Review of An Autumn Afternoon (1962) by John M — 07 Mar 2009
Yasajiro Ozu goes out with the quietest of bangs in this achingly beautiful look at nostalgia and the imperative to move on with life. Ozu regular Chishu Ryu excellently handles the conflicted patriarch pushing his daughter out of the house even as his sons continue to need his assistance to a considerable degree.
There is far more humor here than one expects of Ozu's quiet little films, and the director shows a tremendous facility for color in his shot compositions and art direction. Bittersweet and knowing that life is moving forward.
This review of An Autumn Afternoon (1962) was written by John M on 07 Mar 2009.
An Autumn Afternoon has generally received very positive reviews.
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