Perfect Days

A slow burn for sure, but it burns for a long time even after the movie is over.

Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence Armor

*Spoiler alert* I think most of the ‘reviewers’ missed the point of this movie. Yes it was about everyday life, but that was just the quick take. However, this man was from a very wealthy family, yet he lived simply as a humble toilet janitor. About the lowliest job a person can have. He was estranged from his father, as you can see from that short visit from his sister in that fancy car.(indicating his wealthy background) You could tell she loved her brother. He became a perfectionist in that he was so regimented. The very last scene where he is crying while driving (notice is was not his usual route, so that meant he was going to see his father for perhaps the last time) SO….because his father is passing and whatever the rift, it was left ‘undone’. He had briefly let his highly guarded self open up and was sobbing. (If I remember correctly) What had happened between him and his father that he went the opposite way in life, to live as a poor toilet janitor? Why was he so regimented? Was his father so cruel to him and he couldn’t live up to his dad’s estimate of what a man is? That is my take. 🙃

Amazing. Puts things in perspective.

Una película muy linda, sin tramas enredadas o giros de tuerca inesperados. Es una película muuuy introspectiva que se narra a través de la contemplación.

Such a moving, big hearted movie, a sanity check for one's equilibrium, in our busy, rushed preoccupied, stressed world. A must see movie. The last scene alone is worth the price of the ticket.

Accompany Hirayama as he goes about his daily business (no pun intended) cleaning toilets in the hip Shibuya district. Life flows across the canvas. The film is at its best in the zen like moments of Hirayama's daily routines and only dips when others are focused on (e.g. the chap dancing by the water). An excellent meditation on finding happiness in the small things.

The entire film industry has much to learn from this simple yet amazing film. Thank you, Wim, for creating this masterpiece. I've placed a small poster next to my desk as a reminder that greatness can be achieved through small, thoughtful steps.

It took me to a world that I quite frankly enjoyed...thoroughly. I almost wish I can watch more of what Hirayama is up to, I have a deep respect for his high values of hard work and love the idea of a modest life being every bit as fulfilling as that of a social media influencer...and then some.

This film certainly feels good to watch. The main character is an introspective man of purity and good energy. I wish I had his positive energy. His day-to-day routine is really an analyzation of life. A reflection of time passed. Throughout his day, he takes time to appreciate those little moments that so many just let pass by without really noticing. A stopping and smelling of the roses, so to speak. As he falls asleep, the beautiful visuals of the day were really nicely done. In the last scene, as he drives and begins to both smile and cry, that is life captured in one man's face. Life is filled with highs and lows, yet life goes on. Wim Wenders certainly created a special film in Perfect Days. I have only seen a few of his pictures, but this one is by far my favorite. Koji Yakusho's performance was breathtaking. I highly recommend. 94/100