Review of Floating Weeds (1959) by Darryl J — 30 Aug 2008

Ozu is very simple in how he makes his movies. He places his camera almost directly on the floor and uses static shots. Things exist and happen in the frames he creates. It's very effective because the camera seems more detached from the film than most films I've seen. Ozu,also,doesn't like his actors to go overboard with their emotions. He's no Bresson when it comes to that but he likes a more natural feel than the actors to be over dramatic.

The story is great and reveals itself not in dramatic climaxes but slowly and quietly just like everyday life. I think that's why I like his films so much. What a great cameo by the father from Tokyo Story,one of my favorites.