FuzzyTagz
If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.
Hadrina
The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
Kinley
This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
SnakesOnAnAfricanPlain
Beautifully underplayed and explored in a mature and realistic fashion. The relationship between brother and sister is never displayed as wrong nor right, making this an honest film which the audience can perceive in their own ways. Most will find it slow, as many will not be able to appreciate the quiet decay of something both beautiful and destructive. These quiet moments are for us to think and feel as the film progresses, an empty or closed mind will not serve this film well. Most scenes are made up of 1-3 characters discussing the events, but in a subtle and dark way. The smallest moments can have the most dramatic impact. The mother discovering a bed that's not been slept in. The smile as Yori watches Iku etc. Wonderful moments and a wonderful movie.
kalany_m
Forget what you've heard before about what this story is about. This story is about a love that is doomed in every respect, but even so is still so deep that it can not be denied.This movie tested my patience. At certain points the movement on screen was so slow that I started to think there was something wrong with the disc player I was using. I am not a fan of 'artsy' films. I do not usually shed tears during 'emotional moments' in movies. I am not familiar with the other incarnations of this story in Japanese comic or animation form so I am judging it based only on what I saw in this film.The ending got under my skin and made me shed tears. Due to a painfully beautiful ending I can not give this movie higher praises. Upon a 2nd viewing all the almost unbearable slowness makes sense and is actually appreciated! The acting once thought hollow now seems only reserved emotions. I found the movie to be a true experience.I recommend that if you can bare the initial slowness to give this movie a chance and hopefully you will come away with a deeper understanding of what love is and can be. Ironically, this was an extremely moving film with the least amount of actual movement I have seen in a very long time. I am personally very thankful to have seen this film.
Scribblenaut
This page is about the anime not the live-action movie.(SPOILERS)Anywho, as for my thoughts on the show. It was just borderline for me. The story starts off with two twins playing in a park and the boy, Yori, tells his parents that one day he was going to marry his twin sister, Iku. Of course the parents laugh at it thinking it was a joke. We are then fast-forwarded to the present where 16 yr. old Yori finds himself romantically in love with his Iku. Then we find out that Yori is transferring to a school in another prefecture (basically a Japanese version of a U.S. state. Then the drama begins (cue lonely inner monologue with sad Incredible Hulk-like piano).The animation, although somewhat generic, is beautiful to look at and the first few minutes set you up for what looks like great story of the inner turmoil of a boy who is just now discovering love only to find out that it's his sister. But sadly that ends in about ten minutes as the main character makes out with his sister and finds out she has the same feelings.This anime fails because of the fact that the two leads despite being made for each other (quite literally considering not only are they twins but they are also the product of someone's imagination) seem to lack a certain mutual attraction. (personally I blame the script) But it seems as though Yori is forcing the emotionally immature Iku to love him the he wants. I mean in the scene where she tells him that she is interested in a serious relationship with a boy. Then after they argue he jumps in her bed while, she is still feeling betrayed he kisses her. Not only that but throughout the whole time Yori is making the first move. (save for once but I'll get to that later)When they do have their intimate moments and you're like "Finally they can be together." they continue to pound the fact that they're twins into your mind. I know it sounds a little immature but you just can't convince me that this is alright.On top of that Yori is a total dick because it seems that not only is he playing on the emotions of his sister he is playing her best friend and driving a wedge between those two. Making his sister even more alone and emotionally vulnerable. Like when Iku finds out that Yori had sex with Tomoko (her best friend) Iku starts to feel unimportant and wants to have sex with Yori at the same spot. But above all else he leaves at the end!!! Where he even admits that even though he told Iku not to cry, she will. Not only that but he leaves Tomoko a wreck (he probably took her virginity) now God only knows what she's going to tell people at school. Also, who knows if her and Iku can ever be friends again. Also it appears Yori's best friend Yano also doesn't approve of his relationship.I'll admit even though this may seem like a negative review it's not. My Sister, My Love leaves you wanting more as opposed to feeling unsatisfied. I would like to know more about Yano and his past and future with Iku (when Yori questions Iku about boys she likes he indicates they she had a crush on his friend Yano) Also Iku's having to adjust w/o Yori in the picture as well as her trying to path things up with Tomoko. And despite his acting like a jerk I would like to see Yori's future exploits. Rather than being a single episode OVA I say My Sister, My Love makes more sense as a series' pilot.
8thSin
There is an old Japanese saying: 「終わり良ければ全て良し」"As long as the ending is good, it's all good"... They were talking about this movie.This movie is about a pair of twins who loves each other finally starts acting on it. The first 1:30 of this movie was incredibly slow. Of course, this is very typical of many Japanese films, but it was extremely difficult to watch because all the characters seemed emotionless and it felt as if they were reading lines off a big board behind the camera. I was about to give this film a mediocre rating like 3/10 at this point, then the last scene started... The long shot starting with rock/paper/scissors in the last scene is probably the most amazing shot I've ever seen in Japanese movie or drama so far. All the monotonous dialogs, long silences, emotionless acting were buildups for this very last scene, where the emotion finally erupts. I've never been a believer in Matsumoto Jun's acting skills, but I've been proved wrong in the very last 10 minutes. The ending was very deep, as the two main characters, without words exchanged, realize their relationship will never reach anywhere, and 10 the last steps were taken, lass kiss was exchanged.Although some of the character's actions didn't make sense early in the movie, I enjoyed it a lot thanks to the great ending and the cuteness of Eikura Nana.Recommended for patient MatsuJun or Eikura Nana fans.
