As with the greatest animated films, the triumph of Kon's work lies not just in its beauty and singularly sophisticated storytelling but in how that beauty and storytelling combine to give the films a sting so human you can forget you're watching a cartoon.
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The Hollywood ReporterRichard James Havis
The Hollywood ReporterRichard James Havis
It's a touching movie that, like the best animes, transcends the limitations of the genre.
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Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
A singularly strange and affecting comedy.
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Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum
Like the comic strips of Ben Katchor, Tokyo Godfathers artfully appreciates the beauty and humanity in junked lives and landscapes.