Review of Memories of Matsuko (2006) by Nina S — 15 Feb 2008

The tragic story of Matsuko - a woman searching for love, set against a bright, fantasy like background.

This review of Memories of Matsuko (2006) was written by Nina S on 15 Feb 2008.

Memories of Matsuko has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Planet C (68) on 30 Aug 2012

A mixture of comedy, drama and musical. A tragic story of a woman, a victim of love and society…

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By Jy S (287) on 20 Aug 2008

Tetsuya Nakashima really got his name out there with Kamikaze Girls. Memories of Matsuko is the follow up movie and he still has it…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 06 May 2013

Life is meaningless. Hit me or kill me. It's better than being alone. I would trust no one...love no one. Let no one into my life…

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By Jason J (1,369) on 27 Sep 2010

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By Jeeb S (3) on 17 Jun 2008

SO AMAZINGLY BRIGHT! CRAZY. GREAT TUNES. MOSTLY MEAN MEN! VERY SAD! MOVING YES…

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By Ben H (1,875) on 13 Aug 2016

An unforgettable one of a kind gem from awards winning visionary director of Kamikaze Girls and Confessions. Don't miss this one…

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By Chris D (2,215) on 12 Sep 2013

Great movie. Get the full sense of emotions in this movie…

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By Conny C (49) on 20 Aug 2008

Tetsuya Nakashima's second film plays out as a cruel fairytale with vivid colours and black comedy thrown in - quite melodramatic, in a good…

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By Adrian Z (553) on 01 May 2011

3 - Tragic melodrama centred on a woman's life (so far, so traditional Japanese cinema theme), but director Nakamura adds Baz Luhrman-esque…

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