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Format: Blu-ray
Program Type: Movie
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Product Name: Tokyo Godfathers [Blu-ray] [2003]
UPC: 826663201796
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satoshi Kon's 3rd magnum opus is a keeper
Through his all-too-brief life and career, anime director Satoshi Kon produced indelible works that bend the mind with multiple layers and twists. This film, his third feature project, is inspired by the John Ford classic Three Godfathers, and bears the highlights of his work. In the tale, Gin, Hana, and Miyuki are three homeless people in Tokyo; one Christmas Eve, they discover an abandoned baby girl. Instead of simply turning the child over to the police, they resolve to find her parents themselves, and what results from their quest is a series of adventures and incredible coincidences, that align in a most unique way. As the trio comes closer to finding the girl's parents, they have to look back on the paths of their own lives, and resolve the events that caused them to leave society.
The story is typical of Kon: Just when you think you have the action figured out, he throws a curve-ball at you that forces you to rethink what you just saw. Nothing is entirely what it appears to be, everything is related in certain strange ways, and it all works out to a certain satisfaction. This one's a keeper, not just for Kon fans or even anime fans in general, but for anyone with a love for complex stories that keep you on your toes.
Posted by Dmonik
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satoshi Kon's version of a Christmas special
A very non-traditional anime entry to the animated Christmas movie list. Three homeless people discover an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve, then spend the rest of the film attempting to track down the parents. Seems like a simple premise, but there are many subtle comments made during the film regarding friendships and family, but mainly forgiveness and redemption. Another amazing film from director Satoshi Kon. He is best known for his acclaimed anime films Perfect Blue (1997), Millennium Actress (2001), and Paprika (2006).
Posted by CaptainOzone
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Finally on Blu Ray and in English!
This is one of Satoshi Kon's finest works, and it hasn't been released in North America on Blu Ray until now. The DVD release was only in the original japanese as well, which doesn't bother me but that is something that is a dealbreaker for some so it is worth mentioning. This release includes a new english dub so what are you doing reading this? Go buy this movie today! Whoever made this release, I want Paranoia Agent on blu ray next. Please and thank you!!!
