Review of Japanese Story (2003) by Guyin L — 27 Aug 2007

Toni Collette is a force to be reckoned with.

This review of Japanese Story (2003) was written by Guyin L on 27 Aug 2007.

Japanese Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Terry I (79) on 29 May 2015

A powerful film about both the power and ultimately helpless nature of being human…

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By Lindsey H (77) on 30 Nov 2012

This is really a moving film, and really makes you appreciate the beauty (and danger) of the Australian landscape…

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By Benjamin M (393) on 17 Aug 2011

An unspectacular love story that is percipitated by a very spectacular descent into despair…

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By Dana Stevens (1,435) for The New York Times (9,847) on 12 Jun 2016

Ultimately too thin for its length and too dependent on easy assumptions about its characters. But it does demonstrate that Ms…

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By Scott Foundas (913) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 20 Nov 2009

The quiet and intimacy of what is essentially a two-character piece are well juxtaposed by Brooks against the vast desert expanses of her home…

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By Harry T (192) on 11 Nov 2009

Amazing cinematography! beautiful story up until the shocking twist then it's a plunge into depression…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 30 Nov 2012

A bit slow at the start but totally believable script, well executed, amazing scenery - always helps and ozzie to boot…

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By Manny C (1,251) on 19 Oct 2013

This haunting and mesmerizing story of love begins rather deceptively as Sandy (Toni Collette), an Australian geologist, bitches to her boss…

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By Marjorie F (6) on 15 Feb 2010

A shocking and touching film. A very unique tale that is executed with a true genuine quality to it…

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By Jason P (1,193) on 02 Apr 2012

Two things make this film worth watching: the gorgeous landscape and the scene where [SPOILER] she tries to get his dead body into the car…

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