Product Details

• Actors: Hiroki Narimiya, Aoi Miyazaki, Ryuhei Matsuda, Mika Nakashima
• Directors: Kentaro Otani
• Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: Japanese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: VIZ Pictures, Inc.
• DVD Release Date: April 8, 2008
• Run Time: 114 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0012EM5II
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,695 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Nana" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Studio: Viz Media Llc Release Date: 04/08/2008 Run time: 114 minutes Rating: Nr

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Even now, I keep calling your name...", April 10, 2008

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Jinx LeFroy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nana (DVD)

Okay, I haven't read the manga this is based on so I don't know how accurately it follows the storyline. However, I really liked this movie. It's about two girls who both share the name Nana but are very very different. There is Nana played by Aoi Miyazaki who is cute, needy, and a bit immature. Then there is the singer Nana played by Mika Nakashima (a singer in real life) who is a fiercely independent member of a rock band trying to work her way up to fame. They end up living together and learn and grow from each other. Some people may find it frustrating that Miyazaki's character can be so timid and weak or how her romantic relationship is dealt with. However, I think it is essential when watching this movie to know that this is in a different culture and so the gender roles are slightly different. Keeping that in mind, this is a great story about two drastically different girls' close friendship.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great combination of life, love, and rock and roll, May 8, 2008

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G. Parreno (bny) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nana (DVD)

I am not really into j-movies but one of my friends recommended this movie. I love this film! such a great cast as well. I became a fan of Aoi Miyazaki she is such a talented actress- I think one of the reasons why this film rocks is because of Aoi and her smile which tugs the core of the heart. The chemistry between Mika and Aoi is incredible that while watching the movie you can feel their sorrow and difficulties.. The scenes between these two characters are very well done without going over the top or dramatic.. The Nana 2 is a let down because Aoi is not in the cast anymore..her presence was truly missed..

The soundtrack is so cool! (mind you I don't speak a word of japanese, but I love the j-alternative type of music in the film.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touches the Heart, February 20, 2011

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Isehara "isehara2" (Sunnyvale, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nana (DVD)

I first saw this movie when flying to Asia in 2006 - I'm happy that it is out on DVD now here in the USA. It is a movie about an unexpected unconditional friendship between two young women with the same name (Nana), both who are trying to find their career and path in life in the big and impersonal Tokyo. Both have personal and career difficulties and find strength in each other. The acting of the two main characters is superb. Nana "Hachi" Komatsu is somewhat innocent, needy, and seems to have led a sheltered life. Nana Osaki is a budding hard rock star who is worldly and has seen many of the more painful sides of life. Despite the differences they are able to form a true friendship and face the world together. The acting is extremely believable and the geniuneness of the women oozes out of the screen. Mika Nakashima, who plays the rocker, exudes compassion and a seriousness. Aoi Miyazaki, "Hachi", is somewhat immature but is basically a good person. The movie really recruits viewers into caring about them, and for wishing the best for them. Another aspect of the movie I liked was that it never became too serious and dark. All the characters are attempting to survive and find happiness, without it coming at the expense of others. There is a consistent theme of an upbeat positivity and of an overarching friendship. The plot stays within itself and makes eminent sense. There is not an overreaching plot line which falls on itself.
I think that all of us wish that we had a platonic friend who cared for us absolutely without expecting something return. People who are interested in any of the subjects of friendship, Japan, Japanese culture, all would like this film. Overall a beautiful movie.