Fresh
... the slapstick and sentiment make for a queasy mixture.
Kevin Courrier, Globe and Mail
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Kikujiro
Overview
Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.
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Top critics, in their words
61%
Tomatometer
Fresh
... a great deal of fun.
Patrick Z. McGavin, Hollywood Reporter
Rotten
... its treacly mix of emotional manipulation and klutzy comedy will make it hard to digest for most audiences.
David Rooney, Variety
Fresh
The result is a heart-tugger made totally irresistible because of the combination of Kitano's wry, sly sense of humor and his rigorous detachment.
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
The comic drama is refreshingly anti-sentimental but will break your heart anyway.
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle
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