one of my favorite movies of the last few years
There's a lot to be said for a modern movie that's completely earnest. Being earnest is a big risk - you have a large cynical western audience ready to write you off as naive. Or at least this must be the judgement of producers and studios.
Movies like Amelie, Babe, and anything by Zhang Yimou (which constitute probably 3/4ths of my favorite movies of the last 5 years) are proof that there's a huge demand for honestly joyful and thoughtful entertainment.
Roger Ebert said that this movie hangs with you a long time after you see it...that's exactly my experience. Do not miss this movie in the theater if you have the ability to see it there.
Movies like Amelie, Babe, and anything by Zhang Yimou (which constitute probably 3/4ths of my favorite movies of the last 5 years) are proof that there's a huge demand for honestly joyful and thoughtful entertainment.
Roger Ebert said that this movie hangs with you a long time after you see it...that's exactly my experience. Do not miss this movie in the theater if you have the ability to see it there.
- Steve C
- Jun 9, 2002