Review of Japanese Story (2003) by Eugenia B — 11 Jun 2007

Totally loved it..A love/ physical attraction story which was never ment to have a happy ending.

This review of Japanese Story (2003) was written by Eugenia B on 11 Jun 2007.

Japanese Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Harry T (192) on 11 Nov 2009

Amazing cinematography! beautiful story up until the shocking twist then it's a plunge into depression…

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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 Zach W (191) on 28 Aug 2010

Aussie movies tend to be extremely well-crafted and generally worth seeing (Strictly Ballroom springs to mind), and Japanese Story is definitely…

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By Rake R (1) on 03 Mar 2011

Great Movie!!..nice scenery, really emotional and will break your heart and get some tears down your cheeks…

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By Jason P (1,193) on 02 Apr 2012

Two things make this film worth watching: the gorgeous landscape and the scene where [SPOILER] she tries to get his dead body into the car…

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By Gaz G (7) on 10 Mar 2011

With an engrossing performance from Toni Collette, a sweat & tender love story and one hell of a plot twist, this is a powerful film that truly…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 30 Nov 2012

A bit slow at the start but totally believable script, well executed, amazing scenery - always helps and ozzie to boot…

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By Lindsey H (77) on 30 Nov 2012

This is really a moving film, and really makes you appreciate the beauty (and danger) of the Australian landscape…

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By Kerry L (86) on 24 May 2010

Visually stunning, but lacking in substance…

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By Marjorie F (6) on 15 Feb 2010

A shocking and touching film. A very unique tale that is executed with a true genuine quality to it…

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