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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

2023·Movie
1h 43min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic917.9Rotten Tomatoes100%92%

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A , documentary: , but hopeful, .

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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The performance of a lifetime.

"Ars longa, vita brevis" – art is long, life is short. This is one of Japanese music icon Ryuichi Sakamoto's favorite quotes, and the message that he leaves for viewers at the end of his final concert film, shot before he succumbed to cancer in March 2023. Consisting of only Sakamoto and his piano, Opus features the final live performances of 20 songs that Sakamoto meticulously curated to encapsulate his distinguished 40-year career.
Concert FilmMusical PerformanceBiographicalPoignantMelancholicArtistic LegacyIntimateMinimalistEmotionalMeditative

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Directed by:
Neo Sora
Produced by:
Eric Nyari, Albert Tholen, Aiko Masubuchi
Composed by:
Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Where can I stream Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?

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In the United States, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.