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Brittany Murphy stars in this romantic comedy as Abby a young American woman living in Tokyo who finds herself deserted by her boyfriend. Bored and isolated she ends up in the neighbourhood ramen shop where she decides that in order to give her life some much-needed direction she must persuade tyrannical master chef Maezumi (Toshiyuki Nishida) to take her on as his apprentice. But as their personalities clash and tempers simmer can this seemingly mismatched student and teacher ever collaborate to produce a bowl of the soup that must be made with love and tenderness?
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a unique film that shows a different side of Japan, in a way like the original Japanese version of Shall We Dance? [DVD], but what makes this film even more special is that this is a Hollywood movie about the cultural side of Japan!
Obviously I'm not going to spoil the film by revealing the plot, so I'd like to concentrate on other things. If you have been to Japan and have experienced the ramen noodles, this film will make you smile all the way especially after the ramen restaurant appears. The experts know that this kind of slightly old and 'scummy' restaurants serve the best ramen! If you watched Tampopo [DVD], you must have seen how serious Japanese people are about ramen noodles, and that the whole thing about good ramen is discussed at a philosophical level!
My favourite part of this film is that the role of the Ramen Master is played by a brilliant brilliant actor, Toshiyuki Nishida. He is a VERY well-known and my favourite Japanese actor, but he hasn't been known outside Japan much, because this film is his first ever Hollywood movie appearance. His appearing in Hollywood scene was long overdue, but at last he has arrived!
Brittany Murphy is lovely, too, and through the process of learning how to make good ramen with her very tetchy Master (Nishida), she starts to see what is really important in her heart, and there is this wonderful moment of eye contact when these two stubborn guys who don't understand each other with language can exchange something in their hearts.
I'm glad that this kind of film that shows an ordinary life of a working class Japanese man has been introduced in this way, because as far as I know Japan has a lot more than just gadgets, bullet trains, karaoke, ninja or samurai. Hope you'll enjoy it!
Just one minor point I didn't appreciate much was the music that is played each time the ramen shop appears, because it's so Chinese! I think the idea is that this tune is used as a 'theme' of this shop, which is the central stage of the whole film, but in my view the music is slightly misleading!
FYI, you might recognise the Ramem Master, Toshiyuki Nishida, from his famous role as lovely 'Pigsy' in legendary Monkey! [DVD], which has had a large cult following in the UK (and in Japan too), and is still shown late at night sometimes.
Hope this helps! (I miss ramen now!)
Obviously I'm not going to spoil the film by revealing the plot, so I'd like to concentrate on other things. If you have been to Japan and have experienced the ramen noodles, this film will make you smile all the way especially after the ramen restaurant appears. The experts know that this kind of slightly old and 'scummy' restaurants serve the best ramen! If you watched Tampopo [DVD], you must have seen how serious Japanese people are about ramen noodles, and that the whole thing about good ramen is discussed at a philosophical level!
My favourite part of this film is that the role of the Ramen Master is played by a brilliant brilliant actor, Toshiyuki Nishida. He is a VERY well-known and my favourite Japanese actor, but he hasn't been known outside Japan much, because this film is his first ever Hollywood movie appearance. His appearing in Hollywood scene was long overdue, but at last he has arrived!
Brittany Murphy is lovely, too, and through the process of learning how to make good ramen with her very tetchy Master (Nishida), she starts to see what is really important in her heart, and there is this wonderful moment of eye contact when these two stubborn guys who don't understand each other with language can exchange something in their hearts.
I'm glad that this kind of film that shows an ordinary life of a working class Japanese man has been introduced in this way, because as far as I know Japan has a lot more than just gadgets, bullet trains, karaoke, ninja or samurai. Hope you'll enjoy it!
Just one minor point I didn't appreciate much was the music that is played each time the ramen shop appears, because it's so Chinese! I think the idea is that this tune is used as a 'theme' of this shop, which is the central stage of the whole film, but in my view the music is slightly misleading!
FYI, you might recognise the Ramem Master, Toshiyuki Nishida, from his famous role as lovely 'Pigsy' in legendary Monkey! [DVD], which has had a large cult following in the UK (and in Japan too), and is still shown late at night sometimes.
Hope this helps! (I miss ramen now!)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is actually a very funny, quirky, original and underrated movie! It is a rom-com, but not your regular one, but instead it shows us a different perspective on the genre. Brittany Murphy is amazing as Abby, the young woman who goes to Japan to be with her boyfriend - who dumps her in a matter of minutes when she gets there. After crying for a while she decides to go and eat at a restauant near her apartment building and decides she wants to work there and become a Ramen cook. Easier said than done, it turns out.
A very sweet film with some really funny moments. Well worth the money!
A very sweet film with some really funny moments. Well worth the money!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Abby has moved her life over to Tokyo to be with her boyfriend, but ends up stranded after he decides he doesn't want Abby tagging along with him anymore, and abandons her, leaving her in a strange country and unable to speak to language. Abby feels very alone, and wanders into a local Ramen shop where she meets the elderly owner who think she is completely barmy. After eating the Ramen, Abby is hooked and persuades the chef to teach her how to become a Ramen chef. Maezumi isn't sure he can teach an American girl one of Japan's best dishes, and is reluctant to give her a fair go. Abby wants to prove herself to him and works madly to show she can become a Ramen chef, but is it enough to win the blessing of the Master Chef so Abby can continue Maezumi's shop?
The film is completely set in Japan, and aside from Abby almost all of the characters are Japanese people. It has a real authenticity about it, it captures the less glitzy hi-tech side of Japan that we see on the news and online, and I really enjoyed the journey of this movie. Murphy is probably the only name that most people will realise but the actor who plays Chef Maezumi, Toshiyuki Nishida, is apparently quite well known in Japanese TV circles but he didn't really mean anything to me!
Murphy is brilliant to watch on-screen as Abby, and I think she gives an amazing performance. I've only previously seen her in more comedic roles, so to see her take on a more serious role was really good, and she was brilliant. Abby is a confused and lost soul, and Murphy puts across this in her expression and her manner, and she's very mesmerising. She isn't afraid to show a less glamourous side of herself in the film, and works so well with Nishida, despite the language barrier the pair's chemistry on-screen says a thousand words.
I was worried that the move might become a bit of a cliche towards the end with the obvious happening but I was really pleased to see that the writers and director didn't take this path with the movie. They also kept Murphy's character very realistic in that she doesn't learn all that much Japanese throughout the film and therefore the conversation between the characters of Abby and Maezumi are awkward and difficult, but it just adds to the charm of the movie and the growing relationship between the pair keeps you interested for the duration of the movie.
I was really charmed with this movie and really pleased that I was sent it to watch because it's not normally something I would have chosen to watch myself. Murphy gives a wonderful performance and shows off a fantastic talent that is a real loss to this world now she has died, and for fans of her movies, this is definitely one they should see. The Japanese cast also do a great job, and in particular I enjoyed watching the Ramen shop owners Reiko and Maezumi. It's a lovely look at a different side of Japan, and a film that I definitely recommend.
The film is completely set in Japan, and aside from Abby almost all of the characters are Japanese people. It has a real authenticity about it, it captures the less glitzy hi-tech side of Japan that we see on the news and online, and I really enjoyed the journey of this movie. Murphy is probably the only name that most people will realise but the actor who plays Chef Maezumi, Toshiyuki Nishida, is apparently quite well known in Japanese TV circles but he didn't really mean anything to me!
Murphy is brilliant to watch on-screen as Abby, and I think she gives an amazing performance. I've only previously seen her in more comedic roles, so to see her take on a more serious role was really good, and she was brilliant. Abby is a confused and lost soul, and Murphy puts across this in her expression and her manner, and she's very mesmerising. She isn't afraid to show a less glamourous side of herself in the film, and works so well with Nishida, despite the language barrier the pair's chemistry on-screen says a thousand words.
I was worried that the move might become a bit of a cliche towards the end with the obvious happening but I was really pleased to see that the writers and director didn't take this path with the movie. They also kept Murphy's character very realistic in that she doesn't learn all that much Japanese throughout the film and therefore the conversation between the characters of Abby and Maezumi are awkward and difficult, but it just adds to the charm of the movie and the growing relationship between the pair keeps you interested for the duration of the movie.
I was really charmed with this movie and really pleased that I was sent it to watch because it's not normally something I would have chosen to watch myself. Murphy gives a wonderful performance and shows off a fantastic talent that is a real loss to this world now she has died, and for fans of her movies, this is definitely one they should see. The Japanese cast also do a great job, and in particular I enjoyed watching the Ramen shop owners Reiko and Maezumi. It's a lovely look at a different side of Japan, and a film that I definitely recommend.
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A surprising find!
My husband found this by chance and we've watched it a couple of times. The cover makes the movie look like a rom com, but its not. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Kitten
Good fun
I watched this during holiday and really liked it, so decded to buy the DVD. If you have been to Japan and experienced their obssesion with Ramen this is a great comedy to watch.
Published 19 months ago by Bietta
Soul Searching with Noodle Soup
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I always find it a little hard these days to watch a Brittany Murphy film because of the tragic circumstances of her death at such a young age. Read more
I always find it a little hard these days to watch a Brittany Murphy film because of the tragic circumstances of her death at such a young age. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Dismal Angel
Very Suprising, I didn't know if I should laugh or cry!
What an expected movie. Had no idea it even existed. It must have been a straight to DVD release. Brittany Murphy, is at her best in this movie, she travels to Japan and it has a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. K. Tailor
Great little Chic Flic
This is a great little film, perfect for girls of all ages! Interest in Japan not essential to enjoy this film.
Published 23 months ago by E. Davies
Hmmm ... ramen ... yummy!
Brittany Murphy is fun to watch, (pitty she can't make any new movie), ramen culture is very interesting, the mixture is more than yummy ... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2010 by pka
Souper ?
This movie is a Hollywood take on a classic Japanese movie called "Tampopo", originally the story of a lonely housewife on a quest for the perfect noodles for her restaurant. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Guru Saj
Ramen Girl!!!
One of the best movies in this year loved it and Brittany looks there absolutely gorgeous...already saw it like milion times!
Published on 19 Sep 2009 by Dan Škorpík
Japan has a lot more than just gadgets and ninja...
This is a unique film that shows a different side of Japan, in a way like the original Japanese version of Shall We Dance? Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2009 by dovefancier
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