菊次郎
あらすじ
高く評価された本作で、粗野でぶっきらぼうな浮浪者・菊次郎は、母親を探す旅に出た少年・正男にとって、思いがけない旅の道連れとなります。一度も母に会ったことのない正男は、再会を強く願い、田舎の故郷から一路東京へ。一方、がさつで口が悪く、日和見主義的な菊次郎は、正男の純粋さや無垢さを己の利益のために利用しようと、彼と行動を共にします。 日本の文化や社会の様々な側面を経験する中で、二人の旅は道中、野外で迷子になったり、様々な個性的な人物に出会ったりと、予想外の珍事に満ちています。旅の途中で、菊次郎は正男に人生の厳しさを教えながら、自身もまた優しさ、共感、そして人との繋がりの大切さといった貴重な教訓を学んでいきます。 東京に近づくにつれ、二人の関係は単なる知り合いから深い絆へと発展し、優しさ、ユーモア、そして感動的な瞬間によって彩られます。菊次郎の荒々しい外面の奥には、愛と受容を求める傷つきやすい魂が垣間見えます。一方で、正男の純粋さは、都会での厳しい現実に直面するにつれて徐々に失われていきます。 旅を通して、是枝裕和監督は子供時代の驚き、社会批評、そして人との繋がりというテーマを巧みに織り交ぜ、ユーモラスで心に響く豊かな物語を紡ぎ出しています。その息をのむような映像美、記憶に残る演技、そして心温まる物語の語り口で、「菊次郎の夏」は日本映画界における愛される名作となりました。
レビュー
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.
