Tanpopo is one of the most inventive films made in Japan in the last 30 years. Some regard it as being atypical of Japanese cinema, almost European in construction, while others regard the subject matter as being representative of Japanese cultural essence. Both views can be qualified and verified, but the core of the matter is that Tanpopo is a film with a very simple basic story, a simple moral as found in any Hollywood feel-good movie, good character development, and some outstanding acting performances... more info
Justly adored - beautiful and mouth-watering.:
This movie is among my surprise favorites - I saw it when I hadn't seen many/any foreign films, but Tampopo motivated me to broaden my horizons. I saw it again on this DVD after having first caught it on VHS a few years ago, and am please the actual movie is still lovely and great fun. DVD itself: Quality is reasonable. No special bells and whistles with DVD, but this is a movie that most people are just grateful to even FIND on DVD. I believe Netflix does not carry it for some reason. I was very... more info
Down Right Eye Opening:
I had read about Tampopo and became instantly intrigued so I set out to watch in hope it was as interesting as I had built it up to be in my head from the brief synopsis. While watching this movie I quickly realized it was quite different than anything I had seen.
This movie is hysterical from beginning to end it is genius how such a simple story line can be done so well I cannot imagine it being done any better. This is the movie that really spawned my love and interest in Japanese films. I... more info
very well done japanese western:
excelent movie loved it.first saw it in 1985 in nyc.wanted to add it to my collection of great movies.
