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Three of world cinema s great visionaries: Michel Gondry (BE KIND REWIND, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND), Leos Carax (THE LOVERS ON THE BRIDGE), and Bong Joon-ho (THE HOST) each direct a segment of this surreal triptych set in the ultra-modern metropolis of Tokyo, Japan.
In the tradition of such films as NEW YORK STORIES, NIGHT ON EARTH, PARIS JE T AIME and its forthcoming sequel NEW YORK JE T AIME, TOKYO! addresses the timeless question of whether we shape cities, or if cities shape us in the process revealing the rich humanity at the heart of modern urban life.
In the tradition of such films as NEW YORK STORIES, NIGHT ON EARTH, PARIS JE T AIME and its forthcoming sequel NEW YORK JE T AIME, TOKYO! addresses the timeless question of whether we shape cities, or if cities shape us in the process revealing the rich humanity at the heart of modern urban life.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By josh
Format:Blu-ray
A couple months ago I saw TOKYO! at a film festival in San Francisco. One of the reasons I went to the screening was because of Michel Gondry, who directed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Be Kind Rewind. His piece was actually one of three short films that are in Tokyo! Each story takes place in the great city, but offers something different. The first, by Gondry, is about a young couple who are going in different directions. The second, by Carax, is about a sewer dweller who terrorizes the streets of Tokyo. And the thrid, by Joon-Ho, is about a OCD man who leaves his house for the first time in 10 years after falling for the pizza delivery girl.
I'm excited Tokyo! is coming to Blu ray because it now has a chance to reach a wider audience. I think this particular film will benefit from a High Defintion transfer because of the different locations and colors used throughout the film. My personal favorite story of the three was Gondry's, but one of the great things about this film is that everyone has an opinion as to which one was the better story. Tokyo! is a visually appealing film that is worth checking out.
I'm excited Tokyo! is coming to Blu ray because it now has a chance to reach a wider audience. I think this particular film will benefit from a High Defintion transfer because of the different locations and colors used throughout the film. My personal favorite story of the three was Gondry's, but one of the great things about this film is that everyone has an opinion as to which one was the better story. Tokyo! is a visually appealing film that is worth checking out.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By E. Kuhl
Format:DVD
Tokyo! is an omnibus feature that brings together three of today's most vibrant directors for three enthralling stories that encompass one city. Each non-Japanese director brings his own style to the screen to present a foreigner's view of the largest city on earth, and in doing so provide us with a cinematic treat.
INTERIOR DESIGN - Michel Gondry's (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) piece follows a young couple as they try to set themselves up in Tokyo. The young man's ambition is clear - become a film director. His girlfriend however is far more indecisive and cannot escape the feeling that she's losing control of her life. Directionless, both are beginning to go under in this vast city, until the young woman becomes the object of a bizarre transformation.
MERDE - Leos Carax (Lovers on the Bridge) spins the tale of a mysterious creature that spreads panic in the streets of Tokyo. Through this monster's provocative and destructive behavior, he arouses both passion and repulsion...until the moment he is captured.
SHAKING TOKYO - Bong Joon Ho (The Host) gives us the story of a hikikomori, an agoraphobic man that has been shut up in his apartment for 10 years. When a pizza delivery girl faints in his home during an earthquake, the unthinkable happens - he falls in love. Shortly after, he learns the girl has also become a hikikomori and now to find her he must dare to cross the threshold between his apartment and the rest of the world.
This visually stunning film addresses the timeless question of whether we shape cities, or if cities shape us.
I saw it at the Miami Film Festival and absolutely loved it, I can't wait till it comes out on DVD.
INTERIOR DESIGN - Michel Gondry's (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) piece follows a young couple as they try to set themselves up in Tokyo. The young man's ambition is clear - become a film director. His girlfriend however is far more indecisive and cannot escape the feeling that she's losing control of her life. Directionless, both are beginning to go under in this vast city, until the young woman becomes the object of a bizarre transformation.
MERDE - Leos Carax (Lovers on the Bridge) spins the tale of a mysterious creature that spreads panic in the streets of Tokyo. Through this monster's provocative and destructive behavior, he arouses both passion and repulsion...until the moment he is captured.
SHAKING TOKYO - Bong Joon Ho (The Host) gives us the story of a hikikomori, an agoraphobic man that has been shut up in his apartment for 10 years. When a pizza delivery girl faints in his home during an earthquake, the unthinkable happens - he falls in love. Shortly after, he learns the girl has also become a hikikomori and now to find her he must dare to cross the threshold between his apartment and the rest of the world.
This visually stunning film addresses the timeless question of whether we shape cities, or if cities shape us.
I saw it at the Miami Film Festival and absolutely loved it, I can't wait till it comes out on DVD.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Trio Of Dark Fairy Tales--For Lovers Of Adventurous Cinema Only!
January 18, 2011
Format:DVD
I sat down to "Tokyo!" with uncertain expectations. I suppose, in many ways, I had anticipated these vignettes by three different international directors would be an homage or love letter to the city in the vein of "Paris, Je T'aime." Well, I've been wrong before and I'll certainly be wrong again! This trio of short films by the esteemed talents of Michel Gondry, Leos Carax, and Joon-ho Bong re-imagine the city as a dark subterranean fantasy world. Strange, to say the least, I think it's fair to proclaim that "Tokyo!" stands as a unique expression of cinematic imagination. Whether, in the long run, you'll love or hate these films is probably the big question as they are certainly designed to inspire strong feelings. But, one thing is clear, you've never seen anything quite like this collection of oddities.
Gondry, whose eccentricities worked best in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," starts things off with "Interior Design." "Design" follows a young couple who move to Tokyo to seek their fortune. As the guy starts to succeed and adapt, his girlfriend assumes a more peripheral role. Her feelings of inadequacies and uselessness ultimately manifest with a physical transformation that is brilliantly devised and slyly hysterical. It, as a whole, is my favorite segment! But Carax's "Merde" easily contains some of the trio's most inspired moments. A creature from the sewers emerges daily to terrorize the citizens on the streets. Looking more like a deranged leprechaun than an actual monster, his strange--but largely benign--attacks escalate to bloody brutality when he happens upon a cache of weapons. I absolutely loved these early scenes. When captured, his subsequent legal battle captivates a national audience. I'm not entirely sure if I understood the point of Carax's contribution, however, but it is an intriguing entertainment. And last "The Host" creator, Joon-ho Bong, developed "Shaking Tokyo." This cerebral piece concerns a recluse who finally gathers the courage to venture into the world after being entranced by a strange pizza delivery girl. A commentary on isolation, this was perhaps the least satisfying vignette for me.
"Tokyo!" is a must-see film for anyone who loves adventurous cinema. From a purely conceptual standpoint, I adored the ideas in these mini-films. I don't know, particularly, if the three combine to form any universal themes--but they are outrageously different. Perplexing and odd, I will remember "Tokyo!" and am sure to recommend it to select friends. But it's definitely not for everyone! So beware. Loopy, insane, baffling, but fun--I'd rate this as 3 1/2 stars generally with an upward round for the bizarre factor. KGHarris, 1/11.
Gondry, whose eccentricities worked best in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," starts things off with "Interior Design." "Design" follows a young couple who move to Tokyo to seek their fortune. As the guy starts to succeed and adapt, his girlfriend assumes a more peripheral role. Her feelings of inadequacies and uselessness ultimately manifest with a physical transformation that is brilliantly devised and slyly hysterical. It, as a whole, is my favorite segment! But Carax's "Merde" easily contains some of the trio's most inspired moments. A creature from the sewers emerges daily to terrorize the citizens on the streets. Looking more like a deranged leprechaun than an actual monster, his strange--but largely benign--attacks escalate to bloody brutality when he happens upon a cache of weapons. I absolutely loved these early scenes. When captured, his subsequent legal battle captivates a national audience. I'm not entirely sure if I understood the point of Carax's contribution, however, but it is an intriguing entertainment. And last "The Host" creator, Joon-ho Bong, developed "Shaking Tokyo." This cerebral piece concerns a recluse who finally gathers the courage to venture into the world after being entranced by a strange pizza delivery girl. A commentary on isolation, this was perhaps the least satisfying vignette for me.
"Tokyo!" is a must-see film for anyone who loves adventurous cinema. From a purely conceptual standpoint, I adored the ideas in these mini-films. I don't know, particularly, if the three combine to form any universal themes--but they are outrageously different. Perplexing and odd, I will remember "Tokyo!" and am sure to recommend it to select friends. But it's definitely not for everyone! So beware. Loopy, insane, baffling, but fun--I'd rate this as 3 1/2 stars generally with an upward round for the bizarre factor. KGHarris, 1/11.
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Published on March 14, 2011 by S. Smith
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not intresting
Sorry this is boring, looks like short movies done by students with a budget. I was hoping to get some eye candy of Tokyo out of it but it's not the case.
Published on January 25, 2011 by Malek
2.0 out of 5 stars
A gaijins look at Tokyo
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Published on January 29, 2010 by Amit Talpade
3.0 out of 5 stars
Maybe just a little too odd?
The first story was really great. I like the acting, story, and cinematics. The ending really caught me by surprise and was relieved to find out what had happened in the extras... Read more
Published on November 9, 2009 by Carlos R
3.0 out of 5 stars
the usual uneven omnibus film
Full-length feature films that are really just compilations of shorter movies - usually revolving around a single topic or theme - tend not to work out all that well in the long... Read more
Published on September 13, 2009 by Roland E. Zwick
3.0 out of 5 stars
I'm not impressed ...
I did wonder whether 3 non Japanese directors could pull off stories set in Tokyo from a Japanese point of view and I had a right to wonder. Read more
Published on August 31, 2009 by P. White
4.0 out of 5 stars
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A very intersesting film. Michel Gondry's film was my favourite of the three short films. Each film had a different take on life in Tokyo and each produced original and completely... Read more
Published on August 28, 2009 by J. Bonnett
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Art Gone Wild Tokyo Style
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Published on July 31, 2009 by A Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
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