Terrific Tokyo!
Three original tales tied together by a singular cityscape, "Tokyo!" really is an amazingly beautiful look into not only human nature but also the capacity to find magic in the mundane.
The three foreign directors manage to tell their tales in such a way that cultural borders are broken, allowing the simplicity of their storytelling to shine through. The characters range from charming to terrifying, amicable to devious. Whether watching a young couple navigate the rigors of city life or witnessing the monstrous Mr. ***** "ravage" the city, you're always watching three dimensional characters as opposed to cardboard cutouts filmmakers seem to be using more and more these days.
Watching Tokyo! was a surrealistic and highly visceral experience that i can't wait to sit through it again. Here's hoping the reports of a June 30th DVD release are to be believed.
Check out Tokyo! as soon as you get the chance, because you will never look at the city the same way again.