fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2003)

Who cares that nothing happened? It was great! The lack of plot development gave me a chance to really connect with the characters. This movie oozed with charm and class. It was very subtle. I love it for that. Bill's performance is the best acting job I have ever seen him do.
A couple of things that are debated:
(1) Stereotypes: They are not there. At the very beginning of the movie I was concerned that it would make fun of the Japanese culture, but I think it treated it fairly and understandable. Because it is so different and strage to us and the characters, it seems offensive, but it is accurate. Also comical. A fish out of water is funny. Remember Crocodile Dundee? Was that offensive and stereotypical to Americans?
(2) The opening shot: The best opening shot of any movie I have ever seen. Sofia must have a lot of guts to open her movie with that shot, and I commend her for it. It is a beautiful shot.