Tokyo Godfathers

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Insomniac X Quirky, sometimes harsh character drama about three friends trying to care for an abandoned infant while living on the street. Crisp animation and richly painted backdrops draw the audience in, while comic elements and a hopeful message help to soften the story's pervasive tragedy. The trio's efforts seem buoyed by divine intervention, as their newfound purpose leads them on a journey of reconciliation full of mysterious coincidences. Slow and steady pacing leads to a breathtaking finale. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Sarah G A wild ride from start to finish. Intense, funny, heartwarming, and bizarre. There were a few plot elements that could use a little more explanation (I'm looking at you, Miyuki's plot), but overall it was enthralling. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review red g This is a film that perfectly combines humor and drama, showing truly deep characters that evolve throughout the story. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry. You will enjoy it 100%! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Gustavo R 3 Homeless people find an abandoned little baby girl and they make it their mission to find and confront the mother. This story happens around Christmas and new years making it a perfect season movie. Beautiful story. Great voice acting. And the animation, superb and it’s full of twists and turns. One of my all time favorites 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿/5 on Prime Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Ada Isaís D Such a funny and beautiful movie, a lesson for people who believe that the "traditional family" is the only family that exists Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review Jay W "Tokyo Godfathers" is a 2003 anime movie from director Satoshi Kon. The story follows three homeless people as they find an abandoned baby. Having their own issues to work out, the hoboes decide to try to return the baby personally to the absent parents. Along the way the trio stumble across various misadventures and discover more about themselves. Unique is the word I would use to describe this film. If you line up the 50 best Christmas movies together, "Tokyo Godfathers" stands out for several reasons. The film is very well animated and has great music to accompany it. The story is always interesting, adding in a new twist and turn at just the right moment to keep the audience engaged without being too complicated. The movie is able to balance its humor and sentiment just right. The trio have a good dynamic and their dialogue work well off of each other. And the movie does not shy away from some of the darker elements of humanity. The homeless community during the Christmas season...it is a sobering thing to see. On the negative side, the movie ends pretty abruptly, and the characters can make some frustrating decisions. There are also a fair number of plot coincidences the movie chalks up to Christmas miracles. Which...yeah, I can but that. If you are looking for a different kind of Christmas movie, this is a Christmas gift worth unwrapping. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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