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Paco and the Magical Book

2008·Movie
1h 45min
68
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Fantasy, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Great happiness from a little girl.

Onuki asks people in a hospital to perform a play for Paco, who suffers from memory disorder. His only hope is to help Paco survive from her illness.
Fantasy DramaHospital PatientsPlay PerformanceMemory DisorderVisual SpectacleEmotional ResonanceDark ThemesJapanese Cinema

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Paco and the Magical Book worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Paco and the Magical Book?

1 h 45 min

Paco and the Magical Book runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Paco and the Magical Book in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.