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Departures
from E1 Entertainment
Release Date : 2010-01-12
Sales Rank : 960
List Price: $26.98 Our Price: $21.49
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Average Customer Rating : 
Total Customer Reviews : 79
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Departures Customer Reviews:
Departures
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Its done with feelings from the Soul and the actors where amazing in their acting. I can only say good things about this movie.
Rose's Reviews
This is a charming view of modern Japan and illuminates the many cultural changes in Japanese Society. Having lived there in the 60s, I can see that the evolution in thinking continues since WWII. However, the politeness and sweetness of this island people remains firm even though they have endured the war and after a period of economic growth, a downturn in their economy that has lasted for over a decade. Their values remain strong even though they have been influenced by western music and ideas. The characters in this film are not only likeable, but loveable in many ways. Many will appreciate the subtlety of the film and the character development. It is a feel good film with many lessons for today's generation.
Wonderful Movie
I loaned this movie out to a number of friends before I even watched it. All 10 plus people have commented on how wonderful and beautiful this movie is. I look forward to watching it too and know if they all said it was great then it must be a fantastic movie.
Musically Mastered and Layered
One of the most beautiful movies I've seen in a long time. It's easy to see how this film won 2009's best foreign language award at the Academy Awards. It's such a strange thing, the build of the film. At the beginning it very gently hints at humor, kind of sweetly lulls you into feeling like it's a quaint 'slice of life' piece then slowly, not methodically, but very ... musically layers the pieces together to one giant emotionally climactic scene. I mean, this thing hit me like a brick, I can't remember the last time I cried during a film. Just... wow.
Departures
This is a great movie. It has subtitles but most of the time the dialogue is sparse enough to read without having to pause. It is a very tender and sensitive movie without being sentimental or maudlin. It elegantly avoided all the pitfalls that ruin so many of this kind movie. It's educational, but I wouldn't hold that against it.
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