Review of Shoplifters (2018) by Dawdlingpoet — 20 Nov 2021

I found this quite a charming film from early on, with the characters being quite low key, not especially noticeable people, which allows them to do what they do you could say - they have their quirks and their clearly quite close as a family, while there is also sibling rivalry and the like.

It felt quite authentic, although I suppose I wouldn't necessarily know how such people live their lives. I found it endearing how the younger members helped each other out. There is some funny dialogue - in an amusing way, rather than especially laugh out loud.

I found myself feeling quite sorry for some people, due to their circumstances. It is surprisingly thoughtful, I suppose. Overall I thought this was a very warm and charming film, which I'd recommend, especially to fans of Japanese films.

I really liked the under stated nature it has. Ultimately, its a film about family love. I'd also say its quite a symbolic film.