Kikujiro
Plot
Berikut adalah sinopsis film "Kikujiro": Dalam film Jepang yang diakui secara kritis ini, Kikujiro, seorang tunawisma berkarakter kasar, menjadi teman perjalanan yang tak terduga bagi Masao, seorang anak laki-laki yang sedang dalam misi mencari ibunya. Perjalanan dimulai ketika Masao, yang belum pernah bertemu ibunya, berangkat dari kota kelahirannya di pedesaan menuju Tokyo, didorong oleh keinginan kuat untuk bersatu kembali dengannya. Kikujiro, yang berani, bermulut besar, dan oportunistik, bergabung dengan Masao, memanfaatkan kenaifan dan kepolosan anak laki-laki itu demi keuntungannya sendiri. Saat menelusuri seluk-beluk budaya dan masyarakat Jepang, petualangan mereka membawa mereka ke serangkaian kemalangan, mulai dari tersesat di alam liar hingga bertemu dengan berbagai karakter eksentrik. Sepanjang perjalanan, Kikujiro mengajarkan Masao tentang kerasnya realitas hidup, sembari juga belajar pelajaran berharga tentang kebaikan, empati, dan pentingnya koneksi antarmanusia. Saat mereka mendekati Tokyo, hubungan mereka berevolusi dari sekadar kenalan menjadi ikatan yang mendalam, ditandai dengan momen kelembutan, humor, dan kepedihan. Di balik penampilan kasar Kikujiro, kita melihat sekilas jiwa yang rentan, merindukan cinta dan penerimaan. Sementara itu, kepolosan Masao secara bertahap terkikis saat ia menghadapi kerasnya realitas hidup di kota. Sepanjang perjalanan mereka, sutradara Hirokazu Kore-eda dengan mahir menenun tema-tema keajaiban masa kanak-kanak, kritik sosial, dan koneksi antarmanusia, menciptakan permadani kaya yang sekaligus lucu dan menyentuh hati. Dengan sinematografi yang memukau, penampilan pemeran yang tak terlupakan, dan penceritaan yang menghangatkan hati, "Kikujiro" telah menjadi sebuah klasik yang dicintai dalam sinema Jepang.
Ulasan
Hudson
The ending brought me to tears. Overwhelmed by an immense sense of loneliness.
Elsie
It's known that Takeshi Kitano had a strained relationship with his mother. As his career began to flourish, she would constantly pressure him for money each month, often resorting to verbal abuse over the phone if there were any delays. Kitano was deeply resentful of his mother's greed and materialism, even considering not attending her funeral when she passed away. Later, his elder brother presented him with two mementos left by their mother: a letter and a bankbook. The letter read: "My son, you've been a restless spirit since childhood, and I worry you'll end up with nothing..." The bankbook contained ten million yen.
Julian
100 out of 100 people will assume Kikujiro is the little boy in the film just from seeing the title. Even after watching it, the same assumption will likely resurface whenever they see the title again.
Nia
Never have I seen such tender-hearted rascality, never have I seen such rascally tenderness.
Frances
The film is a wild, unpredictable ride that feels like a chaotic yet beautifully orchestrated chaos. It’s a riot of emotions, humor, and heartache, delivered with such raw honesty that it leaves you breathless.Director Takashi Kitano and his cast are on fire here, pushing boundaries and exploring the messy, messy human condition in a way that's as thrilling as it is terrifying. This isn't just a movie—it's a cinematic carnival, and you won’t want to miss a second of it.
Claire
"Kikujiro's larger-than-life charisma makes him the perfect companion for Masao, turning a lonely journey into an unforgettable adventure."
Zoey
Kikujiro is a wild ride of humor and heartache, following Masao's quest with the unpredictable Kikujiro. A unique combo that turns an ordinary mission into an unforgettable journey.
