Bright Future

Name: Bright Future
Genre: Drama
Released: November 12, 2004
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 64

2004

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Palm Pictures | Release Date: November 12, 2004

Summary: A story of intergenerational conflict, urban malaise and poisonous jellyfish.

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Genre(s): Drama

Runtime: 92 min

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Premiere Aaron Hillis

An enchantingly cryptic, ethereally photographed slice of somber surrealism that should definitely appeal to fans of David Lynch and Luis Buñuel. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

The most spellbinding aspect of Bright Future is that the surrealism sustains its own squiddish logic, concluding with one of the most breathtaking film finales of the year. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Casts its spell by drawing out the horror of everyday existence bit by bit, and then tossing in some otherworldly weirdness that makes the hair on the back of your neck try to run for cover. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

More high - but strangely touching - weirdness from acclaimed Japanese auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Read full review

Bill White

A slow, sometimes difficult film, Bright Future offers little immediate payoff to the patient viewer. Read full review

Robert Dominguez

Bright is pretty to look at, but it's a slow-moving, meandering work that isn't as complex or mysterious as it appears. Read full review

David Rooney

Occupies wavelengths too remote to be tuned in by audiences other than diehard Asian esoterica enthusiasts. Read full review

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BobN

May 25, 2009

I am not a "diehard Asian esoteric enthusiast." I simply enjoy challenging art. Not the nihilistic "let's destroy morality because we can" challenge, but the asking and portraying of hard questions that demand an answer-or at least should be honestly asked. I enjoy Kiyoshi's films I am not a "diehard Asian esoteric enthusiast." I simply enjoy challenging art. Not the nihilistic "let's destroy morality because we can" challenge, but the asking and portraying of hard questions that demand an answer-or at least should be honestly asked. I enjoy Kiyoshi's films because, though they are elliptical and dreamlike, they always seem rooted in reality. Or, more accurately, the questions asked by his films are very true to life, and he has the utmost respect for those caught in such existential dilemmas. The scenes some critics find sentimental or too dishonest in their presentation, such as the one in which the older man forgives the younger generation, and when he angrily demands the youngster have respect for his reality, are effective and moving. These philosophical outburst are honest, and are expressed in loving understanding. I can't think of another director alive today who does that. Bright Future is not his best, but it seems to creep up on you. The more you think about it, and the more the imagery is recalled, the better the film becomes. Good stuff dealing with realistic hard issues.… Expand

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