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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90Chicago ReaderAndrea GronvallChicago ReaderAndrea Gronvall"Weird but cool," as one character says -- yet the movie is also remarkably touching.
- 88Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsChicago TribuneMichael PhillipsThe most charming comedy in town, writer-director-editor Katsuhito Ishii's 2003 piece is a modern Japanese variation on "You Can't Take It With You," with some lovely fantastical flourishes.
- 75New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoA tad too long, "Tea" is nevertheless touching and funny, with charming performances. You might say it's as calming as a hot cup of green tea.
- 70The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe New York TimesNeil GenzlingerA bit of patience is required to get through The Taste of Tea, but patience is often rewarded, and it certainly is by this droll and oddly touching film.
- 70Village VoiceVillage VoiceWarm and fantastical family portrait.