Always Sunset on 3rd Street (2005)
Always Sunset on 3rd Street (2005)
DVD9 | ISO | NTSC 16:9 | 02:13:00 | 7,39 Gb
Audio: Japanese DTS 5.1 @ 755 Kbps and AC3 5.1/2.0 @ 448/192 Kbps
Subtitles: English, Japanese
Genre: Drama, Family
DVD9 | ISO | NTSC 16:9 | 02:13:00 | 7,39 Gb
Audio: Japanese DTS 5.1 @ 755 Kbps and AC3 5.1/2.0 @ 448/192 Kbps
Subtitles: English, Japanese
Genre: Drama, Family
Leaving her provincial home, teenage Mutsuko arrives in Tokyo by train to take a job in a major automotive company but finds that she is employed by a small auto repair shop owned by Norifumi Suzuki. Suzuki's hair-trigger temper is held somewhat in check by the motherly instincts of his wife, Tomoe, and his young son Ippei immediately bonds with Mutsuko as if she were his older sister. The Suzuki shop lies almost in the shadow of the Tokyo Tower as it rises steadily above the skyline during construction in 1958. Others in the neighborhood also are striving to better themselves as Japan continues to emerge from the shadow of war. Hiromi has just abandoned her shady life as a dancer to start a sake bar. Abandoned by his single mother, young Junnosuke is first handed off to Hiromi but she passes him off to Ryunosuke Chagawa, a struggling writer who runs a candy shop and only manages to sell adventure stories for boys as his serious novels continue to be rejected…
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In 2005 Always - Sunset On Third Street swept not only the hearts of the Japanese people, but also captured 12 of 13 possible awards at the '06 Japanese Academy Awards. With the massive buzz coming out of Japan about this film, I was more than eager to find out what all the commotion was about. I'm usually skeptical about films that garner both critical acclaim and popularity with the masses, but then again I'm more than willing to be proven wrong.
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Set in Tokyo in 1958, Always - Sunset On Third Street takes place primarily on 3rd street and follows the lives of some of the residents living there. The film starts off with a young woman from the countryside named Mutsuko Hoshino (Maki Horikita) arriving in Tokyo via train to start her new job at an automobile company. At the train station, Mustuko meets her new employer Norifumi Suzuki (Shin'ichi Tsutsumi) and soon finds out where she'll really be working much to her surprise. Mr. Suzuki does not actually own an automobile company, but merely owns and operates a small, car repair company out of his home called "Suzuki Auto". Mustuko ends up moving in with Mr. Suzuki, his wife Tomoe (Hiroko Yakushimaru) and his young son Ippei (Kazuki Koshimizu). After some initial confusion and some harsh words exchanged, Mustuko (who's now called Roku by the family) settles down and works side-by-side with Mr. Suzuki repairing automobiles.
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Right across the street from Suzuki's lives Ryunosuke Chagawa (Hidetaka Yoshioka) the owner of a toy/candy store. Ryunosuke is a writer who's fallen on hard times and instead of writing fine literature, he writes children stories for a monthly publication. This has led him to not only be shunned by his family, but made fun of by some of the other residents on 3rd street. One night Ryunosuke finds himself at the local bar down the road swooning over the beautiful bartender Hiromi (Koyuki). Hiromi has recently been entrusted with a young boy named Junnosuke (Kenta Suga) whose mother has abandoned him. After a little too much Sake and some eye-batting by Hiromi, she manages to convince Ryunosuke to watch over Junnosuke. The next morning Ryunosuke wakes up to find Junnosuke in his home and immediately regrets the decision. Before long Ryunosuke discovers that Junnosuke is a fan of his writings and the two grow closer together.
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The remainder of Always - Sunset On Third Street deals with both families, their neighbors and everyday life on 3rd street. Seasons go by and it becomes obvious that times are changing in Japan. Throughout the film in the background, the Tokyo Tower is slowly being built. Technology and Western influence are invading everyday life in Tokyo where televisions, refrigerators and Coca-Cola are becoming household items. Despite being just 13 years after the war, effects are still being felt in Toyko by its residents. In the end Always - Sunset On Third Street is a nostalgic "slice of life" that is uplifting, fulfilling and very entertaining. At some points Always - Sunset On Third Street seems to go a little overboard with melodrama, but never quite feels overwhelming. Whatever minute shortcomings the film has seems insignificant to what it ultimately delivers, lasting quality entertainment.
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Much of Always - Sunset On Third Street success has to do with the fine performances turned in by many of its actors. Kenta Suga and Kazuki Koshimizu are a few of the best child actor's I've seen in some time. Hidetaka Yoshioka, Maki Horikita and Shin'ichi Tsutsumi also turn in wonderful performances and really help bring you into the film. Of course none of this would have possible without the passion that director Takashi Yamazak brought to Always - Sunset On Third Street. Back in 2002, Takashi Yamazaki impressed me with his sci-fi action romp, The Returner . While it was hardly unique and had several shortcomings, the film made great use of CGI (including Transformer like planes) and was ultimately very entertaining. With Always - Sunset On Third Street, Yamazaki has taken his visual effect knowledge and integrated it perfectly into a traditional setting. The recreation of Tokyo circa 1958 is breathtaking as elaborate sets and CGI blend together to provide an enthralling backdrop. I for one can't wait to see what Yamazaki tackles for his next project.
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I'm pleased to say that Always - Sunset On Third Street is a film that deserves all the respect, money and attention it receives (and then some). Easily one of my favorite films to come out of Japan in some time and overall one of the best films I've seen in 2006. Always - Sunset On Third Street is a perfect blend of classic storytelling, traditional filmmaking, great acting and CGI magic. This film will put a smile on your face and possibly even squeak out a tear or two.
Always Sunset on 3rd Street (2005)
The Japanese DVD is excellent, as you would expect for such a high profile release. The transfer is anamorphic and very strong, audio comes in 2.0, 5.1 and DTS varieties, and the English subtitles are excellent – even capturing some of the quirks of dialect when Mutsuko is freshly arrived in Tokyo. In all a very strong presentation for a film that reminds that aiming for mass appeal is not necessarily a bad thing.
Always Sunset on 3rd Street (2005)
Special Features:
- Two Commentary tracks (in Japanese w/o subs)
- Biography
- Trailer
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