Miyazaki Rocks

I just watched Miyazaki's newest film Ponyo which recently came to dvd. Another great one from the creator in my opinion. His films are really fantastic for anyone that is not familiar with his work. Hayao Miyazaki creates feature length japanese anime films, in some ways I can think of his films as Japan's Disney though a few of his are meant for a bit of an older audience.

Miyazaki's films have grown in popularity over in the United States considerably. The films have been re-dubbed in english by big name actors such as Liam Neeson and Billy Bob Thorton. These imported films are not even always realized they originated in Japan. I have met a few people as well as myself that had seen at least one of his films when they were little and had no idea that they were created by the japanese creator.

His films are really works of art and should be experienced, his stories are beautiful, truly unique and imaginative. Miyazaki himself believes deeply in the conservation of our planet, it plays a theme in many if not all his films. It is done in a way that does not belittle or villainies the human race, but shows the connection between human and nature is a strong one. Cannot recommend his films enough.