All About Lily Chou-Chou

"Much of All About Lily Chou-Chou is mesmerizing: some of its plaintiveness could make you weep."

"One of the most haunting, viciously honest coming-of-age films in recent memory."

"Iwai creates Yuichi's world as much through disembodied moments of sight and sound as through action, building to a surprising stab of melancholy. Rating: A-"

"Shunji Iwai’s cruel and heartbreaking tale is a harder watch than most coming-of-age films, and I don’t see myself enduring it a second time, but there’s an undeniable power to its drama. The focus is on two boys who become friends before bullying, school gangs, and brutality have their way with them, and the constant throughout is Lily’s music. It’s a rough watch for the content, but Iwai’s camerawork and style choices also make for an aggressive experience. Fans, though, should rush to pick up this new Blu-ray from Film Movement."

"It’s an interesting tale of teenager coming of age with some serious diversity, and director Shunji Iwai has made a film that people can relate to."

"Poetic and subtly queer"

" it’s well made, well shot with some great camera movement and use of music "