Review of Norwegian Wood (2010) by George N — 12 Nov 2011
A harrowing loss begins this epic tale of harrowing redemption. Toru's (Ken'ichi Matsuyama's) friend Naoko (played pitch-perfectly by Rinko Kikuchi) seems lost after her best friend's suicide, and it forces Toru (called by his last name throughout the film) to become a young adult in a microcosm of strange and contrasting ideas about sex and love.
The film isn't trying to be quick or quickly explained. Take it on its own meditative terms, and it becomes a beautiful portrait of being a young adult and falling in love during difficult times. Powerful, deep, but light and funny enough to keep a smile on your face.
Personally, this is my favorite film of 2011 so far. I LOVE THIS FILM!!!
This review of Norwegian Wood (2010) was written by George N on 12 Nov 2011.
Norwegian Wood has generally received positive reviews.
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