A Story of Floating Weeds (1934)

Date	User	Rating
May 17, 2020	ribcage	83 _82nd
Ozu's style includes significant first act wandering. Before he allows us to see his intent, or give hints where his characters might go, we must wait for him to paint the picture, to settle into the world of the characters and to know them quite well before they move.Takeshi Sakamoto once again does a tremendous job as the father. It reaches a brutally poignant ending. Once again, Ozu rolls credits on a point that could hardly be called a conclusion.ambiguous and hopeful, if a bit sad.
Nov 17, 2018	NathanBates	80 _77th
I've found later Ozu films to be an acquired taste with a lot of long brooding family scenes, but this one was a surprise with a little more action. The theater troupe was an amusing pseudo-family I would have liked to have seen more of; the other family drama took a little more time to unravel but also had some surprises. I look forward to seeing the remake as well.
May 07, 2018	backwardsuit	84 _88th
Absolutely frigging gorgeous silent drama from young Ozu. As someone who discovered the 50's version first, the ceaseless piano thumping & minutely exaggerated silent acting played up the melodrama while the narratively necessary dialogue cards & concessions to pre-war politics felt like tiny intrusions to its discreet flow. Even so it's remarkable how little Ozu's style has changed & how mature & fully developed it feels. Many of the speechless scenes have a uniquely delicate beauty to them.
Feb 23, 2016	FrancoGonzo	15 _81st
Star Rating: ★★★★
Dec 14, 2015	Alex Watkins	3 _38th
Ozu's approach suffers here, as the blunt intertitles convey with too heavy a hand his usually subtle approach to domestic drama. It's still a fine story, and of course, full of beautiful compositions.
Nov 18, 2015	snallygaster	77 _86th
Excellent Ozu silent; as the characters have a somewhat atypical familial relationship it feels a bit exotic by Ozu standards. Ozu's cinematography feels fully-formed at this point; I especially like the fly fishing scene. The script is a bit more dialogue-heavy than I like in a silent film, but it works out well.
Nov 06, 2015	auhasarderik	10 _97th
Again, a slow build towards mastery. Ozu watches human folly and frailty with such calm, clarity and tenderness, it's imposible not to be deeply moved.
Jan 02, 2015	salomaord	50 _0th
Yasujiro Ozu #1
Feb 20, 2013	PUNQ	70 _96th
This was a late Ozu silent I thorough enjoyed. Much do to the chemistry between the characters and the roles and changes they display. Takeshi Sakamoto really getting his act together for the lead role here. And there is no denying he and Chôko Iida has a special bond on the screen. Iida might not be a natural beauty, but that smile of hers will warm anyone up in a motherly way. And I'm pretty sure no one will deny that Sakamoto comes across as someone who needs a mother to take care of him.
Jan 24, 2012	drstrangeluv	80 _77th
Another great silent film by Ozu. Although its drama is a tad convoluted, Ozu's themes of Japan's evolving patriarchal society still resonate loud and clear. His camera continues to improve as well, framing shot after shot of intimate human interaction in beautiful fashion.
Jul 07, 2010	JooJoo	4 _55th
A little bit too forced in the drama for my Ozu tastes, but still worthwhile.

Average Percentile 69.35% from 254 Ratings