Don't get me wrong. I absolutely LOVE Studio Ghibli. I grew up watching My Neighbour Totoro Every. Single. Day. before school (I'd finish what I wasn't able to afterwards). I've learned so many of their songs on piano/sax/etc.
I was just disappointed. Their stories were usually really engaging and cathartic. This one was just... Meh. I agree on the sloppiness-- but god, Ponyo on Blu-Ray looked sooooo pretty at times. I was saddened at the lack of special content though.
Gerik - Some noob Battle High Priest
Shichiro - Some noob AD
Muarim - Some noob smith