Review of Tony Takitani (2004) by Kevork O — 04 Sep 2012

Murakami's study of desperate loneliness put onto celluloid in the most masterful way. Must-see.

This review of Tony Takitani (2004) was written by Kevork O on 04 Sep 2012.

Tony Takitani has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ronald P (25) on 17 May 2010

Visually and aesthetically very zen. Liked it a lot…

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By Jomo T (1) on 24 Feb 2010

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By Ws W (1,791) on 07 Oct 2010

< Tony Takitani > is said to be the best one from numerous Haruki Murakami's novel-to-movie adaptations by far. So it said…

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By Vincent G (206) on 18 Jul 2009

Un cuento corto de Haruki Murakami hecho pelÃcula. La identidad, la soledad. La mÃºsica de Ryuichi Sakamoto perfecta combinaciÃ³n…

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By Kristen P (447) on 20 Sep 2013

The ideal way to adapt a Murakami story. The score by Ryuichi Sakamoto is one of my favorite scores…

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By Wayde N (50) on 06 Nov 2008

I'm not sure if I am agree with the plot synopsis regarding Eiko having a double, as I'm not sure if that was the intention…

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By Omer R (21) on 05 Aug 2008

The movie very lightly observes a story of Tony Takitani but leaves me heavy reflections about every character…

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By Amanda S (629) on 11 Aug 2008

I really love this short story by Murakami, and am pleasantly surprised to say I also like this film adaptation…

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By Sorin H (83) on 22 Jan 2009

I felt the rhythm of the narrative too slow as compared with Murakami prose but in all the other aspects it was a good adaptation…

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By Nicki M (953) on 19 Jul 2014

Even the vivid emotions he had once cherished fell back, as if retreating from the province of his mind…

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