I saw this film on DVD a few days ago and thought it was very well made. While I agree with the fact that it's a too 'romantic' film version of Japan's economic recovery in the 1950's (paid for by the USA of course), it does have an excellent acting cast, great graphics and a good storyline. I'm thinking of course about the failed writer and the boy he takes in - they're so well played by the actors and beautifully so! It does mention the dark side of the economic miracle such as protistution and abandonment of children. No mention is made of the Americans based in Japan and of course the war is mentioned in parts. It does remind me of a film about France (I forgot the name...) in the 1950's and how things changed such as the introduction of freezers, TVS and of course the black stuff - Coca Cola! I'd still watch it, despite the criticism and I do enjoy a 'romantic' film. Besides the Americans have made over romantic films about the 1950's, so surely it's time Japan made one now!
Review of Always: Sunset on Third Street
