Kiraware Matsuko no isshô (Memories of Matsuko)

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Kiraware Matsuko no isshô (Memories of Matsuko)

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Kiraware Matsuko no isshô (Mem...

Eita, Mikako Ichikawa, Miki Nakatani, Teruyuki Kagawa, Yusuke Iseya

When a bored college student learns that a long lost aunt has been found dead in a park, he begins piecing together her life to see if it had any value. What he finds is a revelation.

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  • arthurnhk
    January 1, 2010
    arthurnhk
    life is fair to most of us , it's all about the choices we made
  • 339z
    December 16, 2009
    339z
    wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch.,....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie....i think that eita, mikako ichikawa, miki nakatani, yusuke iseya, teruyuki kagawa play good roles/parts throughout this movi...( read more)e....i think that the director of this art house/international/drama movie had done a good job of directing this movie beacuse you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie i think that this is a really powerful movie 2 watch with a good cast throughout this movie
  • azifunky
    August 18, 2009
    azifunky
    watch an ordinary woman's life can be more dramatic than usually given credit for. Life and its circumstances magnificently flashing before our stoic eyes.
  • redshoujo
    June 28, 2009
    redshoujo
    a very good japanese film i should say.....
  • salianom
    May 25, 2009
    salianom
    great plot. Matsuko life is so tragic, but we can learn so much from it. this movie make me cry... huhuuu... so sad...
  • wenyanjoan14
    April 28, 2009
    wenyanjoan14
    Colorful scenes in conflict with sad story.
    What an innocent women!
  • jordan124
    March 15, 2009
    jordan124
    Haven't seen this yet as it didn't seem to screen anywhere near me and the UK DVD from Third Window Films is unforgivable: non-anamorphic, with hardsubs below the image in the letterbox and standards-converted on top of all that.
  • rainonjune
    August 26, 2008
    rainonjune
    Matsuka wants nothing more than to find the PERFECT life that will satisfy her... her life is MEANINGLESS???
  • skactopus
    August 21, 2008
    skactopus
    Tetsuya Nakashima really got his name out there with Kamikaze Girls. Memories of Matsuko is the follow up movie and he still has it. This film doesn't disappoint.

    My most favorite genres include action, martial arts, science fiction, and fantasy. Other than a l

    ...( read more)ittle bit of fantasy, you won't find any of the those in here. You will find drama, music, and comedy. Sounds like this isn't high on my must see list. Nakashima finds a way to make this enjoyable.

    This is a two hour 10 minute movie and while it will not blow by, it is not a waste of time by any means. When it comes down to it the story is exactly what the title states. Memories of Matsuko. The opening credits aren't anything explosive or fancy, but it sure is uniquely creative. That can be said about this entire film. It isn't the greatest, it isn't the funniest, but it is one h*** of an entertaining time. I previously mentioned that this will not fly by, but the first 45 minutes do. It is so dynamic and upbeat that you don't want it to end. The visuals, camerawork, and background music just blast this movie forward.

    The film gradually loses it's pizazz, but not entirely. The great directing and storytelling is still intact. There is still some wackiness going on too, including cartoon birds. While the film tones down, Nakashima does a good job at getting the viewer's interest in the story. This is why the 2 hours 10 minutes is not a waste. You feel for Matsuko, especially near the ending, which I find to be pretty f***** up! You also know the outcome of the movie from the beginning, but it is quite the eventful journey to get there. Even the end credits is worth the watch. It has a mashup of the songs that are done in the film.

    The acting is fantastic. Nakashima has a way of getting his leads to shine. In here it is Miki Nakatani. She does a little bit of everything. There are also a ton of recognizable faces, who show up for small roles throughout.

    Memories of Matsuko isn't for everyone, but true movie lovers will find this enjoyable. "Happy Wednesday!" Bring on Paco!
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