Pompo:_The_Cinéphile_(film)

<i>Pompo: The Cinéphile</i> (film)

Pompo: The Cinéphile (film)

2021 Japanese animated film by Takayuki Hirao

Pompo: The Cinéphile (Japanese: 映画大好きポンポさん, Hepburn: Eiga Daisuki Ponpo-san) is a 2021 Japanese animated film written and directed by Takayuki Hirao.[2] It is based on Shogo Sugitani's manga series of the same name.[3] It stars the voices of Konomi Kohara, Hiroya Shimizu, Ai Kakuma, Akio Otsuka, Ryuichi Kijima, and Rinka Otani.[4]

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Synopsis

Gene wants to shoot his own film, but never gets anything done because he thinks he is useless, settling on a production assistant for the talented film producer Pompo. However, one day Gene finds a script for a new film written by Pompo. He is sure that it will become a great success. However, Gene is chosen by Pompo to direct the film alongside a newbie actress.[4]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[5][6]

Release

Initially, its theatrical release was scheduled for some time in 2020,[7] but was delayed to March 19, 2021.[8] However, the film was further delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] The film was released on June 4, 2021, in Japanese theaters.[10]

Pompo: The Cinéphile had a limited theatrical release in the United States on April 29, 2022, after GKIDS acquired the distribution rights.[11][12]

Home media

Pompo: The Cinéphile was released digitally on June 28, 2022, followed by a Blu-ray/DVD combo release on July 12 of the same year.[13][14]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[15] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the film a score of 61 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[16]

Accolades

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References

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    "Pompo: The Cinéphile Manga Has Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "Release date, key visuals, and special news of the movie "Pompo: The Cinéphile" have been announced! Casts, including Kohara Konomi as Joelle Davidovich "Pompo" Pomponett, have been announced | Anime Anime Global". October 15, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "劇場アニメ「映画大好きポンポさん」3月19日公開！キャストに清水尋也、小原好美ら（コメントあり / 動画あり）". コミックナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "「映画大好きポンポさん」木島隆一が演じるオリジナルキャラ、新PVで披露". アニメハック (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "劇場版「映画大好きポンポさん」、「SAO」キャラデザの足立慎吾描き下ろしビジュアル公開！". Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). February 28, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film's Teaser Reveals Cast, More Staff, March 19 Debut". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    劇場アニメ「映画大好きポンポさん」6月4日に公開延期. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    @pomposan (December 24, 2020). 【公開延期のお知らせ】2021年3月19日（金）に公開を予定しておりました 『映画大好きポンポさん』 は、昨今のコロナウィルス感染症 (COVID-19) 感染拡大の影響を鑑み、より多くのお客様にご鑑賞いただける環境を目指すべく、2021年6月4日（金）への公開延期を決定いたしましたことをお知らせ致します (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved July 8, 2023 – via Twitter.
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    "GKIDS Screens Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film in U.S. Theaters in April". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film Screens in N. America in 2022". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "GKIDS Releases Pompo: The Cinéphile Anime Film on Home Video on July 12, Digitally on June 28". Anime News Network. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "Crunchyroll - Pompo the Cinephile Anime Film Dated for Digital and Blu-ray". May 31, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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    Lang, Jamie (August 26, 2021). "'Voice of Silence,' 'All the Moons' Top 2021 Fantasia Film Festival Awards". Variety. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "'Raya And The Last Dragon' and 'Belle' among Annie nominees". Screen. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "Official Winners - 9th Anime Trending Awards". anitrendz.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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    "2023, 29th Annual Awards". Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film. June 1, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
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