i watched this for the ??? times already. it was on tv again today on NY so i watched it. romantic, touching, funny and warm movie. think it's a pretty good movie for a happy occasion.
impressive great scenes n fantastic chemistry b/t takeshi n tony. d ending is very different fr historic records, nicely done with all the little details.
excellent work by kate winslet. definitely deserve d golden globe! d movie feels a bit long n draggy at times but tolerable. only disturbing part is knowing it's a german story but d whole movie is in english.
excellent actors n actresses! even the ones with very small roles! this is so very real and done nicely through hand held cam as like Half Nelson. feels like i'm watching a live home video. but it's also d annoying part of d film, being on handheld. d shots were shaky n can be quite nauseating.
mickey rourke did excellently as the wrestler trying to find his life, his career, his dignity, his pride and his love once again. marisa tomei is brilliant (as always!) as the stripper n love interest. 5 * for d great actors here.