Perfect Days

Simplório demais no enrredo, deixando tudo muito interpretativo e imaginativo. Porém possui boas atuações, tirando o menino muito estereotipado que distoa muito no clima do filme

Found it very slow and unengaging. Ultimately didn't finish watching it.

My favorite type of film - where nothing of note really happens - it is just a meandering snapshot of an everyday, but beautiful, life. Stellar performance by Koji Yakusho.

The film seemed a bit confused (imo). At first I was going to write a review about how nice it is to watch a movie about nothing. An ordinary guy going about his life and appreciating the little things, is at first (and for most of the film) inspiring, humorous and uplifting. How nice it is to watch a movie where the roof doesn’t cave in, and turn into a drama fest… THEN THE ENDING… For me the ending was difficult to watch (and the outro song ill-fitting) as if I was watching the ending to a completely different movie. While this film was unabashed in it’s exit, the ambiguity and sadness of this guy I was rooting for the whole film, kind of killed it for me. Still, a worthwhile watch. A slow burn, which is a nice change of pace (and to fall asleep to). After leaving the film, I took a two hour walk, because to go out to a bar after watching something like this would be difficult for me. I’m still reflecting on it, but I’m pretty sure to say I give it a 5/10 (irony)

A film which allows you to stop, sit back and reflect on the small things in life. The more that you reflect on this movie the more you realise the importance of appreciating the simplicity of life

An extraordinary reflection on the joy and tragedy of being human. A masterpiece from Wenders and amazing performance from Koji Yakusho.

Interesting, thoughtful, emotional, and lovely.

Wow. How could this movie on this topic possibly hold my attention? I had doubts going in but suddenly it was over and I was thoroughly entertained and engaged. I think it must be zen. Great music soundtrack too.

It's an absolutely wonderful movie! Don't miss it!!!

Following normal daily life seems to have been a trend in 2024’s international best picture picks. Perfect Days follows Hirayama as he goes about his normal daily routine. He works cleaning toilets in Tokyo, he eats lunch in the same park, dinner at the same restaurant, and reads before bed. He interacts with various characters but doesn’t say much. While Zone of Interest detailed how daily life can continue even while horrible things are happening right next door, Perfect Days illustrates finding beauty in the ordinary. Especially, when it is implied that this humbly living man might actually be wealthy. Poetic? Sure. But not very exciting.