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My Neighbors the Yamadas

Play trailer Poster for My Neighbors the Yamadas PG 1999 1h 40m Kids & Family Comedy Anime Play Trailer Watchlist
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The adventures of a modern family in Japan.
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Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) It's definitely a really enjoyable little weird kind of entry from Studio Ghibli. Rated: 6/10 Feb 13, 2019 Full Review Christopher Runyon Movie Mezzanine A deceptively slight film, imbuing into its simplistic animation style and sly humor an astounding level of philosophy Rated: A Feb 20, 2014 Full Review Brian Gibson Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta) There's a crabby, gleeful spirit to the whole thing, carried along by animated bursts of imagination, snippets of haiku, and spirited song. Amid all the disgruntlement and dismay, there's a sweet we're-all-in-this-life-togetherness. Jul 11, 2013 Full Review Sandie Angulo Chen Common Sense Media Quirky animated comedy follows a family's ups and downs. Rated: 3/5 Jan 11, 2012 Full Review Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy For all that they are cartoons, the Yamadas never court buffoonery... In fact, it's surprisingly observational, based in the way that people honestly act and feel. Rated: 9/10 Jun 10, 2010 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...the movie would be best served by a viewing in separate installments. Rated: 2/4 Aug 5, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alejandro E Elaborado en un formato de tira cómica, pintado con acuarela, el relato episódico de una típica familia japonesa tiene de alguna manera su carisma propio, fiel al del sello casero de Studio Ghibli. Para matar 101 minutos sin dolor. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/14/24 Full Review Chase C Pretty cute and funny, but a bit bland. To be honest, I don't think I'll ever have an urge to watch it again. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/24 Full Review Robson C O filme mostra em pequenos sketches a vida da família Yamada: Takashi, o pai, Matsuko, a mãe, Noboru, o filho mais velho e adolescente, Nonoko, a filha mais nova, e Shinge, a avó. É a representação de uma típica família japonesa, de classe média, com suas alegrias, tristezas e discussões, como na verdade, qualquer família no mundo. Construído na forma de sketches, isso mostra as qualidades e os defeitos do filme. Há contos engraçados e emocionantes, como a briga entre o pai e a mãe pelo controle da televisão, que parece uma luta de filmes de artes marciais ou a visita da avó a uma colega no hospital. Porém, na maioria dos contos, não desperta nada. Não sei se é pelo tipo do humor usado, mas o filme me perdia aos poucos. Outra coisa foi o tipo de animação utilizada. Se no início havia um certo detalhamento quanto os personagens são apresentados e mostra o casamento de Takashi e Matsuko como uma grande aventura, no decorrer do filme, foram cada vez mais parecidos como rabiscos, uma coisa mal ou não finalizada. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/24 Full Review Tristan R My Neighbors the Yamadas is a 1999 animated film directed by Isao Takahata and produced by Studio Ghibli. Unlike many of Studio Ghibli's other films, My Neighbors the Yamadas is a series of interconnected vignettes, rather than a single, linear story. The film follows the daily lives of the Yamada family, a quirky and lovable group living in suburban Japan. The animation style of My Neighbors the Yamadas is unique, with a simplistic and almost childlike look that complements the film's slice-of-life storytelling. The use of watercolor-style backgrounds adds to the film's charm, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere. The characters in My Neighbors the Yamadas are a delight, with each member of the family having their own distinct personality and quirks. The film's humor is often derived from the interactions between the family members, particularly the bickering between the parents and the sibling rivalry between the children. The film also features a beautiful score by Akiko Yano, with a mix of lighthearted and emotional pieces that perfectly capture the film's tone. While My Neighbors the Yamadas may not have a traditional plot or narrative structure, the film's vignettes are engaging and entertaining, and offer a unique and heartwarming glimpse into the lives of an ordinary family. It is a film that celebrates the beauty and joy of everyday moments, and is sure to leave viewers with a smile on their faces. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/10/23 Full Review jordan m I was impressed enough by the artistic style that I paid attention the whole way through what ended up being a pretty weak story. I'm not a big fan of the anthology subgenre in the first place but the problem here was that I was really into the initial plot of losing their kid at the mall and would happily have watched a whole movie on that. As far as slice-of-life movies go though, this is a good one, and there are certainly worse Ghibli movies. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review yash b "My Neighbors the Yamadas" has some enjoyable and quirky qualities, but a lot of it is just kind of boring. The movie feels better suited for a TV series format and doesn't really have a solid narrative as a movie. The animation is unique and different, but it also feels a bit bland to me personally. I never really got invested in the movie and it was a bit of a chore to get through the entire thing because it never really became interesting. I appreciated the wholesome tone but the movie was not engaging at all. Overall, I would personally place this among the weakest Studio Ghibli entries and didn't find much entertainment in it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The adventures of a modern family in Japan.
Director
Isao Takahata
Screenwriter
Isao Takahata
Production Co
Studio Ghibli
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 11, 2019
Runtime
1h 40m
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