Tokyo Godfathers
Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  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: Michael O'Sullivan
    90
    Part of the spell cast by this magical film is its ability to make an unvarnished political statement about economic reality and social alienation while, at the same time, seducing its audience into believing in the transformative power of love and the almost supernatural beauty of the everyday.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    88
    A spellbinding piece of Japanese anime from one of the form's new masters, director-writer Satoshi Kon.

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User 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.… Full Review »
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