It's a trip!!!

Rating: 8/10 (26 December 2006)

Just awesome. It does take some time to get accustomed to the voice of the characters, but the plot is so complete and complex that you won't have any problems with voice issues. The beginning gives you a sense of uneasiness that you can't quite pinpoint. Not fun at all, but if anything , this is not a "fun" movie. Think of it more like a stir up to your senses and your soul. Your senses will be refreshed for sure;your soul might have a lot of questions afterwards. The bathhouse and the scenes with the "evil" witch and her baby might be disturbing but my Japanese friends found it not so. This leads me to believe a cultural component in understanding the whole plot is there.
The train ride is by far one of the best scenes considering colors, camera and the music that in a subtle way complements it.
Watch this movie by yourself the first time, then you'll be free to share it with others. Believe me, you'll need the extra space that first time!