Kikujirô no natsu

Name: Kikujirô no natsu
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: May 26, 2000
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 44

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Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: May 26, 2000 | PG-13

Summary: It's summer and nine-year old Masao (Sekiguchi) has no one to play with. He decides to go in search of the mother he has never met. Kikujiro (Takeshi), a brash, loudmouthed and irresponsible adult, agrees to accompany him on his quest. Ultimately, the two of them end up at a destination that neither of them could have imagined. (SonyIt's summer and nine-year old Masao (Sekiguchi) has no one to play with. He decides to go in search of the mother he has never met. Kikujiro (Takeshi), a brash, loudmouthed and irresponsible adult, agrees to accompany him on his quest. Ultimately, the two of them end up at a destination that neither of them could have imagined. (Sony Pictures Classics)… Expand

Director: Takeshi Kitano

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 121 min

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Kevin Thomas

A heart-tugger made totally irresistible because of the combination of Kitano's wry, sly sense of humor and his rigorous detachment. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

This genial, lyrical little movie seems guaranteed to broaden Kitano's fan base in the United States. Read full review

Bob Graham

The comic drama is refreshingly anti- sentimental but will break your heart anyway. Read full review

David Sterritt

Kitano's first major comedy is loose and likable. Read full review

Mike Clark

It's tough to think of another child-adult pairing in a long screen tradition with so little emotional kick. Read full review

Ella Taylor

Ends up a flabby vehicle for the most banal of road-movie messages: The journey's the thing; the goal inevitably disappoints. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

The film isn't just bad; it's a barely coherent, inert mess -- a heart-tugger for voidoids. Read full review

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JamesM

Dec 11, 2005

Takeshi Kitano, one of the worlds greatest direcotrs, made this amazing film to almost no critical attention. How this is possible I have no idea. This was a magnificent, funny, moving, incredible film that is perfect for when you're feeling down. 10/10

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ultraman

Jul 14, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What kind of critics reviewed this film...It's absolutely amazing, with a charming flow and a completely incredible soundtrack by the master Joe Hisaishi.
The critics reviewed with a 44...this is not American Pie...believe me it's one of the best films I've ever seen...completely hilarious and dramatic fifty-fifty.
The best of Kitano...he returned to childhood and amazed their fans!… Expand

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toozee

Nov 15, 2018

a delightful and inspiring film. a film where the fable, the poetry and the unusual cohabit happily.

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DawdlingPoet

May 17, 2022

This is a film about a young child (Masao) accompanied on a journey to meet his mother. He's accompanied by a rather angry and grumpy man (Kikujiro), who barely knows the child by all accounts. It's a bit random and certainly pretty quirky but I also thought it had quite a dreamlike feel toThis is a film about a young child (Masao) accompanied on a journey to meet his mother. He's accompanied by a rather angry and grumpy man (Kikujiro), who barely knows the child by all accounts. It's a bit random and certainly pretty quirky but I also thought it had quite a dreamlike feel to it, with soft lighting at times and some scenes depicting what appear to be dream type sequences, with symbolic figures from, I assume, Japanese culture doing choreographed moves and the like. It definitely has an arty feel to it at times. I found the grumpy old man quite amusing, even though most people likely wouldn't - he isn't someone you'd want to annoy, or you'd never hear the end of it, that's for sure.

The two main characters seem very much like fish out of the proverbial water, given their clothes and looks. The music played helps to add to the emotional feel of some scenes - it adds a feeling of affection to the two main characters - Kikujiro may be mostly unlikeable but there's something appealing about the way the two of them muddle on somehow. I liked seeing the lighter side of the mans character, when he attempts to 'entertain'. It was surprisingly funny at times, although also somewhat sad too. Yes, I'd recommend this film.… Expand

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zakbe

Aug 19, 2013

If you are finding something hilarious, with some point of Japanese-flavour nonsenses, and at the same time you don´t mind emotional chapters, this is a very good choice

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hardkor33

Jul 23, 2013

Warm and funny, and even sad at parts, Kikujiro is just a simple, lighthearted movie with absolutley beautiful music. And honestly wouldn't be near as good without it.

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