Classic Friday : Porco Rosso (1992) 7/10

Starring : Michael Keaton, Susan Egan, Cary Elwes, Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Director : Hayao Miyazaki
Running Time : 92 mins

Following the death of his fellow fighter pilots, whose spirits he saw rise into the heavens, a fighter pilot known only as Porco Rosso (Keaton) finds himself cursed with the head of a pig. In spite of his situation, Porco manages to make a living saving people from sky pirates and having air born fights with his arch rival Curtis (Elwes), all the while still having time for the ladies in his life.

This movie is filled with energy, but just isn’t up to the Studio Ghibli standard that I’m used to. There’s a good plot and some nice animation, but there’s nothing particularly outstanding, other than some of the aerial scenes. Kids might find this a little dry and boring, but grown-ups will thoroughly enjoy Porco’s airborne adventures.

You’ll like this if you liked : Steamboy