saturday, July 14, 2007

紅の豚 (1992)

Title: 紅の豚(Kurenai no Buta / Porco Rosso)
Year: 1992

Okay, writing this days after watching it doesn't help at all. But I didn't have internet/computer access then, so...

Unlike most of the Miyazaki movies I've watched, this one isn't really geared towards kids. It's about a man who, disenchanted with humanity and war, decides to become a pig (he says it's preferable to being a fascist). It's also a romantic story about Porco Rosso (Marco) and Gina, a woman who runs a pilot's club. I liked this movie because even though it touches on serious stuff (individuality, fascism, becoming an adult and losing sight of one's dreams, losing one's humanity, etc.) it still manages to have that element of fun and humor. And I feel that despite the seriousness and the main character who rejects humanity, the film manages to convey that there is hope left for us who don't want our hearts to die just yet. And I love the planes - they are just so beautiful. And the two main female characters, Gina and Fio, are really cool.