Review of Tampopo (1985) by Letitia L — 12 May 2013
A timeless feast for the senses, saw it twice in college with friends. We ate ramen before watching it, but still left in the middle of the movie to go get more. It will taunt your appetite and twist your salivating imagination around its chopsticks until your craving can't hold out any longer.
Hilarious and very Asian vignettes about the cultural importance of food in a Japan that's trying to westernize without losing its Nippon identity. (The beggar foodies especially reminded me of the Chinese wuxia stories.
) And it's a delight to watch the sweet, understated chivalry between Goro and Tampopo.
This review of Tampopo (1985) was written by Letitia L on 12 May 2013.
Tampopo has generally received very positive reviews.
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