Only Yesterday

  • 1991


MOVIE IS effective emotional important sensitive cinematic
Close Video

See Where to Watch Only Yesterday
Positive Reviews 45
Negative reviews 3
Average Rating 3.9/5
effective emotional important sensitive cinematic

  • All
  • Positive
  • Negative
3.0
But its that betwixt and between quality thats made Only Yesterday a favorite among the American Ghibli fans whove found a way to see it. Av Club
3.0
But as gorgeous and creative as Only Yesterday is, it isnt hard to figure out why it had such a long path to American distribution. EW
5.0
Like Kaguya, it functions as a highly sensitive and empathetic consideration of the situation of women in Japanese society but its also a breathtaking .. Rogerebert
4.4
In Young Hunter, director Marco Berger offers us a gripping look at the tragedies that surface precisely when desire isnt allowed to express itself fr ..
4.4
It isnt that Taeko doesnt want to grow up, but that she doesnt really know what that means, even after she meets a handsome farmer (Patel) who seems s ..
3.5
Handkerchiefs should be considered essential for viewing this lovely, overlooked in the U.S. addition to Takahata and Ghiblis already perfect CV.
4.5
Mr. Takahatas psychologically acute film, which was based on a manga, seems to grow in impact ... as the adult Takao comes to a richer understanding o .. The New York Times
4.4
Its two hour running time doesnt tick by as much as it stands majestically still. Paste Magazine
4.5
The story of a young woman who moves back and forth between childhood memories and the dilemmas of her current life, Only Yesterday is a realistic, pe ..
4.5
A story with universal themes that simultaneously details one girls experience, Only Yesterday is inquisitive, meditative work of art. The Young Folks
3.8
The animation is marked by a simple sort of elegance; the story lucidly and lyrically moves back and forth from 1982 to 1966 ... The Globe And Mail
4.4
Only Yesterday is a meditation on coming of age, the ways our personalities are formed, and informed. Philly
4.5
Its both an important part of Ghiblis history and a gem in its own right. Village Voice
4.4
I have little in common with Takeo, yet I related to her experiences as if they were my own. This represents the genius of Takahata. ReelViews
3.0
Only Yesterday is 25 years old, but it remains surprisingly relevant, warmly conceived and executed from beginning to end. Blu Ray
1.5
Half coming of age story, half adult drama, the film demonstrates Takahatas belief that animation need not be limited to childrens fantasy. Chicago Reader
4.4
Takahatas screenplay doesnt just consider the life and memories of Taeko, though. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Remember, this is a 25 year old film that could have been made today.
4.4
Isao Takahatas film is an animation miracle so subtle that it doesnt fully hit you till you take it home and into your dreams. Rolling Stone
4.5
Photo: Gkids) The animation isnt showy, but its beautiful, providing clear delineations between Taekos past and present. Az Central
5.0
Even that doesnt explain it, but I suspect you will understand if you see the film. Mountain X
4.5
Little conflicts may pop up here and there, but the story isnt dominated by any of them; its driven by movement that encompasses a much larger range o .. Film Inquiry
4.5
Jeff Bridges is charmingly befuddled and Barbra doesnt take herself quite so seriously. Boston Herald
3.0
Rather, theres a relationship of important and superfluous moments paired together. The Film Stage
4.4
The movie will probably go over the heads of little children, but its certainly for thoughtful older kids and their parents. Boston Globe
3.0
With Only Yesterday, Takahata not only succeeds in transmitting how years can flash by, also the way that passage of time makes clearer the moments th .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.5
At a time when the Hollywood studios have been criticized for their failure to present womens stories, Only Yesterday offers a warmly engaging account .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.0
A warm and playful reminder that while we all must leave childhood, we should do our utmost to ensure our childhood never leaves us. Herald Sun
3.5
Much of the emotional content is universal, especially the feelings of disappointment and shame that animation can portray with special force. The Age
4.0
Crowe and Gosling.Entertainment may be littered with classy double acts, but only the wisest sage couldve foreseen the Gladiator star and Drives cucum .. Games Radar
4.0
This is hushed, delicate, detail oriented filmmaking of the highest quality. Lw Lies
5.0
The most singularly mature, adult oriented of all Ghiblis theatrical features... a cinematic masterpiece of the first order. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.5
A poignant memory piece made by the animation masters at Japans Studio Ghibli. Sltrib
1.5
Still, its remarkable how many early traumasboth banal and highly specificit addresses in its soft pastel way. Straight
4.0
Only Yesterday doesnt need crazy creatures to justify its animation. Metro New York
3.0
Sadly, the audience isnt given much time to reflect when the script spells things out. Movie Mezzanine
4.0
Only Yesterday is a nostalgia tinged, gloriously detailed animation for adults and older children that doesnt shy away from real and universal issues .. Film 4
4.4
Another sumptuous visual feast from the studio, full of endless images finely detailed and often lavish. Seattle Times
4.5
Unlike the bulk of Ghiblis back catalogue, particularly Miyazakis nine features, theres not a fantastical edge to the film that could easily hook fami .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
While feeling a little outdated at times in terms of dialogue, Only Yesterday is perhaps the finest example of Studio Ghiblis timelessness.
4.0
With Studio Ghibli in an indefinite haitus, we must cherish their beloved films, and this is one of the very best. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.4
The result is the most Proustian of animated films a work of art that is effective on its face but also a stimulus for profound memories. Commercial Appeal
3.5
But theres an emotional honesty in Only Yesterday thats hard to come by, and worth experiencing. Chesapeake Family
3.0
The childhood segments are very cute and charming but the adult sections drag a bit and are a little preachy. rachelsreviews.net
4.5
To say this film is anything less than outstanding would be arrogant from my part.
4.5
As he did with Grave of the Fireflies, Takahata infuses the smallest of moments with a sense of sublime longing. The true joys of life are never far f .. Sd City Beat
3.0
This masterful film undeniably proves that Studio Ghibli was lightyears ahead of everyone else working in animation. Chris Stuck Mann
4.5
Only Yesterday is about an adult woman making adult decisions, something much bigger and scarier than any energy ball thrown at Goku. Hyperallergic



See Where to Watch Only Yesterday