So this is quickly becoming one of my favorite movies. One of my favorite movies ever. The acting, the story and the freaking look of this movie are perfect. Sorry, Christmas Vacation, time to chisel my holiday Mount Rushmore to remove you and add this absolute gem.
The most non-Wes Anderson Wes Anderson movie of all time. There are more layers here than you think. Being accepted for who you are, nerding out damn the consequences, and just having a sense of decency and goodness toward others. This is, in my lowly opinion, a stone cold classic.
It’s been a bit since I’ve watched this one but this time around it left even more of an impression. First time I saw this I’d never seen an Ozu movie but now I can definitely see the influences. It’s a slow burner but the acting, the directing and the beautiful architecture make for a wonderful viewing experience. Plus, it never hurts when my beloved home state is an integral part of the movie.
Look, the movie is a stone cold classic. It looked gorgeous on the big screen at the Philadelphia Film Center. What makes this viewing truly memorable was the experience I’ve enjoyed over the last day and a half. I had an excellent time meeting the many fine people in the VHS Village and it was really cool to see this movie with so many of them, including some first-timers. A huge thank you to Slim, Danny and Proto for making this happen and being the catalyst for such a memorable event.
