LiveWire Film Critic Sarah Martin reviews Porco Rosso…
Set in the early 1930s where air pirates, bounty hunters and high fliers dominate and control the skies, none more so than legendary Porco Rosso who earns his money by flying contract jobs such as saving young school girls from air pirates who have kidnapped them. Porco Rosso is feared by those with bad intentions, and is looked upon as a hero to those in need. However, Porco Rosso has a rival in Donald Curtis, a man who charms women and flies to a similar standard as Porco Rosso, and persistently challenges Rosso. This rivalry makes for an action-packed, funny and thrilling finale between the two.
The film is written and directed by the fabulous Hayao Miyazaki, who brings us a visually-captivating piece of cinema with the vibrancy and intensity of the colours and animations. Along with this, we have an entertaining tale that will appeal to a younger audience (LiveWire Members), but also an older audience.
Porco Rosso is definitely one of Studio Ghibli’s finest works; the film thrives with originality and shines with Hayao Miyazaki’s unique style, bringing us delightful humour and wittiness throughout.
Porco Rosso (PG) is screening at Cornerhouse on Thu 14 and Sat 30 August 2014. Book your tickets here.