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DVD Review: The Castle of Cagliostro, Ponyo, The Cooler
I don't think that any of the scenes in "Ponyo" are meant to invoke fear, let alone the movie itself. If you don't find it suitable for small children, then by all means don't show it to them, but I don't recall suggesting you show it to children. I fully acknowledge the trauma Japan has experienced, but the events of this movie are due to some kind of spiritual magic, not by nature or war. There are very little Disney movies in existence which include both the mother and the father. I mean, Bambi's mom died in the beginning. Nobody dies in "Ponyo". We all know the world is a very frightening place. That doesn't require us to regard it with fear. I'm surprised that the idea of counterfeiting or stolen princesses didn't offend you in Miyazaki's first film when Bernard called it funny and touching! This 'teener-girl' also acknowledges that "Wristcutters" is a humorously written drama. I don't think suicide is fun, and I've tried it. I was referring to the soundtrack, which included romantic songs done by bands which have experienced a member suicide. My apologies if you find suicide in a creative context distasteful, I'll recommend that you, for the love of all that is holy, do NOT watch this film. It will make you smile, and I don't think you'd enjoy that very much.— May 18, 2011 1:20 p.m.