Ambiance of Japan most interesting part of movie

Rating: 8/10 (13 August 2013)

I've watched this movie when it first came out 10 years ago. I admit I really liked it and watched it many times. But this is mostly due to the fact I found the shots of Japan to be beautiful and haunting.
Besides capturing a beautiful ambiance, I felt the storyline to be rather interesting. Two people sharing a plutonic relationship...I find that to be a refreshing and modern take on relationships. It's like telling a love story that never happens or capturing that special someone you've always thought about but never can or could pursue.
But in the end, I felt, perhaps because there were so many scenes that didn't contribute to the overall plot, that the movie was mostly style not substance. If you can appreciate this movie for its style and visual beauty, I believe you will enjoy it very much.