Tampopo

1986, Movie, NR, 114 mins

Tampopo: Review

A hilarious comedy from Japan concerned exclusively with food, TAMPOPO begins in a movie theater as we (the viewing audience) sit watching the audience in the film. In walks a suave yakuza attended by his girlfriend and an entourage of goons. Gangster and moll sit down in the front row, while the henchmen set up a table filled with delectable food. As the gangster eats, he suddenly notices us watching him, leans forward into the camera, and asks, "What are you eating?" He th... read more leave a comment