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Akiko Yano, Chocho Miyako, Daryl Sabara

Tales in the life of a Japanese middle-class family.

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PG, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Isao Takahata

Release Date: January 1, 1999

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DVD Release Date: August 16, 2005

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  • Ivan6655321
    October 11, 2009
    Ivan6655321
    Isao Takahata's "My Neighbors the Yamadas" is the complete opposite of his well-known masterpiece "Grave of the Fireflies". It dealt with common family trials and presenting it to us audiences with humorously light-hearted touch. And while "Grave of the Fireflies" used stark, and...( read more) realistic animation, "Yamadas" used a more unconventional, surreal style, to accompany the comic nature of the film. The opening sequence used unique objects to allegorically represent common family situations. Many said that this is not on par with "Grave", but for me, it is also great on its own.
  • Scott244
    August 29, 2009
    Scott244
    Awesome movie, I really like it.
  • mdavidct
    January 20, 2009
    mdavidct
    great movie about family and als is very fun
  • crystalzip2002
    January 13, 2009
    crystalzip2002
    very cute and funny movie.
  • SaberHead
    October 17, 2008
    SaberHead
    Studio Ghibli's other director is Isao Takahata. Takahata is not only responsible for 'Grave of the Fireflies' and 'Pompoko' but he has also been the producer on some of Hayao Miyazaki's film projects such as 'Kiki's Delivery' Service and 'My neighbor Tototro', and 'Spirited Awa...( read more)y'.

    Directed by Isao Takahata, 'My Neighbor the Yamadas' is a very humorous and refreshing family film. The movie is based on a newspaper comic strip in Japan, and it consists of moments of comedy in daily family life -- think the animated Charlie Brown specials and you may have some idea of what I'm talking about. I really enjoyed 'My Neighbor the Yamadas' and really like having it in my Studio Ghibli collection, although I suspect the film may not be the right cup of tea for some people.

    ****
  • badboyluvr
    October 8, 2008
    badboyluvr
    um...not sure if I want 2 see it or not............ 0.0`
  • kristyann1
    September 29, 2008
    kristyann1
    Funny and Heartwarming!!!
  • quichefolle
    September 15, 2008
    quichefolle
    Un petit plaisir tout en dilletante...

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