Review of All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) by Jimmie K — 27 Aug 2007

One of the most important films in my life.

This review of All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) was written by Jimmie K on 27 Aug 2007.

All About Lily Chou-Chou has generally received very positive reviews.

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Ovvero, l'altro capolavoro di Iwai. Ipnotico, poeticissimo, profondissimo, innovativo…

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Rating these types of movies is so difficult, since it is quite obvious that movies like this are intentionally made to counter-act what we…

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By Godfrey C (32) on 05 May 2009

Very drawn out, but still worth watching. A movie that doesn't exactly have an immediate point but still manages to make you feel…

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By Doen O (2) on 05 Oct 2008

A great movie. Experimental and visually stunning, this held my attention the whole time…

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By Ki R (35) on 30 Jul 2008

Strange strange movie. The story was quite dark and gave a very harsh and honest portrayal of the troubled lives of Japanese teenagers…

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