I just literally finished watching it and it was a blast. I would have to say it is the funniest anime from Studio Ghibli for me. Google tells me a sequel is being made? Awesome if true. I'm bummed that there was no explanation for why Porco was a pig.
Porco Rosso is amazing, a very underrated movie. I think the reason why he turned into a pig is open to interpretation, I don't think a solid explanation is needed IMO.
As for a sequel, that was just a rumor based on a mistranslated news story.
I watched it a few days ago, too. I wasn't sure what to make of it. Although it was cohesive, I wasn't as impressed or mesmerized as I am by other Ghibli films.
Actually, the scene with the rising planes was pretty good.
I think the exact nature of the curse is never fully revealed. And that's one of things I like about the film, actually. It's got an epic feel I only experienced watching Star Wars or reading the Corto Maltese comics. The sense that the character's story is bigger than the tale, and that we only get to see the tip of the iceberg, so to speak.
My favourite as well. The whole thing is just such a charming, romantic adventure. I think it was the Adriatic locale and the gorgeous aircraft designs that did it for me.
Ok. I just seem to remember the movie implying that he was cursed because he betrayed some former lover. Haven't seen it in a few years, so I should really watch it again.
Le-mo said:
Was it implied that Rosso turned back into a man after he was kissed by Feel? Curtis was shocked and asked to see his face at the end.
I watched it a few days ago, too. I wasn't sure what to make of it. Although it was cohesive, I wasn't as impressed or mesmerized as I am by other Ghibli films.
Actually, the scene with the rising planes was pretty good.
