Kikujiro

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Tan C @TanZoi 1d Once upon a time, a grown-up boy and a little boy set out to find the boy’s mother. It may be the happiest and most carefree film of Takeshi Kitano’s career. Unlike his usual focus on violence and the darkness of reality, the film is filled with warm, tender moments that give the two characters a sense of redemption. Kitano’s restraint and quietness make these moments even more touching. The film also contains some of Kitano’s most memorable visual moments. When a kind couple leaves the two at a shabby bus stop, the camera focuses on their car’s silver hubcap. As the wheel turns, the boys’ reflections spin with it. The second half is where the film truly comes alive. Two lovable but unlucky bikers and a wandering poet join them by the river. Through their silly games and adventures, the film finds its humor and freedom. If you ever feel lost or have nothing to do, just watch it. Its gentle, absurd, and nostalgic summer atmosphere never seems to get old. See more @RT76852827 Jul 8 This movie holds a special place in my heart. The journey taken by Kikujiro and the boy deeply resonated with me and warmed my heart. See more 정훈 조 @letitbe Feb 21 It narrates the story of an adult boy and his adult story without getting bored, with the laugh of Japan's unique silly jokes. Also, it narrates the story of the two Hisaishijo's summer was good because it brought back memories of the summer. This movie is well worth watching. Everyone has a memory and it's not that hard to make it They keep telling us. Someone may refuse to hear it because they don't want to hear it. However, if you try to hear it, every frame of the movie tells you that memories are not that difficult. See more DanTheMan 2 @DanTheMan2150AD 01/25/2025 I'm continually amazed by Takeshi Kitano's batting average, his ability to fashion both laughs and heartache in a single instant is unparalleled, Kikujiro is no exception to this rule. A film imbued with serene beauty, presenting a series of increasingly poignant tales, yet so enamoured with itself that it had me wiping away tears of both laughter and sorrow. The film risks tipping headlong into sentimentality more than once, but every time it comes close, Kitano quickly gets the film back on track, leaving us with the emotional effect but effectively stripping it of sugary excess, filtered through his distant and deadpan touch. It's a film that prompts real emotional engagement because it cares for characters that it is happy to paint in imperfect colours, allowing us to warm to them throughout the story rather than pushing them on us in a cheap hard sell. Kitano structures the film as a collection of almost stand-alone vignettes, narratively linked sketches whose comical thrust is sometimes underscored by a touching element of sadness, each of which contributes to our understanding of the two lead characters and their fitfully evolving relationship. His direction is sublime, capturing the loneliness of its two main characters with beautiful ease, his playfully surrealist leanings even more pronounced here than in his previous films. Combined with another enchanting score by Joe Hisaishi, with its gorgeous blend of strings and piano, Kikujiro paints a beautiful take on alienation and guardianship. Brilliantly acted, well-written, achingly hilarious and featuring some truly stunning photography, a bittersweet symphony of unaffected profundity and voluminous emotional depth that hits all the right notes. See more МемыУмирают S @RT53228330 08/03/2024 I like the part when he slaps random kid See more Mario S @RT10912396 07/31/2024 Kikujiro is a poignant and intimate portrait of loneliness and companionship that transcends cultural and language barriers. Through the unlikely pairing of a young boy and a middle-aged drifter, the film explores themes of loss, redemption, and the enduring power of human connection. Kitano's masterful performance as the titular character is both comedic and deeply affecting, as he navigates the complexities of his own life while forming an unexpected bond with the young protagonist. The film's understated beauty and emotional depth make it a truly memorable cinematic experience. A surprising twist at the end adds an extra layer of complexity to the character and the overall story. See more Read all reviews

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