....how about this movie April Story????
someone who watched it???
I heard this movie really great but short just 67 minutes....
the director is Shunji Iwai starring Matsu Takako ....

I felt the movie ended when it was at the peak of it's climax. If you watch it, you know what I mean. But I'm such a big fan of Matsu Takako that I just couldn't stay mad for too long.

This movie currently showing at GSC midvalley (Kl, Malaysia) under the title "Shorts by Shunji Iwai". It have two story in one show and the first one is "April story". I watch already and it really nice story...at the beginning of the story, I wonder what the director trying to tell us (audition) coz it seems there is no point of the film but almost at the end of the film you will understand something�cand you like "Ooooo"�c

Overall�c is nice movie�c

The second story of the movie�cwell didn't have time to catch up coz I late for my bus�cso I only watch "April story".

Personally I find this movie kinda silly and pointless. It really seems like more of an idol Vid starring Matsu Takako. Nicely filmed, storyline is real empty.

neefo wrote:

Personally I find this movie kinda silly and pointless. It really seems like more of an idol Vid starring Matsu Takako. Nicely filmed, storyline is real empty.

I don't think you were surpose to watch this movie thinking what a great story line it has. Its more of a movie thats invokes nostalgia feelings and bitter sweet memories. Its about a simple girl leaving her home town in the country to goto the big city to pursue her love and to find something different from her everyday life at home.

Its not for everybody but its certainly not "silly and pointless".

I think April Story's plot supposed to be simple, pure and honest since it's about a girl from a small town who's trying to fit in the "in crowd" of the University she's entering. That is also including finding friends and her love as well. April Story was made by an acclaimed director Shunji Iwai, the guy who made "Love Letter" and "Swallowtail Butterfly". He's a great director. ..

neefo wrote:

Personally I find this movie kinda silly and pointless. It really seems like more of an idol Vid starring Matsu Takako. Nicely filmed, storyline is real empty.

I agree with that. It seem to be more of a short film.

i was kinda expecting a little more to the movie. the ending was like... what?? that's it? sigh...... (don't whack me)

i do like how it was filmed.

so...u mean this story is boring and bad???

I seriously don't agree that it is a bad movie.
It is not just the normal romantic comedy, action genre.
The VCD i got is just 1 disc so I expected it to be very short.

For me, I personally like this type of movie. The idea here is to
relax, your mind. No dramatic action, horror, or loud laughter please.
Some people may call it monotonous but a movie that does not have
too much ups or downs may be just the nice short escape for city dwellers.

In a small cosy room at night just before bed, watching April Story is just appropriate. Away from the city's hustle and bustle. Detach your normal perception on movies (one beginning, one happy/sad ending).

robot wrote:

I seriously don't agree that it is a bad movie. It is not just the normal romantic comedy, action genre. The VCD i got is just 1 disc so I expected it to be very short. For me, I personally like this type of movie. The idea here is to relax, your mind. No dramatic action, horror, or loud laughter please. Some people may call it monotonous but a movie that does not have too much ups or downs may be just the nice short escape for city dwellers. In a small cosy room at night just before bed, watching April Story is just appropriate. Away from the city's hustle and bustle. Detach your normal perception on movies (one beginning, one happy/sad ending).

I totally agree with you, in fact I watched it somewhere in the month of April (which was quite a coincidence ). I also bought this short film on VCD. I think the cinematography is very melodramatic and has created a very cozy ambience which made the viewers felt the friendliness of the story.

since the April Story thread has existed, i'll post the info here. this short film is now available on BT at fantasticsuperclub.com (postX release). the source is dvd-rip and size is 630MB, for a 1 hr film. some subs are included but not sure if there's english but kloofy's site has it.

Yeah, got it at d-addicts.com. Hopefully, I'll have some time to watch it this week.
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I don't think it's 'silly and pointless' at all. In fact, considering that it's a short film, I think that Iwai did manage to convey what he wanted to the audience. Not every film needs an explosive plot just so that it's not 'silly and pointless'. Besides, I think the cinematography alone is worth a watch.

robot wrote:

For me, I personally like this type of movie. The idea here is to relax, your mind. No dramatic action, horror, or loud laughter please. Some people may call it monotonous but a movie that does not have too much ups or downs may be just the nice short escape for city dwellers.

i agree.. i like april story, too. i saw it 3 years ago and there was this warm feeling when i watched it. really nice movie. ^__^

Hmm I was thinking of getting this one.. seems to have mixed opinions here..

But it's got Matsu Takako in it ne?
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