Ten Nights of Dreams (Yume jû-ya) Reviews

There's something in these Ten Nights for the dreamer in all of us.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

Looking for clear meaning and structured plots? Find another movie. If you're a fan of Asian-style cinematic wackiness, dig in.

Full Review | Original Score: B

The filmmakers don't solve any riddles but rather pose them in richly varied ways: Ten Nights of Dreams is in the grand, exquisite tradition of the Japanese cinema of the supernatural.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

A sometimes terrifying, sometimes wildly amusing and occasionally flat interpretation of Soseki's tales by a who's who of Japanese filmmakers.

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Followers of the new Japanese cinema will enjoy getting an early look at new styles by emerging talents, but these are essentially student films that are not likely to be embraced by the casual moviegoer.

Full Review | Original Score: C+

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