So excited to see how they made a full length film out of one of Murakami’s best short stories

@jankafka7330

2 жыл бұрын

"one of Murakami’s best short stories" In the past, I've loved everything I've read by Murakami Haruki. I hadn't read anything by him in a while, so I borrowed the book *Men Without Women* from the library this week. I found the story 'Drive My Car' to be trivial, pointless and boring. It looks as if the movie shares little with the story other than the title...There's a chance it might be good.

@anandarey1127

2 жыл бұрын

is it based "Men without women" ?

@EddieLA78

2 жыл бұрын

I was so thrilled that I recognized the story instantly from the book.

@mansonwong8364

2 жыл бұрын

@@anandarey1127 yes or let’s say based on the shorty story and developing as film

@freindmaker4473

2 жыл бұрын

@@jankafka7330 "a chance it might be good" it won 3 awards at cannes lol

This is truly a lovely film. Everything is pitch-perfect: writing, directing, acting, cinematography, music. I hope people won't skip it because of its length--nearly three hours. Every minute of this film is worth your time. It so deserves all the kudos it has received.

@MrShoryuken1

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved it, a really excellent film. I hope it wins best international film at the Oscars as more people will become aware of it.

@noirrain6005

2 жыл бұрын

Every movie that don’t have woke shyt deserves kudos nowadays.

@jetnavigator

2 жыл бұрын

One of the most boring films I have ever seen and the zenith of artistic self indulgence. The first hour could easily have been edited down to 5 minutes.

@dahliafenr

2 жыл бұрын

@@jetnavigator the problem with assessing art with the level of excitement and boredom is that the message is thrown away. If the photograph of The Tank Man and the painting of Guernica invoke happiness in the viewers' eyes, then it is not the art that has failed, but society. This whole film revolves around depression and lost, it would be insulting if you ask for slapstick action.

@BruceWayne-fw5wn

2 жыл бұрын

@@jetnavigator exactly that’s what I thought and it is also nominated for best picture and best director like wtf and the director of Dune in not even nominated. Oscar wants to represent diversity more than movies itself. Btw I am a Japanese

This film brought me to tears. The actors were so moving and natural. I loved the cinematography.

@KydzPlays

2 жыл бұрын

Most overrated movie of the year and it’s gonna win the oscar too. Fuck my life.

@dandindan

2 жыл бұрын

@@KydzPlays how is this overrated?

@djakkdjakkd

2 жыл бұрын

​@@KydzPlays U just hatin' fool.

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

Go Drive My Car! Go Japan! 🚗🇯🇵

@xoreign

2 жыл бұрын

@@KydzPlays Sorry that your spiderman won't win lmao

The Saab alone has me sold

@MrBrokehisbollo

2 жыл бұрын

They captured the sound of it beautifully. I've only driven Saabs.

@aeropilot4419

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBrokehisbollo lol me too … took delivery of my 900 in December of 1983, drove it for 22 years, then bought a 9-5 Aero Sportwagon 💙💛🇸🇪

@sdefonta

2 жыл бұрын

It's a Saab story

@RushOrbit

2 жыл бұрын

I want this car because of this movie

@MrChristian

2 жыл бұрын

Best car ever! I’m the second owner of my 1990 900 SPG/Aero since 1996 and I still drive it, 25+ years later. And prefer it to my 2015 BMW

数週間前に観に行ったけど本当に素晴らしい映画でした、もっと日本でも注目されなきゃいけない。 Drive my Car is stunning. I'm in awe of its artistry and perfection.

@thienphuchuynh8378

4 ай бұрын

Vietnamese here, always a big love for your country’s Cinema

One of the best films I've ever watched. Gentle and beautiful and overwhelming at the same time. It did full justice to Murakami's story.

The best part of the movie is the conversation between Kafuku and Takatsuki which takes place inside the car. Kafuku sees the reflection of her own daughter in Watari. The play rehearsal part was also too good. The movie explores the meaning of love from various angles.

@okwago

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. that moment is something like you forget the time, holding your breath. as a Japanese, i am happy somehow to hear ppl prasing this movie even tho i have nothing to do with this film haha

@yaboydolphin

2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't even thought of that

@angelt17

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

I cried several times during movie n right now. The struggle of our life could make us pale or rugged but the message was till the end we have to live on caring about each others heart shared with honesty. I play go board game at the korean park n i miss my days with my gone father in 2016. R i p

@Cristobels-Green-Boots

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🌹🙏🏻

@user-xh6ow6uv3i

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you barbara

The original author, Murakami, said on his radio show, "I didn't feel like I had three hours. I'm very good at it. What impressed me most was the stage training, where they hit the desk every time they finished saying the lines." It was a squeaky sound. It's great that this work is appreciated. He praises it.

I have to admit, being a c900 owner myself, that’s first why I searched for this trailer. Watching and reading the description that the Saab is a character in the film only guarantees that I’ll watch what looks to be a good movie.

@MrShoryuken1

2 жыл бұрын

I cannot express how much I want a 900 turbo after seeing this film. If you haven't seen it yet, definitely do.

@chrishartman5383

2 жыл бұрын

That's what caught my eye too. I have a '68 Sonett V4 in the garage, and have had multiple Saabs over the years. Really looking forward to watching this, based on all the positive reviews.

@HeyhitmeBAM

2 жыл бұрын

It was very disappointing, boring

This is not a movie It’s a cinematic experience.Very deep and atmospheric

@newvaguecity

2 жыл бұрын

Because, it is a film, indeed. And a film isn't a movie. One starts its job on you after the seeing is finished. The other is a disposable contract with a studio that steals your time. Cinema is the art of films. Movies is Hollywood and its copies, including Netflix.. Cinema belongs to filmmakers. Movies to an industrial assembly line. On and on.

@HeyhitmeBAM

2 жыл бұрын

@@newvaguecity this film stole 3 hours of my life lol

@brodiemarchant7470

2 жыл бұрын

@@newvaguecity This is ridiculous.

@puriaesfandiari4477

2 жыл бұрын

Actually the Saab is Turbo...

@glpro2696

Жыл бұрын

I've actually seen the movie and tbh it's kinda of garbage..the only thing that is beautiful is the cinematography.Other than that very very bad

This movie is very long and extremely slow paced but I was never bored while watching it.

Just saw this at the Denver Film Festival. While I will say I felt the 3 hour run time, this is one of those films where I didn’t feel it had to be shortened or if the pacing was off; the pacing and momentum was deliberate and intentional, and ultimately the film was just a small beautiful drama of people trying the connect with not just themselves but the world they’re surrounded in. No contrived conflict or forced plot narrative-just people bouncing off each other trying to make sense at the abstract nature at which our world operates in. I hope in the end this film cracks the final top 5 oscars for International Feature. It’s an amazing year for international films.

@taapastrivedi3490

2 жыл бұрын

2021 was truly the 1999 for independent cinema. Not just this, but Memoria, The Worst Person In The World, Petite Maman, Titane, The French Dispatch--there were so many great films, that were brilliant in different ways

@chaotix261

2 жыл бұрын

i completely agree with everything you said, this was easily the best film i’ve seen in recent memory

@LordCrx

2 жыл бұрын

It got a best picture nomination!

@martin43427

2 жыл бұрын

I KNOW!!!! AND BEST DIRECTOR AND ADAPTED SCREENPLAY! It’s so amazing and incredible to see it happen. Never thought back in November when I saw it that it would have this trajectory.

@ArthurBizkit

2 жыл бұрын

It did.

Congratulations! For being the only second Japanese Film in History to Win International Feature Oscar. You have made it :)

@SabyasachiChatterjee82

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@akeminierhex5759

2 жыл бұрын

may I know what is the first one

@rnmm007-bd

2 жыл бұрын

@@akeminierhex5759 It's Departures (2008). In 2009 it became the first Japanese movie to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

@vargvikernesssknife7443

2 жыл бұрын

Why value the Oscars so much? Who even cares about the Oscars anymore lmao.

@muhammedshibin621

2 жыл бұрын

it's not the value of the award. The movie will get more popular and more people will start to watch such movies.

The fact that this movie was immediately distributed by Janus & Criterion during the film festival circuit shows how cinematically emotional and well-done it is.

One of the highlights of this year's London Film Festival for me. Utterly transfixed throughout. Hoping this gets a physical release with extras soon.

@niklas0000

2 жыл бұрын

Dito!

@cinemalights2625

2 жыл бұрын

It probably will. A lot of Janus Films releases get Criterion releases.

@samuraijosh1595

2 жыл бұрын

@@lutzaby1997 you're trolling or you really looked up thesaurus to sound cool.

Finally a trailer that's not just a summary of the entire plot, and that actually makes me want to watch the film.

@MrShoryuken1

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, there's a real craft to editing a good trailer that has been mostly lost these days. You should absolutely see the film, it is brilliant.

@HeyhitmeBAM

2 жыл бұрын

Because there is nearly no plot, this film sucked

@mikays7059

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeyhitmeBAM oscarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

I recently read the short story, completely unaware they made a film on it. Now the trailer brings back so many emotions. I need to watch this film.

This is probably the most successful movie based on Haruki Murakami's novel. Even if this work makes many changes to the original. I watched this movie without reading the original. But when I finished watching the movie, I certainly felt that I had touched Haruki Murakami's work. The story moves deeper into the body and mind, not from the surface of a person or event. They travel to pick up a hope from the dark abyss that is out of reach. For what? To stay alive. If you are a fan of Haruki Murakami, I recommend you to watch it without reading the original.

@majesthijmenii1976

2 жыл бұрын

You've probably already seen it but I also highly recommend Burning (2018), it's also based on a short story by Murakami

@masssa767

2 жыл бұрын

@@majesthijmenii1976 Yes, I'm very interested in the movie, Burning. I haven't seen it yet. For me, the movie version of Norwegian Wood is not a good memory. That's why I thought it was impossible to make Haruki Murakami's novel into a movie. But that was a misunderstanding. Thankfully.

Now an Academy Award winning film. Congratulations to Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Japan

Hands down the best movie of the year, lucky enough to see it at a festival. It might place very high in the upcoming Sight&Sound poll, a top 250 will be quite something.

The actress playing the driver is also the lead singer of the soundtrack of weathering with you😍

Everything about this movie is brilliant. Writing, directing, music, cinematography, Every sense of this mov is worth to watch. Especially the last sense of the film stuck with me for days after watching, it hits me on so many levels, I think it's one of ones that I will remember for a long time and perhaps will remain in my mind for a while!

@jetnavigator

2 жыл бұрын

Probably the most boring film I've ever seen. Both my wife and I nodded off. I asked her if that film reflects how Japanese people think and she said, "no way". If you're into self induldent artistic wanks then this is right up your alley. But if you're into interesting stories and characters then give it a miss.

Truly one of the best films of this century, and all-time classic. The emotional punch and depth was something really special, with a perfect pacing, editing and performances.

Instantly became one of favorite films of all time. Thank you criterion for recognizing a living legends work. All I need is a criterion release of this one right here.

I recently read the Murakami short that this is based on in his collection "Men Without Women" (2014) at my local library. I recognized elements of the story right away in this trailer which is a promising sign. Very much excited to see how the rest of it plays out on-screen!

@doubleoscar773

2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see this with a Q&A with Ryusuke Hamaguchi after. He said that Murakami liked the adaptation so much he couldn't tell which elements were from his original story and which were from the director.

@friendlywitness

2 жыл бұрын

@@doubleoscar773 nyff?

@doubleoscar773

2 жыл бұрын

@@friendlywitness yessir

@karenling2106

2 жыл бұрын

japanese

@anandarey1127

2 жыл бұрын

so it is based from haruki murakami's novel?

Gives me hope that The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle gets a competent film adaptation one day.

@xv_2046

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Emphasis on the word COMPETENT.😛

@xv_2046

2 жыл бұрын

@soullumi hello.. Im sure you've read the wind up bird chronicle. How was it? I've only read portions of it. I've been meaning to read the whole book but i just cant find the time.

@suborno9249

2 жыл бұрын

@@xv_2046 i am almost in the end of the book and as far as it can say, there's a lot of surrealism in it, but then again its, magical. If you haven't completed yet, i must say you should.

I saw this at the Brisbane International Film Festival and can confirm this is one of the most beautiful films of the year

Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Hirokazu Koreeda are two of Japan’s best directors working today and the Criterion Collection is recognizing both of them. This makes me incredibly happy.

@aninjaguardian

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Hamaguchi and Koreeda are two of the best humanist filmmakers I know

I've just heard of this...I'm a fan of Murakami's works and Hidetoshi Nishijima. Excited for this. Can already feel the heavy pathos from this alone.

Ryusuke Hamaguchi released two goddamn masterpieces in the same year. I haven't had the opportunity to see Drive My Car yet (I think the Oscar buzz will help push for a theatrical or streaming release) but I've seen his previous three films: Happy Hour, Asako I & II, and Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy. Hamaguchi is a modern master and easily one of the best directors I've discovered recently. All of his films are simply exquisite

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece film is my new runner-up of Best Picture now

best movie of the year!!!!!! i am so overjoyed to see it again!!!!!!!

I appreciated this cinema in February and I have not been able to stop thinking of it ever since.

Compelling! I just had to go back for a second time. Please watch in a cinema for a totally immersive experience with many delicate payoffs.

I want to see this. I miss films like this and sometimes you need a good cry

One of the most poetically realized movies I've ever seen. Simply beautiful

I consider myself a bit of a "film buff" and this is one of the very best films I have ever seen ! It earns a Rotten Tomatoe score of 98 for a reason. In fact, several reasons ! !

I'm so glad a Japanese was finally nominated for an Oscar.They've made so many great movies for so long.As someone who grew up driving handed down(and new-Saabs)I wonder how rare they are in Japan.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017

2 жыл бұрын

That Saab looks beautiful.

@kevincarlson4562

2 жыл бұрын

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 It sure did.I think the most beautiful I had was a black '97 900 se.

@Gadottinho

9 ай бұрын

the oscar and the nobel prize are as racist as ever lol

That looks amazing. Healing through film.

the best trailer ever!!! had to replay several times!!!

岡田将生さんの演技がとても良かった。 こんなにスケールの大きな役者さんだったっけ？と正直びっくりした。 彼が世界的に認められることを願います。 I was impressed by the performance of Masaki Okada as Takatsuki. He said in an interview he was finally able to become an actor by appearing in this movie despite his more than 15 years of experience. I think he known for "I give my first love to you" in asia. I hope he will be recognized worldwide.

Beautiful story - Well-deserved an award!!

haruki murakami - this man's writing is like reading a lucid dream when awake

Who's here after the Ocars nominations? Great movie.

Movies like this reminds me of why I love watching them .

A 3hr movie. Was a relaxing Mello drama. Had a peaceful enjoyable time watching this. Good movie.

Saab just won an Oscar 😆 well deserved based on the quality of the cars.. and the movie, of course, wow! 🚗

@ladislavzima8382

2 жыл бұрын

The movie was an ad for the car. Also I saw a line of Hundays when they were at a market at the end, so maybe a product placement?

@gabrielgomez2483

2 жыл бұрын

@@ladislavzima8382 Saab is been out of the car industry for 11 years there is no ad placement

@ladislavzima8382

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielgomez2483 you just didn't catch the joke. Also even if Saab still produced cars, the one in the movie was old.

@babatune5751

2 жыл бұрын

Did they bang ?

I was already thought about Haruki Murakami and yes! He is showed up on the trailer screen. I knew it!

Murakami knows how to weave a touching story. Great man, great works. Was so ecstatic when found out this was japan's submission for the oscars.

@gooacnt707

2 жыл бұрын

Won’t get an Oscar good films never do

@swimsanta3132

2 жыл бұрын

@@gooacnt707 Parasite won best picture

@ryanhill5137

2 жыл бұрын

@@gooacnt707 It'll win international at least

We are so excited to watch the movie this Thursday in Wilmington, NC.

I haven't heard of this movie! Can't wait to see it now!

Not a cliche in sight. A tremendous, touching, and wonderful film. See it!

Omedetou. Congrats !❤️👍🏼

Just exited the theater. I need time to digest this film. It was…. Spectacular.

おめでとうございます 面白いですこれから見てみます！

The most unexpectedly discovered favorite film of mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(had the vibe of Burning by Lee Chang Dong, immersive, expressive, heartfelt!) Acting, writing, cinematography, screenplay....this film is packed with everything. But not for fast paced movie lovers....

Loved this movie! Not sure I'd have looked forward to 3 hours had I known in advance, but for both my husband and me, there was no point at which we wanted it to end. It was beautiful. I hadn't read this particular story, but I've read several of Murakami's novels and it felt very much like him. So happy it received a much-deserved nomination.

I've been wanting to see this film since I heard about it at Cannes. Looks amazingly beautiful

This has been on my to watch list for a while and it just got nominated for an Oscar I guess I need to watch it ASAP!!!😩

Oh wow from the trailer alone i like it

Nominated for 4 categories in Oscars 2022!!! Congratulations 'Drive my car' ❤️ Totally Deserved!!🙏

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

Best Picture Director Adapted Screenplay International Film from Japan

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryûsuke Hamaguchi you are so great

Congratulation for the win!!

Soundtrack is gorgeous.

I loved this movie, come to the collection or the channel already!

I hope this movie can win Oscar nomination

looking forward to watch this! I love toko, and I need to see her act.

これだけ新しい作品がCriterionに加わるとは… すごい…

I feel fortunate to have been born in the same world where this film was made

I wouldn't change a single thing. Beyond incredible!

oh wow this looks amazing

booked my tickets for this movie :)

SAAB FOREVER

+1 for the red SAAB 900 Turbo … drove one for 22 years, 407,000 miles ❤️👍🏼

@JS-yj7ow

2 жыл бұрын

Here I am scrolling for like minded posts. 407k is a good goal, I’ve only got 230k on my c900 vert. I think this will be a must watch!

@ryunzen074

2 жыл бұрын

WOW!

@geekane9462

2 жыл бұрын

But was it red? 😂

GG RYUSUKE HAMAGUCHI! Nominated for Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, and International Feature

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeeees I am so happy well deserved 🥰❤

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Oscars

I loved the story and I'm so glad that is is ecranised. I cannot wait to watch it!! If it were as half as good as Murakami's story, then it is worth the wait!

@DMB1138

2 жыл бұрын

What does "encranised" mean?

@DMB1138

2 жыл бұрын

My bad I got it.

94th academy award winner definitely 💪💪

@tiki1750

2 жыл бұрын

@@dariussalepetru6770 I think worst person in the world or flee stand a solid chance but it’s probably down to this and worst person

This was so beautiful

I didn’t know a trailer could make you cry

Hope this film will get more attention after academy awards 👍

Watched last night. Loved it. There are some films that I go into not knowing a single thing about it. This was one of them. Hadn’t seen the trailer until now.

With all those awards and nominations, i still feel this movie is kinda underrated. Not many people talk about this amazing movie. People should watch this masterpiece not just Dune. I'm not saying Dune was bad in fact it's also masterpiece but man this movie should get more recognition.

@harrysvu

2 жыл бұрын

It's because it's not playing anywhere in theaters, I live in a city of 4 million people

@HeyhitmeBAM

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated?? It’s Oscar nominated for best picture, and it sucks. It’s overrated as hell lol

@joshtuk

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeyhitmeBAM seriously. I like slow movies and this shit was like watching paint dry.

@diane5140

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeyhitmeBAM Seems like you missed the meaning or you are just too into Hollywood's insanely fast pace.

@HeyhitmeBAM

2 жыл бұрын

@@diane5140 Assumption level: 3000. If that’s what I was why would I go see it in theaters in the first place.

Anyone here after finding out that this film got nominated for Best Picture in the Oscars?

@mohammadnomankhan8061

2 жыл бұрын

Aye aye captain.

@raflesia9

2 жыл бұрын

Here

@parthgandhi1390

2 жыл бұрын

Read it in the paper, haha

@kickyadick

2 жыл бұрын

I am not surprised at all. Actually was thinking wow these pictures they did look so beautiful

@cinephile9346

2 жыл бұрын

Me

I cant wait to see this masterpiece.

Beautiful Saab-always liked those.

I was absolutely mindblown by the short story. It hit me very hard. Glad to see this is getting good reviews, very eager to watch it.

People are underestimating this movie so much. This might win Best International Feature

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

And Adapted Screenplay but not Best Picture. Power of the Dog will win

I can’t wait to watch this film.

I definitely want to see this thank you

this is so beautiful

SAAB!

Trailer is just WOW. Hopeful that I can watch this. Need to do my assignment

this shouldve won best picture

So excited to watch this one

DRIVE MY CAR - BEST PICTURE, DIRECTOR, ADAPTED SCREENPLAY, AND FOREIGN FILM NOMINEE!!!!! LETS FUCKING GO!

@dariussalepetru6770

2 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeeeeeey Same for Nightmare Alley, Encanto, Flee and Spider-Man No Way Home makes me so happy got nominated at the Oscars good job

Happy to see that this film grabs academy award as well...

i always love cars like this

This is masterpiece

Movie is truly a work of art :)

I love Murakami’s work and this looks gorgeous.

It is marvellous, just like moving contemporary Japanese literature to the acreen