Departures

Rating: 8/10 (11 April 2014)

The film on Japanese traditions and rituals followed on a funeral serves as a timeless classic. The lead actor looks adorable. All characters are lovable. Music is heavenly and takes you into a deep love for the movie. Three B's (Bach, Beethovan, Brahms) add three B's (Beauty, Brain,Brawn) to the music. No wonder academy has picked the movie. The only problem is that the movie became predictable after one hour, after he picks the job. Also it is a bit unrealistic for a musician who just lost his job, to stay with a funeral job and not look for a music job. Apart from these super-realism still I love this move which doesn't get too melodramatic in sentimental parts with a fine coating of comedy at the beginning.