'Norwegian Wood' is a movie about love. Not people in love but people who want to be in love, who are obligated to love, or can't experience it. The movie follows Watanabe as he tries to find love. The relationships are all one-sided, unhappy and unsatisfying. There's a lot of talk about sex and ennui but there's no real depth to the film. It takes place in Tokyo during the 60's. There doesn't seem to be much reason for this. Other than the costuming there's nothing '60's' about it. A few of the characters kill themselves with no reason or explanation. The movie never takes you anywhere, never engages you, and leaves you slightly depressed.Don't See It.
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