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| Tokyo Godfathers : 4 of 5 | |
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5.30.2006
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 I'm definitely a fan of Satoshi Kon, since I really enjoyed his work in Millennium Actress and other films, and I'm impressed with his ideas of how animation can be used effectively. Tokyo Godfathers is a fantastic story that could have easily been told in live action, yet seeing it through animation brings a certain quality that actually makes the plot seem more real! It's about a trio of homeless people, including a middle-aged bum, a kind transvestite, and a teenage runaway. On Christmas night, they find an abandoned baby, and decide to care for it while they search Tokyo for the child's mother. As they go on this strange quest, they actually become a kind of family and grow closer. The characterization is incredible, and the film's pacing is perfect - there's just enough time given to present a backstory for each person, so we realize that each of them is running from past mistakes (and each of them will find their way back to their past in the end!). The backgrounds are masterpieces of detailed artwork, showing all sides of Tokyo, from gleaming lights in the cold air to back alleys full of trash. The character animation is quite realistic, with just enough cartoon-esque emotions to add to the occasional outburst. The last third of the story is filled with some amazing reunions, and even though they are half-expected, they still happen in unexpected ways. Satoshi Kon is an incredible storyteller, and seeing this movie makes me want to explore his other work!
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