Review of I Wish (2011) by Matt M — 05 Nov 2013
The honesty and humanity of Ozu reverberates through Kore-eda in an original heartfelt domestic drama about two brothers who are separated and forced to live far from each other after their parents get divorced.
However, what brings the two together is this strange belief that the new bullet train service will make a wish come true when the first trains pass each other at full speed. A nostalgic and sweet natured portrayal of modern childhood as well as a representation of a modern domestic situation with the warmth of classic filmmaking.
Kore-eda's film is tastefully and faithfully observant of its characters and true to its development in creating a touching coming of age drama.
This review of I Wish (2011) was written by Matt M on 05 Nov 2013.
I Wish has generally received very positive reviews.
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