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73 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Starring: Aya Okamoto, Toru Emori, Yoshiaki Umegaki
  • Summary: Christmas. Snow is turning Tokyo into a white city. Somewhere in Shinjuku, there are three energetic homeless people: Gin (an alcoholic), Hana (an ex-drag queen) and Miyuki (a runaway girl). The holy night is about to witness a memorable encounter as they discover an abandoned baby girl in a pile of garbage bags. (Sony)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    91
    This is a first-class film that will appeal to anyone who wants to see a plausible, witty, absorbing human story told well -- indeed, told gorgeously.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Manohla Dargis
    90
    As with the greatest animated films, the triumph of Kon's work lies not just in its beauty and singularly sophisticated storytelling but in how that beauty and storytelling combine to give the films a sting so human you can forget you're watching a cartoon.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    60
    Will probably appeal most to hard-core fans of Japanese animation and its wide-eyed style, both visual and philosophical.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JeffT.
    10
    Half these critics don't know squat. One of the best movies in recent years that's not just extremely entertaining... it also stays with you. You owe it to yourself to watch it.… Expand
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