Ukigusa 1959

Roger Greenspun, New York Times: Ozu is, however, very special in his technique, which by the end of his career, had become very modest, lucid and lovely. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: His spare, slow-moving films are not for all tastes, but once the rhythms are accepted, Ozu's work offers a unique emotional experience. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Sooner or later, everyone who loves movies comes to Ozu. He is the quietest and gentlest of directors, the most humanistic, the most serene. But the emotions that flow through his films are strong and deep. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: The sheer beauty of Ozu's exquisite (and typically eccentric) compositions and the expressive use of sound tell all you need know about the characters, their emotions and relationships. Read more