Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5411 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-04-10
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Formats: Animated, PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 104 minutes

Customer Reviews

One of the best animated films I have ever seen!
It's brilliant. One of the best creations of Studio Ghibli. In my list, it's right up there with "Spirited Away". I laughed out loud! And not many things can make me do that. At the moment, just the book "Bad Science".

"The Yamadas" is realistic, psychologically accurate, funny, human, and, obviously Japanese! Packed with bonzai trees and Basho's haikus. Oh...

Who said that animation must be elaborated? In "The Yamadas" it's schematic, but you know what, it is just enough for what it is trying to say. Perfect. Like tea ceremony - nothing excessive.

It is about family and perhaps is more accessible to those actually already burdened (or blessed?) with it.

A hilarious gem
I really enjoyed this film, it is split into small comical sections. However if you are to watch this i would recommend to watch in two parts as i found myself wishing it to finish. Nevertheless, a worthwhile addition to the studio ghibli collection.

Great funny anime
Well and simply drawn. Great animation. Story of every day family life, worries and family interactions. Very funny. One to watch to cheer you up.