Review of Sad Vacation (2007) by Ada C — 03 Apr 2008

A weird one....very Tadanobu Asano kind of movie...

This review of Sad Vacation (2007) was written by Ada C on 03 Apr 2008.

Sad Vacation has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ben H (1,875) on 22 Feb 2012

Beautifully uncanny cinematic experience, something of a sequel to Helpless, this is a film you can fall into, with characteristically flawless…

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By Remi Z (65) on 03 Dec 2008

OMG... except those stupid half-and-half Japanese porno kind of movies, this one is one of the worse even though it's a love story movie…

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By M W (229) on 05 Jul 2008

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By Eugene K (96) on 22 Jan 2008

Eureka is nearly-great, and this isn't even close. The ending is equivalent to being spat in the face. Avoid at all costs. Extremely disappointing…

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By Ayumi H (2) on 30 Apr 2008

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By Mijin Y (7) on 12 Mar 2008

This film is about unlimited forgiveness, not for family nor relationship, any other feelings…

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By Yvonne S (18) on 23 Mar 2008

Nice, but I felt a bit too long in some scenes. A boy speaks Cantonese but he was definately japanese…

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By Jeff L (776) on 26 May 2008

Heavy, upsad, with good actors and actresses…

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By Daniel T (1,126) on 29 Apr 2008

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