Akira Shoji, Anna Tsuchiya, Don Frye

Momoko is a rococo Lolita whose idyllic dreams of Versailles clash sharply with her isolated existence in the Ibaraki hinterlands. When a chance encounter brings Momoko together with head-butting bike...( read more  read more... )r chick Ichiko, the quest for a mysterious embroiderer sets the unlikely friends, played by J-Pop stars Kyoko Fukada and Anna Tsuchiya, off on an explosive, pachinko-studded adventure.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Tetsuya Nakashima

Release Date: May 13, 2004

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DVD Release Date: January 10, 2006

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  • December 1, 2008
    Sometimes animated, sometimes strange, but always entertaining, it's an eccentric film about teens that manages to be surreal, dramatic, and comedic all at the same time.

    In the end, I can't say if there was anything too deep or substantial about Kamikaze Girls. It's a highly ...( read more)entertaining film with great comedy, but maybe its problem is that it never found much time for anything more in-between the laughs, but damn it looks great.
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  • September 14, 2006
    A Japanese cross between Amelie and Ghost World. It's hyperactive and never gives you a chance to rest. Switching from sped up back story and cartoon stories etc. The visuals are fantastic with the colours really being brought out. Based on a cult novel you should also buy. Hila...( read more)rious in parts and a tale of true friendship. The performances are OTT and fit the wacky characters perfectly. Despite the fast frenetic style, it isn't headache inducing. So sit back and it's over in a flash ready for another viewing. Whoopee.
  • October 19, 2009
    This is about 70% embroidery so I probably shouldn't like it, and if it was made in the west I no doubt wouldn't. But this is a quirky, crazy comedy film about an odd couple friendship. And needlework. But that's fine.
  • September 22, 2009
    Pretty good. A nice look at a couple of Japanese subcultures. It drags a little but in the middle, but picks up again towards the end. Every member of the cast seemed pretty suited to their roles.
  • September 1, 2009
    my favourite movie ever <3
  • July 4, 2009
    I think I had to watch this in school once. But I don't even know...
  • June 16, 2009
    For a movie about teenage girls, this one is great. I was surprised at how much I liked it. Although I didn't relate to any of the characters, I found them all adorable. From beginning to end, the story is surreal, colorful and unpredictable. If you ever had a best friend who you...( read more) absolutely hated when you first met, this one's for the two of you.
  • March 30, 2009
    !!!!one of my favorites!!!!! really funny
  • March 3, 2009
    Pretty cute and nice movie about a girl named Momoko, who dresses as a "lolitagirl" and are obsessed with the rococo style from france. One day she meets another girl who is completley diferent from her but they become friends. This movie was okay it had its funny moments but mos...( read more)tley it was cute. And sometimes it got kinda boring and the jokes got a little bit to childish. Not A movie i will watch again.
  • January 26, 2009
    Really zany, offbeat Japanese comedy. Great stuff

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  • alexusowner
    May 6, 2007
    the funiest movie i have seen in a long time......i rented it then loved it so much we bought it.

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