Review of Japanese Story (2003) by Henrike P — 09 Nov 2007

Great camera, great views, beautiful landscapes, sad story....

This review of Japanese Story (2003) was written by Henrike P on 09 Nov 2007.

Japanese Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Manny C (1,251) on 19 Oct 2013

This haunting and mesmerizing story of love begins rather deceptively as Sandy (Toni Collette), an Australian geologist, bitches to her boss…

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By Plantee P (12) on 06 Sep 2018

May I just say I have never seen anything like this…

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By Benjamin M (393) on 17 Aug 2011

An unspectacular love story that is percipitated by a very spectacular descent into despair…

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 26 Dec 2009

When the credits roll and the mood breaks, Japanese Story finally reveals itself as more dewy-eyed than deep, but as long as the mood holds,…

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By Joe T (673) on 09 Jan 2010

I still want to go to the outback (looks beautiful), although with a guide who knows what they're doing…

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By Van Dayz (1) on 24 Jan 2010

Toni Collette - what's not to love? The scenery was absolutely beautiful and the plot was very different and unexpected…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 16 Dec 2011

Very strange movie that starts off sluggishly, then takes a very unexpected turn. As always, Toni Collette gives a very powerful performance…

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By Terry I (79) on 29 May 2015

A powerful film about both the power and ultimately helpless nature of being human…

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By Scott Foundas (913) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 20 Nov 2009

The quiet and intimacy of what is essentially a two-character piece are well juxtaposed by Brooks against the vast desert expanses of her home…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 03 Oct 2014

Poignant film that showcases Collette's great range of talents, as well as the beauty of the Australian desert, to show qualities that cross…

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