Porco Rosso is one of those films that are hard to find faults in. Just about most of it was flawless, telling a story about love and war. The consequences of being a coward and how it can change you and those around you. The characters were lively and fit their personalities perfectly. From the arrogance of the pilots and the hatred that was thrown Porco Rosso’s to the love he felt for his Gina. Porco Rosso’s role was surprisingly human. Here, though, is one of the few faults in the film, and it’s not even a major one, either. The voice of Porco Rosso wasn’t done with the level of care as you would expect. It was good, and Michael Keaton did an amazing job with it, it just felt like his heart wasn’t really in it. However, at the same time Michael Keaton's voice did happen to fit his character of Porco Rosso. It just took a few minutes to accept that and I feel like Michael Keaton could have just put in a little more effort. In short, even though it fit the character it seemed a little lazy.
The art style was of your typical Ghibli tone. If you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all but that isn’t a bad thing. The colors are bright and amazing. They lept out of the TV and straight into your eyes and soul. I still see them when I close my eyes and it’s rather peaceful. The music, too, was delightfully charming. One of Ghibli’s strengths is their sound and music and that is one thing that will never go out of style.
All-in-all this was a masterpiece. Hitting all the right notes that told a story not just to you on the surface but who you are deep inside.
9 out of 10
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