Tokyo Godfathers
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14

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  1. ChadS.
    Jul 6, 2005
    9
    Even the most ardent xenophobe has to concede that the exteriors in "Tokyo Godfathers" have astonishing composition and beauty. And then there's the story, so sophisticated(for a cartoon), it's like watching a live-action film that happens to be animated. Satoshi Kon's characters have interior lives. They're so believable, and because my generation was raised on Hanna Barbera and Filmation offerings, we add, condescendingly, for a cartoon. They even have flashbacks.… Expand
  2. JeffT.
    Jun 3, 2006
    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.
  3. ck
    Nov 7, 2004
    8
    It makes us reevaluate the worth of a human being, those three outsiders are as human as anyone else, they were all once born as a precious baby into this world.
  4. BruceB.
    Jan 22, 2004
    9
    Excellent movie, with humor, pathos and a (subtle) social message. Should make anyone a believer in anime as an artform.
  5. RichardP.
    Nov 21, 2004
    10
    It was a nice, full on movie.
  6. BrandonB.
    May 22, 2004
    9
    This movie was very good. It has lots of good aspects such as comedy and its good for any anime fan. Although it was nowhere as near as good as Miyazaki's Spirited away.

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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
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: D. W. Smith
    70
    The story takes some kooky turns and, at times, delves into the supernatural.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Richard James Havis
    80
    It's a touching movie that, like the best animes, transcends the limitations of the genre.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ken Eisner
    80
    With its masterful grasp of comedy, pathos, social commentary and mystical weirdness, Tokyo Godfathers takes anime to a whole new level.
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