The Underappreciated Miyazaki | Porco Rosso

Porco Rosso is my favourite Miyazaki , time to look at its history and how it ties to Hayao Miyazaki's own political journey
Follow me on Twitter for Updates on Videos- / stevemccarthyii
SUPPORT ME HERE-
/ stevemmmmm
#ghibli #porcorosso #miyazaki

[@Stevem]

REFERENCES kzbin.info/www/bejne/embdfqqFqs2sfsU - miyamoto interview www.angelfire.com/anime/NVOW/Interview1.html -Animerica Anime & Manga Monthy magazine interview with Hayao Miyazaki Starting Point Book Interview with toshio suzuki -bluray www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/interviews/afternausicaa.html www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/interviews/m_oshii_patlabor2.html www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/interviews/m_pa_interview.html collider.com/hayao-miyazaki-porco-rosso-sequel/ journal.animationstudies.org/daisuke-akimoto-a-pig-the-state-and-war-porco-rosso/ dailyhistory.org/How_did_Mussolini_Rise_to_Power_as_the_Dictator_of_Italy%3F www.pbs.org/tpt/dictators-playbook/episodes/benito-mussolini/ www.midnighteye.com/interviews/hayao-miyazaki/ www.empireonline.com/movies/features/hayao-miyazaki/ pgaijin.blogspot.com/2005/01/miyazaki-in-new-yorker.html www.animint.com/encyclopedie/auteurs/miya_interview92.html www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/interviews/miyazaki_kurosawa_p1.html kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXnQk6NjpKd8o6s Kurosawa and Miyazaki Interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWLaYZehi5uCoaM =audiobook on musolini www.worldfuturefund.org/wffmaster/Reading/Germany/mussolini.htm www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/manga/hikoutei.html www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/porco/faq.html jacobinmag.com/2017/07/yugoslav-socialism-tito-self-management-serbia-balkans www.nippon.com/en/features/c00202/the-gulf-war-and-japanese-diplomacy.html www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/as-time-goes-by-its-the-still-the-same-old-glorious-casablanca www.jacobinmag.com/2015/05/kristin-ross-communal-luxury-paris-commune/ www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv5cg9q3.13?refreqid=excelsior%3Ac4ef4ce1046821212a94002fd8a571ce&seq=12#metadata_info_tab_contents

[@nicanornunez9787]

My man Porco is the kind of pig that would die in the spanish civil war, I think the marxist in Miyazaki clash with the Nipon pacifistic post war view, anyway I searched and a part II could be in preproduction, and you also said it while I was writing this, so I would not write anymore of that. But if not that kind of pig would have died on the resistence, more probably in the forgoten italian one, a Miyazaki bella ciao, would like to see that.

[@TidusleFlemard]

I recommend to watch it in its french dub, because as far as I can see the english dub mismatch between the lips of the characters and their voice is really high.

[@DjVader112]

It’s kinda heartbreaking when you walk into a shop selling ghibli merch you see all these beautiful howls moving castle items and mini statues, kiki’s delivery service, neighbour totoro, princess mononoke, then in the corner you see one porcco rosso plushie

[@hairglowingkyle4572]

or if you think about it in a positive way: People like Porco Rosso so much there's only one more in stock

[@DjVader112]

@@hairglowingkyle4572 seiko made a porcco rosso watch so I guess thats a win for my chunky boy

[@hairglowingkyle4572]

@@DjVader112 damn I wish I had Ghibli merch :(

[@yumfi4083]

I still haven't found nausicaa merch =(

[@finnneilson6229]

@@yumfi4083 that's my favourite film out of all the movies and the first project, I just love it and the music and story hits me so hard. Princess mononoke is a very close second. Haven't watched porco rosso going to watch it tomorrow!

[@gojira4life]

Sad news everyone. Shuuichirou Moriyama, the voice actor of Porco himself, passed away this Monday due to pneumonia. To me, this still is the best Studio Ghibli movie and his passing leaves now a giant hole in my heart. I will always remember this movie and this character as one of Miyazaki's finest and most charming... Shuuichirou Moriyama gave such a heartfelt performance for Porco that it'll stay with me for the rest of my life. R.I.P. Shuuichirou Moriyama, you will be dearly missed.

[@Jesicaah]

Rest in peace :( I just finished watching the movie today and it was really good. May Shuuichirou rest in peace, he was a good voice actor! ❤

[@hiimgabenewell9320]

This masterpiece is criminally underrated!

[@razvanradoiu]

I don't think it's necessarily underated. It's just aimed at a different audience (middle aged man) than most other Ghibli movies. I for example didn't care that much for it because I'm probably not the target audience but I see why other people might like it. It was mostly because I didn't really know how to feel about all these grown men hitting on a teenager...But I guess it's better than castle in the sky where all the pirates fall in love with a literal child.

[@Stevem]

just for the record im not middle aged either well physically at least

[@razvanradoiu]

@@Stevem oh for sure I'm not saying that only middle aged men can enjoy it. I'm just saying It's probably meant to appeal more to an older age group, who would be able to relate to Porco more than a kid or a teenager would (I think Miyazaki said this himself).

[@Stevem]

@@razvanradoiu he said the tofu brained comment at first , although the movie evolved over time after that, i'd say this is still a straight up family film full of whimsy, but having a middle age protagonists and digging a little deeper into real word situations as well as its references which you'd have to be middle aged to get, is what he means more so. Outside of The Wind Rises i'd say it's pretty easy for anyone young or old to get on with his work which is by design.

[@hiimgabenewell9320]

Let's be honest. Going back to your video, it's Obvious that making this movie was a bit tricky for Miyazaki. I guess this is why it's a fifty fifty amongst people.

[@hannahyamauchi839]

I can't think about Marco's survivor's guilt and his relationship with Gina for too long lest I'll burst into tears

[@madhukarjonathanminj2772]

yeah quite bittersweet

[@TayoEXE]

Out of all of Miyazaki's masterpieces, this one is the most underrated in my opinion. I never get tired of rewatching it. The beautiful animation, quirky characters, somber and thoughtful moments accompanied by Hisaishi's beautiful soundtrack. Genius.

[@connormclernon26]

As a major aviation enthusiast, this is definitely one of my favorites.

[@WillScarlet16]

Porco always makes me think of a quote from Winston Churchill - "Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."

[@Stevem]

Winston Churchill was a great admirer of Benito Mussolini at the time, so i doubt Porco would have thought much of him

[@redlizerad8268]

@@Stevem Yeah its kinda weird to think Winston Churchill admired Mussolini. It just feels odd to me.

[@cikablyat6943]

@@redlizerad8268 my theory is that he adored him because he was able to inspire a nation in such an effective way but i dont think he admired his ideals

[@redlizerad8268]

@@cikablyat6943 maybe.

[@nunbiz7328]

@@Stevem Cry commie cry

[@MermaidMederis]

Sorry baby, gotta fly. Watched this when I was around 7 years old with my older bro, don't think any of Miyazaki's films stuck to me as much as Porco Rosso. Now 23, this film still leaves a bittersweet nostalgia in me whenever I hear its osts. Everyone references Spirited Away or Laputa or Totoro, and while I do agree to a certain extent of the achievement in these great films, Porco is what resonated to me the most while growing up from a child to a teenager to a young adult and eventually to an adult. Like Gina, I would also fall in love with a man who says to me, sorry baby, gotta fly. It's the chasing of those unstaying, fleeting moments in life that spurs us. It's wanting to grasp something unobtainable that makes it all the more romantic. And it's the act of trying to reverse something irreversible that made me fall in love with this pig.

[@helpgirlimhavingalifecrisis]

Porco Rosso always stood out to me as being the _most_ character driven film under Miyazaki’s belt. Unlike most of his catalogue, the only appeal of this one is the characters instead of both the characters and their surroundings, along with the implications of the elements within the characters’ surroundings. There’s no (overt) magic, no spells, no witches, no wizards and no talking spirits. The curse he’s under is never explicitly explained to the audience. The only film that comes close to this type of tone is kiki’s delivery service, but even that one still has a somewhat central focus on magic and incorporates it into its worldbuilding. This contrast makes watching Porco Rosso a genuine treat to come back to, because the strength of the characters shines all the brighter and makes it a delight to get lost in. It also has a sort of...maturity to it compared to other Miyazaki films that I appreciate now more than ever. I think of all his movies, this one is probably the only one that you can have a massive perspective shift on as you grow older, because of the themes of survivor’s guilt, middle aged pessimism and the role of youthful optimism in the societies we live in. If you watch this movie now, and then watch it ten years later, I guarantee you’ll feel differently about the themes the film presents than you did when you first viewed it. Because I know I did. (Great review btw.)

[@mtanzzz]

Not princess Mononoke for character driven?

[@mechajay3358]

_"A Pig That Doesn't Fly Is Merely A Pig."_ 🛩️

[@linkthepig4219]

Why is every line in this movie so deep lol

[@andreadimartino3369]

best line in the film by far, i love it

[@caleb_artzs2533]

The Wind Rises is the brother of Porco Rosso

[@cookiedawg6977]

These two films are probably my favourites

[@stuntmonkey00]

Porco is the movie about where we are now; having lived through something awful in the past and knowing that something awful is coming in the future, but in the meantime we are drifting aimlessly unsure of ourselves. The WInd Rises is the story of our future, knowing that the path laid out for us is troubled and full of grief, but that we can't help but push ourselves forward anyway.

[@caleb_artzs2533]

@@stuntmonkey00 Both Porco and Jirou are wanted by the government, but Porco doesn't want to conform to the government while Jirou conforms to the government.

[@caleb_artzs2533]

Porco challenge authority than his punish by the authority, Jirou lacks the agency to even challenge the authority.

[@hikari69]

Omoide proporo too

[@artirony410]

I just recently binged Miyazaki's whole filmography and Porco Rosso was my favorite by far. I can't believe more people don't know about it.

[@Stevem]

it's probs one of the lesser known coming before the wave of popularity seen from princess mononoke

[@annachristensen6054]

The Danish dub is a masterpiece in my opinion. I love how they decided to use voice actors for Porco and Gina who actually are married in real life. It just adds something extra to the whole story. Porco Rosso will forever stay as my absolute favourite Miyazaki film. Horribly underrated.

[@langbo9999]

True it very sweet. Sand nok det lyder temmelig god.

[@RazorwireReviews]

One of my all time favourite films. An underrated masterpiece, with an incredible score. The scene where Gina remembers her flight with Marco when they were kids is one of the best scenes I've ever seen. A perfect encapsulation of the bittersweet edge of getting lost in nostalgic memory. Beautiful film. Great video!

[@kingsaracoon9594]

That scene was beautiful! I dont have the eloquence to describe my reaction to it, but I remember feeling the same awe that Gina felt when she saw the plane.

[@oldman2477]

I have the movie poster in my room. It's my centerpiece.

[@kojoemama605]

Where do you buy studio ghibli movie posters?

[@hikari69]

@@kojoemama605 try red bubble

[@dababy.]

I do too!

[@Luke_Barz]

I just watched it very recently (I'm doing a marathon, I got up to Whisper of the Heart), and it's definitely in my top 2 thus far, Laputa edges it thanks to its timeless adventure feel, but Porco Rosso certaintly feels much more personal to Miyazaki, and as I'm now older, its themes resonate much more with me. (Also I'm Italian so there may be just a sliver of bias)

[@hersheltriton3729]

Parzialità o meno, Porco Rosso è davvero un capolavoro! E così Laputa

[@Sloth55Chunk]

I watched this last night for the first time. It hit me in a way no other film has. I'm a pilot and although I fly choppers, there was something so magical about this film that really resonated with me. Cant wait to watch it over and over

[@WillScarlet16]

In the 'Behind the Microphone' interview when Keaton described Porco as a 'Bogart character' I realized, his mind truly clicked with Miyazaki's.

[@domino-tx9xk]

Marco Pagot (porco) and Gina Pagot (Madame Gina) collaborated with Hayao Miyazaki on the creation of Sherlock Hound a Japanese/Italian production, Marco and Gina Pagot are the sons of Nino Pagot which with his brother Toni Pagot are some of the first pioneers of animation in Italy, commonly known for the creation of "Calimero"

[@SpiritMari]

Yesss! It's finally here! Porco is definitely my favourite Miyazaki movie too. I've seen it more than any other and love it to pieces. My favourite Ghibli film is definitely Whisper of the Heart. I think it goes to show that finding charm and magic in everyday life is definitely where both the studio and the master shine the best. Contrasting action with quiet, serene, contemplative moments. Loved the video!

[@alexm7627]

Enjoy the present

[@theonlymarz868]

Just saw this film the other day, it's easily my favorite film

[@Walduhu]

I had to watch it twice to appreciate it fully, just like with Kiki's Delivery Service. Sometimes it's hard to immediately get what wise man Miyazaki wants to express.

[@juliadagnall5816]

It’s interesting to me that Porco Rosso has the most mature cast of any Ghibli film. Practically all the characters are middle aged. I think that gives it added depth, especially for Porco and Gina. They’re not the excited kids we saw in the flashback anymore, but they still have quite a bit of life ahead of them and they have to decide how they want to live it. Also the scenery is gorgeous and the attention to detail is phenomenal, even for a Ghibli film.

[@lyrakae]

I'm late as always but as a french person. The original song is so pretty and so well sang I thought the actress was french! Something else I noticed, it's the the song fit perfectly the time period where the movie is based. Edit: What I mean by this is the way she sing it. Not the song by hitself. Tho I am no expert on that's. Very good reviews my friend!

[@MrMiggoH]

Porco Rosso has always been my favorite Ghibli movie too.

[@bleh1967]

I agree, it will always be my favorite movie in general. Id write a whole essay on why it means so much to me but i think just saying that there's no movie that will give me THAT feeling what Porco Rosso does is enough.

[@linkthepig4219]

Same.

[@_Pastaway_]

My absolute favorite Ghibli movie. There is something so calm, soothing and wholesome about it. The topics are heavy and yet the characters are all so hopeful and lighthearted. I keep coming back to this movie everytime i feel down

[@FableCountry]

My favorite Miyazaki film. My ex-gf would only want to watch some Disney films and Miyazaki films so we'd play Totoro, spirited away, this, mononoke, Laputa, Nausicaa, etc. I always looked forward to watching this, even if we had to repeat watching films. The detail of the characters and sounds of the planes... It inspired me to want to fly. A few years later, I signed up for a discovery flight. Thanks to Porco. I read that this film is Miyazaki's personal favorite. Anytime I'm asked my favorite Miyazaki film and respond Porco Rosso, no one thus far has said they've seen it. I hope this film gets a new surge of interest among Miyazaki fans. It deserves it

[@claramarty9841]

Kind of a sweet story that your old relationship was not for nought, but lead to another passion/helped you... i pray my relationships help me and the men involved the same way. Thanks for sharing

[@SyaoranLiClow]

Mine as well dude. This movie was my childhood. Now, 30 years later, this movie still rocks.

[@salineademoiselledefortune9766]

the french in the song is in fact excellent

[@Stevem]

I'm glad to hear

[@JoAlpzino]

FINALLY! I thought this video would never see the light of day. I feel like I needed this before rewatching Porco Rosso, after so long...

[@Stevem]

i worked for it and now we are here

[@edp2260]

I just saw this film today as part of the Giblifest series. This was the first time in YEARS that an audience applauded at the conclusion of the movie. It does have elements of a 'movie for kids', but definitely has adult themes and issues. It is a great movie.

[@sorendont]

Your analysis are always so soothing and passionate. Thanks you for the amazing effort and love that you put on your videos

[@NeptuneCactus]

Glad the Porco video was finally able to be released! This film's been on my watch list for ages, and I'm glad to see it's so well loved by so many (several people I talk to think it looks too odd to be anything but a comedy). Interesting how you brought up that the film was Miyazaki's "self indulgent project." Really makes you think, seeing as him being the oldest director still alive at Ghibli parallels Porco flying his plane alone in the clouds while the others fly away into heaven without him. Though, maybe I'm just reading into it too much! Great video!

[@Stevem]

I think Porco is probs a bit of an insert for miyazaki i'm sure he likes to think of himself as the lone pilot on his own path in a lot of ways

[@connormclernon26]

NeptuneCactus I have a complete box set of Miyazaki films, but I’ve only watched Porco Rosso fully so far

[@kewlozer7979]

Criminally underrated!!

[@TheDuskgazer]

My favourite as well! I find it so comforting.

[@princessthyemis]

I LOOOVE seeing fellow Porco Rosso lovers in the comments!!! I thought no one liked it. I've finally found my people!!!! My sister claims not to like it--she thinks because it's about a girl falling in love with a pig that is somehow sexist and I told her she was viewing it through an entirely incorrect lens!

[@denv55]

she’s also a minor

[@DerrEtCetera]

appreciate all the work you put into making these videos, especially exploring something you're passionate about.

[@ajankytoucan]

I absolutely love porco. I am surprised how different the english dub seems to be from the german. For example, the scene where the american pilot says "shut up and listen to the music". In the German dub he said "Such a song is enjoyed in silence!". In some parts I didn't recognice the sentences but maybe that's just my memorie failing me. Don't know why I wrote this, but I really enjoyed this video, especially some of the historical context.

[@MrRirate]

"We listen the song in silence" in the French dub 😉

[@CoreyisBarackObama]

always been my favourite ghibli movie

[@lizardwizard9783]

Porco Rosso is one of my all-time favourite films so I thank you for taking up this fantastic film! you earned a sub.

[@DW-rs1pr]

Something about this movie was particularly sad. It doesn't try hard to be. It just is

[@tashibalampkin8555]

I know what you mean.

[@leo86channel]

@@wilfredlangside7981 it’s historically accurate tho, they did a good job of portraying people from the 30s.

[@tomgu2285]

Well makes it sadder for me since I come from the ex Yugoslavia. And I see the message clear.

[@DW-rs1pr]

@@wilfredlangside7981 you from the states pal? I feel like you are. With that terrible take

[@raultororomero9079]

Beautiful, accurate, well paced and touching entonation and script. Man, your voice and the way you speak in this review is one of the best narrations I have ever enjoyed. Keep up the good work mate!

[@animeking17]

Love porco rosso. Glad you could upload this video finally!

[@Stevem]

me too lets see if it stays up or not

[@yejinsuh8388]

Oh you will not believe how excited i was to see that you love this movie as much as i do! I loved your points, since for me it was always quite difficult to exactly pin point down the aspects that resonated so much with me and made this movie to one of my favourites among ghibli if not in general

[@etiennemartin911]

Thank you Stevem for this wonderful video. You do this movie justice and make me want to watch it again and again.

[@guilhermebittar917]

It's my favourite Miyazaki movie as well. I'm not trying to sound like a hipster or anything, but the fact that this is kinda of a hidden gem from Studio Ghibli makes it all the better. It doesn't try so hard and it's not as profound or spectacular as the more famous Ghibli movies, but it achieves the same goal of being a fun, adventurous and heartwarming movie that anyone can enjoy. It's a simple story with great character and it nails everything it sets out to do.

[@joemarshall9482]

Great job I’m glad you were able to upload it Awesome work

[@thedirector2878]

I really hope your channel reaches 1million, they way you explain and put your heart and soul into the video makes me happy, it makes me inspired to create things that can't be done in a short time but a rather happy and enjoyable time. Thanks for that.

[@clemens1292]

i love you, brutally underrated masterpiece

[@danny1204]

been bingeing your vids the past few days, really love your work

[@g3inius]

As much as I like the English dub and of course the Japanese original, I actually really like watching Porco Rosso with the Italian dub. Maybe because it’s the setting but something about it just feels right. The Italians did a really great job dubbing this film!

[@JackMyersPhotography]

Well done, I’ve always loved this one. Happy to support your work on Patreon.

[@Stevem]

thank you :) Ive been trying to release this video for 3 months so it's nice to see it up finally

[@petemartin998]

Watched this today and absolutely loved it. Charming, beautiful, and dam right peaceful at times.

[@annachan8151]

thank you for working so hard to upload this anyway.

[@Stevem]

i didnt want it all to go to waste

[@antontaun]

Thank you for persevering so hard to make this. It's def one of your best! Cheers.

[@Stevem]

Hopefully it will stay up

[@DeadPig325]

I just rewatched this on Saturday. This, Jin Roh, and Millennium Actress are in my top 5 favorite anime movies and i think the indirect tragedy of war, seen in the what is reaped for the survivors is somehow far more memorable and haunting than any blatant on screen violence to me. Jin Roh isnt outright war, but a representation of the violence experienced by people who are pawns or players in the military world.

[@Stevem]

Millennium Actress is maybe my favourite Kon movie (next video in bound) I might well be talking about the tragedy of war soon enough

[@hydrangeas_inmy_hair8982]

Damn! Me too, this movie is my favorite!!!!

[@matthewd4743]

This such a good review / video. I learned a ton!

[@Neimykanani]

I speak Japanese but I never understood this movie because the Japanese was too difficult for me and I finally was able to watch it in English today! It blew my mind how interesting the movie is and now I love it! It feels like the missing puzzle was filled.

[@femmecorbeau]

Thank you so much for this awesome critique (with references!) Great work and stamina to see it through. xoxoox

[@madrugaiden2317]

This movie is cool af

[@aquietwhyme]

Ghibli's fanaticism in controlling their IP is legendary, and in the context of the theme of this movie, ironic. I enjoyed the review, thank you.

[@cafemagrana]

It's finally here and it would also be my favorite if he hadn't made many other incredible films

[@TitaniumSeraph]

I love Porco Rosso so much. It’s so relaxing to watch; especially on a rainy day.

[@George_M_]

It's not my favorite movie, but that scene with the planes that will never come home joining the stream in the sky is one of the best of all time.

[@AE1OU]

Mussolini's meatloaf face in the end was hilarious.

[@andrewvandenavond9497]

Fantastic analysis. Subscribed.

[@kingsnake545]

Definitely my favorite. The atmosphere in this like no other.

[@tashibalampkin8555]

I love it when people analyze Studio Ghibli movies. Thank you for analyzing this one. I really appreciate it when people give the audience a history lesson along with along with the video.

[@yertube102]

this video goes to my favorite's folder, thanks you for doing it

[@Stevem]

No worries

[@sclogse1]

A marvelous piece. Shared.

[@Shariii616]

Just watched Porco Rosso for the first time and this was the perfect vid to understand all the references I missed. Sorry to hear about the ghibli licensing situation. Hope you can make more like this in the future if you're still interested.

[@chrisarthur5234]

Great to see some in depth love for porrco rosso. This film has stuck with me the moment I watched it

[@Stevem]

Same here!

[@RilAether]

it's been three years since this video was posted, but porco rosso's french dub is just amazing, and i cannot imagine Marco having an other voice ever since

[@theonlyricemama]

Thank you. Such a wonderful review. Porco Rosso is also my favorite Ghibli film.

[@Stevem]

It's so good!

[@BlastBoyX]

I don't know why since I've seen his other films, but I was blown away by how good Porco Rosso turned out to be.

[@wigoow1206]

Just to give you a reason to rewatch the movie again: It has a hidden ending, that I have yet to see anyone talk about. Porco overcomes himself and his memories to become a human again and returns to Gina. Pay close attention to the hints given in the last minutes of the movie.

[@ripzmad9846]

Please elaborate

[@fulosophy724]

@@ripzmad9846 at the end of the film you'll see Porco's red seaplane parked by the hotel garden during daytime, and another scene Gina is not sitting in the garden, hinting that she won the "bet", he finally visits her during the day and she's no longer waiting for him. I also think that the pig appearance is just how he sees himself in his mind because of all the self loathing and guilt, being the only survivor during the war battle and all of his friends were gone, and his general view on humanity.

[@alexramos3003]

I'm convinced that one of the greatest cuts of all time is when Gina says "Oh Porco, how will we ever break that curse on you" and Porco responds right before Curtis' engine starts up with "Face it Gina" *booom* "I'm a pig".

[@saint_yves]

I see why this is your favorite Miyazaki movie, cause it's definitely one of mine!

[@lickard84]

Amazing video. Thank you so much for it’s creation regardless of ghibli

[@lacroixboi69_25]

Great production !

[@AllOneVoice]

instantly one of my top favorites.

[@JumpdeArt]

Great video and editing

[@DaveXXX]

I haven't watched this film but I'm watching this video first and foremost because of the absolute struggle it took just to post it. As I've said in the past, you deserve so much more subs and views because your videos are so well done.

[@Stevem]

i appreciate i hope it gets seen

[@MrMannyhw]

This is masterpiece. Even better than his later pieces in recent years.

[@JV-tk9yn]

Just watch this for the first time last month...it's REALLY good! My favorite Miyazaki film so far by far!

[@princessthyemis]

I'm so glad this is your favorite movie! I love it too!!! It's TRAGICALLY underrated!

[@MostafaAhmed-rj3wq]

great vid bro 💕💕

[@aidannanquil7002]

I really love this movie. I watched it only recently, but it’s adventure really hit me. I loved the dogfights and the characters, it was such an enjoyable experience. Good video! I hope you don’t have to experience all that struggle to get a video up again.

[@MusaMansu]

This is a great review. You’ve got a new subscriber.

[@randolphneueli6479]

Thank you humbly for bothering I found it very informative cheers

[@novohispana]

Genuinely great video, the film is definitely one of my very favourites and stands in parallel, albeit jocund instead of cynical, to Disco Elysium's location in the radical pantheon of contemporary art. A brilliant, beautiful film that left an impression on me since watching it with a partner years ago - originally because the thought of a cocky flying pig was (and still is) quite amusing.

[@tlotpwist3417]

Some of the most beautiful aerial scenes (in the filmo of a guy who loves flying vehicles) and the funniest lighthearted humor, and who can still hit you in the feels with scenes like the Marco's vision

[@chrisbarrett8377]

Man I loooooved this movie. I only saw it last month. The way that he animates the light glancing off of the sea, the sky and the planes. This is a gorgeous movie all the way through.

[@SongWitch]

I positively adore this film. It’s my favorite Ghibli as well. The music is fantastic - Bygone Days makes me cry every time, I swear.

[@Swiss_Bohemian]

I like that you included pictures with Miyazaki's and Yoichi Kotabe's research trip to Switzerland at 10:34.

[@Finch359]

Thank you so much!

[@mortal_wombat9793]

it was such a weird experience watching ghibli movies in french i remember watching porco rosso and thinking le temps des cerises song was just put there at random as a kind of costcutting measure but rewatching it now makes it so much better. there was also the amazing job by the french dubbing team in most ghiblis which helped so much

[@Gyroeg]

I love how Marco is a bounty hunter but he doesn’t actually kill. The pirate mentioned it when Curtis and Marco was fighting for the bet he said “the pig is not a killer”. Marco had a perfect opportunity to shoot but he didn’t. This idea is also seen even at the beginning of the film, he doesn’t kill the pirates instead he stops them in his own way. This also gives me an idea thats since he’s experienced war and seeing his friends die I think he doesn’t want to see much of that anymore. That’s why he doesn’t kill, he doesn’t want to see people die anymore. I think everyone even the pirates even if they don’t admit, they see him as a good guy.. everyone sees this except him. Love this film I had to watch it again just to remember the story. It’s such a light hearted and sad movie at the same time.