Review of Blue Spring (2001) by Ian H — 10 Sep 2007

This movie explains frame by frame how Toshiaki Toyoda is the greatest filmmaker now living.

This review of Blue Spring (2001) was written by Ian H on 10 Sep 2007.

Blue Spring has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stefani C (3) on 14 Nov 2007

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By Juja C (8) on 30 Jul 2008

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By Ben K (485) on 17 Feb 2008

I think I'm going to have to watch this a few more times to really understand all of what is going on, which could be a problem because parts…

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A powerful coming-of-age story based on a manga but more adult and deep than Miike's Crows Zero and similar flicks, with a stunning cinematography…

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By Stephanie R (327) on 29 Jun 2008

I can't find the words to describe how much I LOVED this film (as wll as EVERYTHING else of toyoda that I have seen)…

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By D. F (32) on 10 May 2008

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By Allison M (169) on 15 Nov 2007

To enjoy this movie, you're going to have to watch it while keeping in mind it was aimed at a lot of society's youth problems in Japan…

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By Luce D (1) on 20 Jan 2008

I really really love this.. and the B.O wa honto ni sugoi…

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