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Of course that is just my opinion. Tokyo Monogatari is a marvel of the dailiness of life and the disappointment parents face. It raises relevant issues on children growing apart from their parents and a departure of values to modern times. The film is featured in many a top 10 list, its the number one film on the latest Halliwells top 1000 list. Its hard to fault.
The story is about two parents who go to visit their children in Tokyo. Though things aren't as sweet as they had imagined and the trip basically ends up being a big disappointment. The story is told in an interesting manner, often eclipsing certain events and moving on. To keep the story moving I suppose. An example of this being that the old couple are meeting their son, Keizo, before they go to see their daughter. The film goes straight to arriving at the daughters house. We do not see their visiting of their son Keizo, only hear the characters talking about it and know that it has happened.
One of the daughters, Shige is quite cold towards her parents. She doesn't pay much attention to them and is frequently cruel. Small things like her not giving them nice cake and saying the crackers are good enough for them. The parents slowly realise that their children aren't as successful as they had thought. Just another subtle way of indicating that they have not seen their children for some time. Also their daughters children not being familiar with their grandparents, another indicator.
Eventually the old folks are shipped out to a health spa. At first they feel guilty that they are inconveniencing their children further, they don't realise that they aren't very wanted. The person most kind to the couple is Noriko, the wife of one of their sons who died in the war. It is ironic how she is the kindest, yet is no blood relation.
The characters in Tokyo story are very well developed. Different assumptions can be made towards the children's indifference. Maybe times have simply changed. This is displayed well in the film through shots of modernity, trains and boats. Mod cons if you will. The camera movement in this film is also intriguing. Ozu often explores the space within a room. Maybe by following somebody around. The compositions are interesting. A lot of the camera decisions have meaning. Such as a couple sitting side by side so as not to appear confrontational. Pattern is also kept up well, people are fanning themselves in linked shots, constantly reminding the viewer that it is a hot day (common for an Ozu film) Another interesting point about the camera movement is that Ozu breaks the continuity by changing the side from which scenes are shot. A unique thing.
Overall I definitely recommend you see Tokyo story, it is a very impressive, at times heartrending piece of cinema. It shows the coldness that comes with modern times and how life may not have place for elderly people. Technically, it is at a high level. The story is told in a neat way and the whole experience is generally engaging. My only complaint is that the film at time becomes a little slow and may not always be enjoyable. But overall, its an important one. Do see it if you have a big interest in film.
The story is about two parents who go to visit their children in Tokyo. Though things aren't as sweet as they had imagined and the trip basically ends up being a big disappointment. The story is told in an interesting manner, often eclipsing certain events and moving on. To keep the story moving I suppose. An example of this being that the old couple are meeting their son, Keizo, before they go to see their daughter. The film goes straight to arriving at the daughters house. We do not see their visiting of their son Keizo, only hear the characters talking about it and know that it has happened.
One of the daughters, Shige is quite cold towards her parents. She doesn't pay much attention to them and is frequently cruel. Small things like her not giving them nice cake and saying the crackers are good enough for them. The parents slowly realise that their children aren't as successful as they had thought. Just another subtle way of indicating that they have not seen their children for some time. Also their daughters children not being familiar with their grandparents, another indicator.
Eventually the old folks are shipped out to a health spa. At first they feel guilty that they are inconveniencing their children further, they don't realise that they aren't very wanted. The person most kind to the couple is Noriko, the wife of one of their sons who died in the war. It is ironic how she is the kindest, yet is no blood relation.
The characters in Tokyo story are very well developed. Different assumptions can be made towards the children's indifference. Maybe times have simply changed. This is displayed well in the film through shots of modernity, trains and boats. Mod cons if you will. The camera movement in this film is also intriguing. Ozu often explores the space within a room. Maybe by following somebody around. The compositions are interesting. A lot of the camera decisions have meaning. Such as a couple sitting side by side so as not to appear confrontational. Pattern is also kept up well, people are fanning themselves in linked shots, constantly reminding the viewer that it is a hot day (common for an Ozu film) Another interesting point about the camera movement is that Ozu breaks the continuity by changing the side from which scenes are shot. A unique thing.
Overall I definitely recommend you see Tokyo story, it is a very impressive, at times heartrending piece of cinema. It shows the coldness that comes with modern times and how life may not have place for elderly people. Technically, it is at a high level. The story is told in a neat way and the whole experience is generally engaging. My only complaint is that the film at time becomes a little slow and may not always be enjoyable. But overall, its an important one. Do see it if you have a big interest in film.
Cries and whispers is about three sisters and a servant Anna caring for their long time sick sister. The film is very emotional in its depiction of certain death. It is a thoroughly bleak film, with a course line of wickedness, revealed as the film progresses. The characters are superbly drawn and can be interpreted in different ways. How they are portrayed on the screen and how the other characters perceive them. Making the viewer wonder who these characters really are. Very subtle, not much dialogue, though the feelings are conveyed superbly.
With little script, the film keeps up its sombre mood with an impressive performance from Harriet Andersson as the bed sick Agnes. Her performance is perfect. The pain that she is feeling and the longing for some emotion and love is sincere and saddening.
The end of the film is something of a surprise. Our beliefs of characters are built up and the first impressions seem shattered as we discover more truth.
The film is very nicely shot with some attractive general viewpoints and spectacular, extensive lighting. Shards of light with fog rolling by and example. Their are a lot of closeups and closeup two shots which work particularly well also.
To conclude I say that this is a very humane film with a special grasp of human grace and the pain of a slow death. Watch it and be amazed, though don't be surprised to feel your eyes prickling by the end.
With little script, the film keeps up its sombre mood with an impressive performance from Harriet Andersson as the bed sick Agnes. Her performance is perfect. The pain that she is feeling and the longing for some emotion and love is sincere and saddening.
The end of the film is something of a surprise. Our beliefs of characters are built up and the first impressions seem shattered as we discover more truth.
The film is very nicely shot with some attractive general viewpoints and spectacular, extensive lighting. Shards of light with fog rolling by and example. Their are a lot of closeups and closeup two shots which work particularly well also.
To conclude I say that this is a very humane film with a special grasp of human grace and the pain of a slow death. Watch it and be amazed, though don't be surprised to feel your eyes prickling by the end.
Let me just start by saying I am fully aware that this is a low budget independent film. So, some of my complaints are probably cruel, though justified nonetheless.
The acting is terrible. I have seen better acting in those movies which they dub with Australian voices and release on flipper disks. The acting is painful to watch, the writing is so bad and clichéd that you will want to just switch off.
The camera is cheap. Stock footage seems to have been used, even image masking in places. Their are a few continuity problems to.
The storyline is rubbish. The only original idea is to extend a boring scene into a 50 or so minute one and call it a movie, with some corny dialogue intro and ending at either end.
Just a bad, bad film really. Compare it to another American Indie like The Daytrippers and their is a huge difference in creativity, acting and just about everything else you can think of. Please, avoid this at all costs.
The acting is terrible. I have seen better acting in those movies which they dub with Australian voices and release on flipper disks. The acting is painful to watch, the writing is so bad and clichéd that you will want to just switch off.
The camera is cheap. Stock footage seems to have been used, even image masking in places. Their are a few continuity problems to.
The storyline is rubbish. The only original idea is to extend a boring scene into a 50 or so minute one and call it a movie, with some corny dialogue intro and ending at either end.
Just a bad, bad film really. Compare it to another American Indie like The Daytrippers and their is a huge difference in creativity, acting and just about everything else you can think of. Please, avoid this at all costs.