Film Review: I Wish

Film Reviews Wed, 19 Oct 2011 Written by Rasha
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Scene from I Wish (Picture: ADFF).

This charming little (long!) film comes from Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda. Read below for triplew.me’s review of the film…

I Wish tells the story of dreams and miracles in the most delightful and innocent of manners. Two separated brothers - Koichi and Ryu – learn how to deal with the aftermath of their parent’s divorce through their very individual paths. Koichi immerses himself in the ideals of dreams and longs for reuniting his family, while Ryu puts on a happy-go-lucky façade to get on with his life.

The brothers decide to embark on an adventure that might make their dreams come true. Joined by their equally charming friends – they decide to meet and watch the new Bullet Trains as they pass each other, as they innocently believe that the crossing point will provide the reality to their wishes.

This coming of age journey perfectly and intelligently intertwines Japan’s fascination with technology and its beautiful dedication to traditions of the past.

The film follows the progression of this adventure, backed by multiple back-stories of the children – each with a dream of their own.

I Wish is an inspiring tale of the power of dreams, magnified by memorable performances from the cast.

STARRING

Koki Maeda, Oshiro Maeda, Joe Odagiri

DIRECTED BY

Hirokazu Kore-eda

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE


Editor review

Review: I Wish

Rating:
 
 3.0
Reviewed by triplew.me
October 20, 2011
 
Last updated: October 23, 2011
A charming tale of dreams and miracles in the eyes of children. Signified by innocence and adventure. It's not a unique story, but still a delightful one.
 
 

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