Review of Memories of Matsuko (2006) by Dai L — 13 Mar 2008
Perhaps their neighbors, the Koreans, can learn a thing or two about melodramas from this amazing Japanese film... too bad Koreans are still a bit hung up about the whole domination thing back before Japan decided to do the Rape of Nanking, which made whatever Japan do to Korea seem like a slap on the wrist. But I digress.
MoM is a movie that defies categorization. Is it a comedy? A musical? A tragedy? A melodrama? A drama? Or is it a bizarre but shockingly coherent combination of all of the above? Funny, smart, tragic, uplifting, and introspective at the same time, this IS filmmaking at its best. It is avant garde; it is brave; it is a unique vision from an equally unique director. It goes through the entire tragic life of the title character, and every step of the way is grounded in realism and contextual to its time period. My God, this was an amazing film. Truly draining and utterly unforgettable, this is a masterpiece.
This review of Memories of Matsuko (2006) was written by Dai L on 13 Mar 2008.
Memories of Matsuko has generally received very positive reviews.
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