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Linda Linda Linda : 4 of 5
9.06.2007 6:18 AM \| Link	I bought this DVD on a whim after reading a little about the movie in Shojo Beat, partly because I like to support Viz Media's efforts to make cool new Japanese movies (like Densha Otoko) available in the US. Linda Linda Linda refers to the title of a famous song by The Blue Hearts, one of the most popular Japanese punk bands of the past, and tells the story of four high school girls who decide to perform some punk songs for their school festival, and only have three days to get their act together. This movie definitely movies at its own pace, letting everything unfold without rushing for a second. Sometimes this makes the film actually feel like three days, but the emotional payoff at the end is totally worth it! The four girls get cuter and closer to each other as the plot goes on, rehearsing all night and sleeping at their instruments, but along with the main story I loved the extra sub-plots about confessing love (kokuhaku), as well as the awkward teacher finding solace in listening to the girls' music. It's takes a long time to actually get to the gig, but when it happens, it's like a huge row of emotional dominos all falling perfectly - it's simply beautiful and tear-inducing! If you take the time to enjoy Linda Linda Linda, you won't regret it. I'm definitely interested in listening to The Blue Hearts now, especially since I realized their song was in Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!, so I've already enjoyed it a hundred times! Labels: dvds


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