Don't tell Walt Disney, but Hayao Miyazaki really holds the keys to the magic kingdom.
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Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
There is a word to describe Ponyo, and that word is magical. This poetic, visually breathtaking work by the greatest of all animators has such deep charm that adults and children will both be touched.
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
It is a work of great fantasy and charm that will delight children ages 3 to 100.
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Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
Baltimore SunMichael Sragow
Best of all, Ponyo never ceases to be a genuine odyssey in short pants.
It’s essentially a stroll through a fantastically detailed pastel world, in which the plot is little more than an excuse for Miyazaki to dive into a world teeming with colorful (and sometimes prehistoric) life.
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VarietyRonnie Scheib
VarietyRonnie Scheib
Though targeted at tots, Ponyo may appeal most to jaded adults thirsty for wondrous beauty and unpackaged innocence
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Film Threat
Film Threat
Imagination spills across the screen in a bold, undeniable presence.