Chonmage purin (2010)

Chonmage purin: Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura. With Ryô Nishikido, Fuku Suzuki, Rie Tomosaka, Keisuke Horibe. After praying for a new job, a samurai is transported through time to today’s Japan.

“Just very occasionally films come along that are as like this – itu0026#39;s not great cinema in its exposé or use of film, itu0026#39;s not acting that deserves awards, but is is an immensely charming, delightful and unique romantic comedy of the very, very best sort.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe story is simple: a child and mother see a man dressed in Samurai clothing. It turns out he is from another age. The cultures learn from each other, and the fun ensues.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBig deal you say?u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWell, for this viewer, this is a combination of that great Japanese comedy, Tampopo, and Franceu0026#39;s most successful film ever, Les Visiteurs (without the manic). It wins by reaching out and touching both the heart and the soul – it has many small touches that are simply fun, funny, and genuinely moving.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhile I donu0026#39;t want to oversell it I reckon to see a film that is just simply this enjoyable once a year if that – just great straightforward romantic comedy that just grows and grows. The only shame is that so few will get to see or know about it – if you get a chance to see it, do, it kind of worth it.”