After watching the director's 'Tampopo,' I was excited to see his earlier, well-renowned film (and besides, Tsutomu Yamazaki has been a favorite of mine since Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low'). Sadly, I was disappointed at the lack of humor that was frequent in 'Tampopo' as well as the storyline which never proceeded to get absorbing. When looking for a Juzo Itami movie, do yourself a favor, rent 'Tampopo.' It's cuter, holds together better, and is altogether a better movie than 'The Funeral.'
Review of The Funeral
