Review of Picnic (1996) by Shaun M — 30 Nov 2008

Although somewhat marred by methodical pacing, Picnic is a visually dynamic, if occasionally self-indulgent film with some insightful musings on life and existence.

This review of Picnic (1996) was written by Shaun M on 30 Nov 2008.

Picnic has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chang W (4) on 02 Nov 2007

Beautiful...heart-broken one...a bit disturbing for me...but I love it very much…

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By Private U (13,627) on 30 Oct 2007

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By Alex C (1,429) on 28 Aug 2007

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By Michael D (2,363) on 13 Feb 2008

This is one of Shunji Iwai film. In film, they're insane. but not too crazy. Everyone looking for a plece to be…

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By Nihil W (2) on 25 Aug 2007

Beautiful cinematography, Tadanobu Asano and Chara are awesome, the coolest film by Shunji Iwai, it's all about Picnic, not Lily Chou…

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By Remi Z (65) on 02 Dec 2007

Un moyen metrage poetique et derangeant. Magnifique…

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By M M (303) on 28 Jan 2009

Funny funny funny funny - and so sweet. I hate Chara but OK, I said to myself, it's only FICTION isn't it? but NO, it isn't - imdb told me…

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By Cyrille L (28) on 23 Feb 2008

What do you think crazyness is? How do one feels the rules, the World, the Bible, and love when s-he's mentally disturbed…

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By Mark W (2,041) on 26 Sep 2007

Reaaly cool! Chara and Asano Tadanobu are awesome and it has incredible cinematography as expected from Shunji Iwai…

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By Ki R (35) on 20 Feb 2008

It didn't really strike a nerve with me and I expected more after watching Swallowtail Butterfly. It was pretty disturbed / disturbing…

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