Madadayo
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  • Summary: In 1943 a beloved professor begins writing full-time. A series of events ensues including old students visiting and a fire that forces him to move.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Desmond Ryan
    100
    A profound and deeply moving exploration of facing death with dignity.
  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    80
    Has the expressionistic simplicity of Kurosawa's other late films.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Amy Taubin
    80
    Unabashedly personal and uncool...but between you and me, dear reader, I love it to death.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    Kurosawa's farewell film is full of sentiment, tears, toasts and songs.

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