Legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki's latest creation is a retelling of the classic fairytale, The Little Mermaid. With Ponyo, Miyazaki again shows why he is the king of hand-drawn animation, creating a magical world populated by enchanting characters and creatures. Not since My Neighbor Totoro has he directed a film so perfect for kids. While his last few outings (Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke) were enchanting, they were often too complicated and frightening for young children.  ...read more