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崖の上のポニョ / Gake no ue no Ponyo / Blu-ray + DVD
Shout Factory | 2008 | 102 min | Rated G | May 12, 2020

Ponyo (Blu-ray Movie)

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Movie rating

7.8
 / 10

Blu-ray rating

Users0.0 of 50.0
Reviewer4.5 of 54.5
Overall4.5 of 54.5

Overview

Ponyo (2008)

A young boy, Sōsuke, befriends a strange looking goldfish whom he names Ponyo. Unbeknownst to Sōsuke, Ponyo is a magic fish who has decided that she wants to live with Sōsuke and the other humans. Unfortunately, Ponyo's decision to give up her underwater life creates a crack in an ancient magic spell, and places the world in danger. Together, Sōsuke and Ponyo must set things right.

Starring: Tomoko Yamaguchi, Kazushige Nagashima, Yuki Amami, George Tokoro, Yuria Nara
Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Foreign100%
Anime95%
Family89%
Fantasy81%
Adventure70%

Specifications

  • Video

    Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
    Video resolution: 1080p
    Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
    Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

  • Audio

    English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
    Japanese: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
    French: Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps)
    JP: 4142 kbps; ENG: 3879 kbps

  • Subtitles

    English, English SDH, French

  • Discs

    Blu-ray Disc
    Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
    DVD copy

  • Playback

    Region A (B, C untested)

Review

Rating summary

Movie5.0 of 55.0
Video5.0 of 55.0
Audio4.0 of 54.0
Extras4.5 of 54.5
Overall4.5 of 54.5

Ponyo Blu-ray Movie Review

One of the best Hayao Miyazaki gems receives a stunning collectible steelbook edition

Reviewed by Neil Lumbard June 23, 2020

An imagination powerhouse by visionary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away), Ponyo is an enchanting fairy tale for all ages about a goldfish princess of the sea who wants to become a human being after meeting the young boy Sosuke (who befriends her while at his home on the “cliff by the sea.”) As adventure unfolds, viewers will experience breathtaking animation and the enchanting music of Joe Hisaishi. One of the most visually spectacular of all of Miyazaki's films, the journey is well worth taking time and time again. A masterpiece.

Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea...


For more information on the film please refer to the review by Blu-ray.com writer Kenneth Brown.




Ponyo Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality  5.0 of 5

For more information on the presentation quality on the Gkids edition of Ponyo please refer to the review by my Blu-ray.com colleague Stephen Larson.


Ponyo Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality  4.0 of 5

For more information on the presentation quality on the Gkids edition of Ponyo please refer to the review by my Blu-ray.com colleague Stephen Larson.


Ponyo Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras  4.5 of 5

NEW to the release is a limited edition steelbook with collectors packaging: the package has a shiny, shimmery metallic finish which is beautiful in hand (with blue as the background color on display). Simplistic but gorgeous and spectacular in hand, Ponyo has received the deluxe treatment fans are hoping to find. A must-own edition for steelbook fans.

For more information on the extras on the Gkids edition of Ponyo please refer to the review by my Blu-ray.com colleague Stephen Larson.


Ponyo Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation  4.5 of 5

Ponyo remains one of the most spectacular of Miyazaki's films: it is an animated masterpiece that is appropriate for all ages while being just as engaging for adults as it is for kids. The visual aesthetic mesmerizes and the music sweeps one up in to the world of the story with ease. The Blu-ray is top notch (featuring a high bit-rate presentation) and the new steelbook edition is a stunning collectors edition for fans of the film. Highly recommended.


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