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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is essentially a road movie where a rubbish, unpleasant low-ranking Yakuza is thrown together with a morose, lonely boy in search of the latter's mother. Unlike most road movies, it could be anywhere, the location is unimportant. The characters take centre stage here.
It's a film of two halves the first part the pursuit of Mother, the second the pursuit of friendship and happiness. The second half is amazing. I'm not going to give the plot away, I hate reviews that do that. But I will say it has one of the best endings ever seen on film. Simple and elegant, it hits you - POW!
Kitano creates a modern day fairy tale with humour, pain and bite without a syrupy, squirm factor thrown in. I'm dreading Hollywood doing a remake of this, it would be vile.
It's a film of two halves the first part the pursuit of Mother, the second the pursuit of friendship and happiness. The second half is amazing. I'm not going to give the plot away, I hate reviews that do that. But I will say it has one of the best endings ever seen on film. Simple and elegant, it hits you - POW!
Kitano creates a modern day fairy tale with humour, pain and bite without a syrupy, squirm factor thrown in. I'm dreading Hollywood doing a remake of this, it would be vile.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is without a doubt the most accessable Kitano movie so far. A very touching and comedic offering, Kitano is at his wicked best in this movie, look out for the scene at the bus stop which features a cameo appearance from his former 'Two Beats' stand up double act partner, its hilarious. The chemistry between Kitano and the young boy Masao is enchanting.
Once again, the cinematography is stunning, the editing clever, and the music, what can I say, John Williams has nothing on Mr.Joe Hisaishi.
An absolutely breathtaking movie. One of the movies you MUST see in this lifetime.
I wish Kitano was my Uncle.... Genius
Once again, the cinematography is stunning, the editing clever, and the music, what can I say, John Williams has nothing on Mr.Joe Hisaishi.
An absolutely breathtaking movie. One of the movies you MUST see in this lifetime.
I wish Kitano was my Uncle.... Genius
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Very nice(and at moments very funny) road movie..
Strongly recommend it for viewing..
Strongly recommend it for viewing..
The story is about a small kid, who is living in a small flat with his grandmother. It is the beginning of the summer and all the kids are leaving for holidays with their family..
Having no family , the kid travels to the place where his mother is working.. In order to protect it (??) Kitano travels alongside and creates comical situations..
As with any other road movie, the important part is not the destination but how the travellers characters interact and evolve during the trip.
The ending is brilliant....
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Wow
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