If a studio was going to do a twist on this classic tale, it's clear that Studio Ghibli was the right choice.
Befitting its eccentric protagonist, Porco Rosso is also Miyazaki's funniest movie. However, that doesn't mean it lacks heart — far from it. The general emotional arc of this film can be described as " Casablanca, but with a flying pig." If a studio was going to do a twist on this classic tale, it's clear that Studio Ghibli was the right choice.