Beautiful.

Rating: 10/10 (5 July 2011)

The title of this review is beautiful. That is as simple a definition I can say for this film. It truly is beautiful, and one of my favorite, and most like favorite of all time, films. I am in love with every aspect of this film.
The characters are amazing, and incredibly deep. What drew me to this film, and the reason it is my favorite, is that I connect to the characters. I feel the loneliness, the friendship, the happiness and joy. Not only do I connect to the characters, but to the situations. I rejoice when they find each other; when Bob tells her he's leading a prison break. I get angry when Bob sleeps with the red-headed singer. I cry when Bob is leaving, and doesn't really have a good-bye with Charlotte... yet, when they meet, I am overcome with joy. Also, a part that deeply affects me, is whenever bob's wife calls... especially when Bob is in the tub. It hurts me when she doesn't even care about him, nor takes the time to listen to what he wants.
Another aspect, that I am head-over-heels in love with, is the cinematography. There are so many beautiful shots. namely, the opening, where Bob is in the car, and you are watching the neon signs of Tokyo, with beautiful ambient music in the background.
Thirdly, you have the dialogue. There are so many brilliant lines and dialogue. Especially when Bob invites Charlotte to his room, and they talk. This film is funny, sad, and deep... All throughout.
Lastly, the scenes are what I truly love the most. There are too many scenes, that I love. The karaoke scene, the hospital scene, the first few times they meet and talk... But my favorite, is a short one ... in which they are running trough an arcade. it is so short, but it deeply affects me so. I am happy.
I could go on and on. However, just know that every scene in here is beautiful. Every shot is beautiful. The soundtrack is beautiful. The characters are beautiful. Everything is beautiful.
Please, watch this movie. You will not regret it.
A true 10/10.