Review of Tampopo (1985) by Eric B — 02 Sep 2013
When I first back in the late 90s, my initial reaction was, "Japanese feature film with a a Monte Python attention span". No, it's themes and lack of slapstick antics aren't reminiscent of the 1970s British troupe, but it's one of the few films that exhibit a similar wild, completely unapologetic attention deficit, while retaining enough semblance of plot to not be mindlessly random.
The juxtaposition of gourmet food with completely unexpected characters (truck drivers, hobos, Yakuza) is original, funny, and thoughtful. This is comedy at its finest and most creative. But don't see it on an empty stomach, you'll just be torturing yourself.
It's a great movie to make an event out of: cook a great dinner, invite over a bunch of friends, and have a night of it.
This review of Tampopo (1985) was written by Eric B on 02 September 2013.
Tampopo has generally received very positive reviews.
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