Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786301246996 Format: NTSC ISBN: 6301246993 Label: Warner Home Video Manufacturer: Warner Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Warner Home Video Release Date: 1991-01-16 Studio: Warner Home Video
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Customer Rating: Summary: A Pop + Tokyo Disaster Comment: From director Fran Rubel Kuzui, Tokyo Pop is about a young female rock singer who is not appreciated by her band. On a spur of the moment decision, she decides to head off on a trip to Tokyo. She has numerous cross-cultural adventures and ends up singing with a Japanese rock group looking for a gaijin gimmick. So meets up with some interesting characters along the way only to realize that Tokyo is not really the place she belongs. I watched this movie all the way until the end, hoping that along some point it would get better. I think it is basically just a typical 80s B movie. The plot is simple enough but the whole movie itself is slightly creepy and tremendously boring. The viewer does not really even get to know the main character let alone actually like her character. Customer Rating: Summary: The original "Lost In Translation"! Comment: A likable entry in the 80's New Wave/Punk Rock Musical Comedy-Drama genre (in the vein of "Starstruck", "Breaking Glass", "Desperately Seeking Susan", "Smithereens", "The Fabulous Stains", etc.). The somewhat fluffy premise is buoyed by star Carrie Hamilton's winning screen presence (Hamilton employs the the same mixture of goofy charm and genuine warmth that her mother, Carol Burnett, parlayed into a long and successful career). Hamilton is a struggling wannabe rock star who scrapes together enough money to travel to Tokyo at the invitation of a girlfriend. Unfortunately, her flakey friend has flown the coop, and our heroine finds herself stranded in a strange land. Fairly standard "fish out of water" misadventures ensue, including some cross-cultural romance with all the usual complications. For music fans, it is an interesting look at the Japanese music scene circa 1988, and the colorful cinematography showcases all the neon excitement of Tokyo nightlife. One can't help but wonder if Sofia Coppola screened this one while brainstorming "Lost In Translation". Sadly, Carrie Hamilton passed away in 2002. A DVD release would be welcomed. Customer Rating: Summary: Accurate Period Piece Comment: If you are looking for a cinematic masterpiece, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a fun movie that captures life in Tokyo in the early nineties this is for you. I was living in Tokyo when the movie was filmed and I think the film captures the spirit of the period and culture perfectly. Customer Rating: Summary: 'JAPONESE CULTURE, A BEAUTIFUL GAIJIN AND A ROCKSTAR DREAM' Comment: when i saw this movie, the first time was becose i realise than the ultra famous japonese rock band 'X Japan' have a cameo on it, i get really exited to see my favorite band in a movio (only for seconds) but later i get in the story, i'ts about a japonese boy who wany to be a rockstar and meet this american girl (the beautiful carrie hamilton) i'ts a nice love story, and the film have this espectacul photography of japan and the japonese people, IF YOU ARE OTAKU (FAN OF MANGA AND ANIME) OR IF YOU LIKE THE BAND 'X JAPAN' A SAY TO YOU: 'WATCH THIS MOVIE'. i think i really love this movie, maybe is my favorite movie ...
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