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Summary: It's summer and nine-year old Masao (Sekiguchi) has no one to play with. He decides to go in search of the mother he has never met. Kikujiro (Takeshi), a brash, loudmouthed and irresponsible adult, agrees to accompany him on his quest. Ultimately, the two of them end up at a destination that neither of them could have imagined. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Broad, episodic, slapstick comedy of a shiftless ne'er-do-well learning to care for someone other than himself; but the action grows ever more manipulative and sentimental, and is interspersed with clumsy dream sequences.
In the first 45 minutes or so, I was saying to myself...What the hell does everyone see in this film. But after a while, I was sucked in. A very different film, but a very good film too.
I do think Kitano has made something special with this. The problem is it's mostly in the stunning cinematography and that deadpan humor he uses so effectively (usually, at least) - not the actual story.
Kitano at some of his most sentimental, this journey to rediscover how to connect with human beings is touching, surreal, and often hilarious. A lot of trademark Kitano throughout. While the themes and message are quite simple, Kitano uses his still, vignette style and carefully staged shots to let them unfold with great heart and humor. Sekiguchi isn't that solid of a child actor, but thankfully he doesn't have to do much but be a foil for the more experienced actors to work off of.
a beauuuutiful movie with fitting music scores which will leave you feelin warm and fuzzy in your heart at the end. kitano deviated from his usual formula and it proves that he's not only brilliant in the yakuza/violent genre.
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