Namiya

Superb story telling that is engrossing and delightful. This needs to be on your watch list. This is not a typical "action" Jackie Chan movie. Jackie really demonstrates his acting capability, though truly this is an ensemble movie with no single star. This is sophisticated story telling and deserves your full attention.

First, I must say that I have not read the book yet so I cannot compare it.

A slow beginning to introduce the runaway characters. We ease into the mystery. This is not a time travel as much as a retrospective on lives.

The acting is o.k. For kids. It tries too hard to be ethical. It is trite to wait for the ending to unravel the mystery as this means you have to wade through the movie.

"Your Future is unbound" - Namiya

"The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" by Keigo Higashino Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Yen On (September 24, 2019) Language: English ISBN-10: 1975382579 ISBN-13: 978-1975382575.

This is more proof that some of the best story telling isn't happening in Hollywood. The entire movie is totally different than anything from 'mainstream' studios. I loved that Jackie Chan played a completely different kind of character than most would expect. The three young central actors were great. Some people might have a problem with subtitled movies but not me. I want to hear the language the movie was written for.

This heartwarming movie is truly magical, because it stays with you long after watching it.

This is NOT an action movie, but Jackie Chan does justice to his role, and it is a must-see for his true fans. It would be a shame to overlook this modern classic just because it isn't his usual style or genre. Just start watching it without any prior expectations, and you will be rewarded.

If you like this movie, you can enjoy its Japanese version too (made just a few months earlier), but I think Jackie Chan did a much better job at portraying Mr. Namiya.

This movie is a beautiful, enchanting story with a touch of magic that leaves you with a warm, uplifting feeling. It's got that perfect blend of heart and a sprinkle of the extraordinary, making it a truly delightful watch. Interestingly, if you check out the ratings, you'll notice that only China seemed to rate it poorly, which is a bit of a mystery. Not sure what didn't resonate with them, but if you're someone who enjoys a movie that wraps you up in a good, positive vibe and leaves you with a bit of magic in the air, I absolutely recommend giving this one a try.

P. S. I'm so glad that Jackie Chan played the role of the uncle.