Review of Departures (2008) by Andys_Reviews — 04 Jul 2013
Beautifully shot with some great exteriors; the landscape take quite a big part in this film. There were some lovely comic moments as well as some quite distressing scenes as the families go through all kinds of emotions as the say goodbye to their loved ones. I’ll admit to having found it quite touching at times and even shed a tear or two for my dear departed mum. Of course music plays quite a big part in the film and there are some really touching scenes as Daigo plays his cello out in the fields. I did find, however, that the final act didn’t quite have the emotional punch I had expected. Yes, the emotions were there, but it didn’t quite hit home the way I anticipated. Even so, it’s a film I really enjoyed and one I would happily watch again someday.
SteelMonster’s verdict: RECOMMENDED.
My score: 8.
This review of Departures (2008) was written by Andys_Reviews on 04 Jul 2013.
Departures has generally received very positive reviews.
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