- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 12
- Studio: Manga
- DVD Release Date: 26 Sep 2005
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000ALVT4A
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 36,043 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I came to find Millennium Actress as I was branching out from the wonderful Ghibli films, which was my first proper look at Anime. Satoshi Kon previously did the violent Perfect Blue and has since done the Tokyo Godfathers comedy, currently doing the rounds in US cinemas.
Though it contains the basic element of Perfect Blue - ie the life of an actress, it could not be more different. MA tells the story of Chioyoko Fujiwara, an elderly woman and one-time famous Japanese actress. Nearing the end of her days, and out of the limelight for the last 30 years, she allows an interview by two documentary makers producing a special piece as the studio where she worked is demolished.
The story then goes back to Chioyoko's childhood and works through the many twists in her life until the moment she became a recluse. As a neat twist, the film maker and his cameraman begin to exist and even interact with her memories.
The storytelling is very seamless. The viewer has to pick apart what they see and determine for themselves whether the action comes from actual memories, from pertinent scenes in one of Chioyoko's films, or a romanticised mix of the three. In the middle of the film especially, this can be pretty hard, but Kon usually leaves some sort of subtle clue on the screen. Once the middle of the film is passed, realities become more distinct, and the ending is melancholy happy-sad and well worth it.
I really liked this film. It once again proved that there are more ways to view animated films beyond 'kiddies stuff' or 'teenage-oriented swearathon'. It is intelligent, original, and mature, and rightly won many awards alongside the equally excellent Spirited Away. Be warned though - its Japanese with English Subs, but no less of a film for it.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Visually stunning, beautifully crafted and heart rending animation, that will not disappoint the sentimental of film viewers out there. This is a perfect example of Anime at its most mature and intelligent and should if justice be done be enjoyed by more than just your anime faithful. As with most japanese animation it truly has to be watched in its original language to be fully appreciated, and anyone who shuns it because they don't like subtitles then i guess you really don't get foreign film at all....your loss. On the subject of subtitles if anyone from the manga label is reading, we really don't need a description of whistle blowing and rocks falling, thunder cracking etc, this isn't subtitles for the hard of hearing, believe it or not we can actually hear whats going on. Other than that fault top stuff :)
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is absolutely fantastic. Really beautifully drawn and entertaining. The music is wonderful as well.
I definitely don't even nearly understand all the subtleties of this film. I've watched it a fair few times and it still confuses me. I do love it though.
One of the best things about this film is that it skips through different time periods. So you'll see Chiyoko dressed as a Geisha, then an Empress of a different period, then a ninja surrounded by samurai, then it's set in the war. Definitely a feast for the eyes.
I definitely don't even nearly understand all the subtleties of this film. I've watched it a fair few times and it still confuses me. I do love it though.
One of the best things about this film is that it skips through different time periods. So you'll see Chiyoko dressed as a Geisha, then an Empress of a different period, then a ninja surrounded by samurai, then it's set in the war. Definitely a feast for the eyes.
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