Junkers Come Here
by Junichi Sato
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Director: Junichi SatoDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 105 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-08-19
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Bandai
Movie Reviews of Junkers Come Here
Movie Review: boring and unremarkable movie
Summary: 2 Stars
Being a kids movie does not excuse the poor dialogue, slow plot, and ho hum voice acting found in Junkers Come Here. While children might be entertained by the talking dog and the element of magic, I think the plot is overly simple without much depth. While some may say it's touching, I say there are better movies out there for kids, and anyone else looking for good anime, to enjoy. This anime does not hold up to the quality of any of the Hayao Miyazaki movies, which have much higher quality animation, acting, and soundtracks. I would recommend passing this movie up, especially considering the high cost. Perhpas consider My Neighbor Totoro instead, which is a great imaginative movie for kids and also very touching.
Summary of Junkers Come Here
Based on a novel by author-composer Naoto Kine, this 1994 feature focuses on Sixth-grader Hitomi Nozawa, a latchkey kid who wards off loneliness with Junkers, the schnauzer who talks to her (or does he?). Hitomi's executive mother works long hours, her father travels the world shooting commercials. Aside from Junkers, Hitomi's only companions are Keisuke, the tutor she has a crush on, and Fumie, the flighty maid. Hitomi's parents are contemplating a divorce, but she and Junkers intervene, bringing the story to a happy ending. Junkers Come Here is a pleasant fantasy that captures the loneliness of a girl whose parents don't realize they're neglecting her. Hiroichi Fuse's talky screenplay wears its heart on its sleeve, but the film is a pleasant fantasy with a conclusion many children will wish they could share. (Rated: 7 and older: minor toilet humor, tobacco and alcohol use) --Charles SolomonAnimation DVD Video
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