Two Walnuts
Two Walnuts

Two Walnuts

2007Movie45 minJapanese

Ayaka Nakanishi is an ordinary twelve year old girl walking Ryan, her German shepherd, when heavy rain obliges her to seek refuge inside a telephone booth. The storm causes a strange phenomenon that sends both Ayaka and her dog back in time to March 7th, 1945.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Ben AffleckGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two estranged childhood friends, now successful but unfulfilled, reunite in their hometown after years apart. They are forced to confront their past mistakes and diverging life paths as they navigate a series of absurd and poignant events, leading them to re-evaluate their priorities and the true meaning of friendship and success.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the chemistry between the leads and the nuanced exploration of male friendship and mid-life anxieties. Some found the plot occasionally meandering, but the strong performances and witty dialogue were consistently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of friendship and relatable themes of regret and second chances.
  • The witty, sharp dialogue and strong performances from the lead actors were a significant draw for audiences.
  • Some viewers felt the film's pacing could be inconsistent, with a few plot points feeling underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's heartfelt exploration of friendship and the relatable struggles of its characters. Many found the humor effective and the overall message uplifting, though a portion felt the narrative could have been tighter.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards. Won Best Ensemble Cast at the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards.

Fun Fact

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon initially conceived the idea for 'Two Walnuts' during the writing process for 'Good Will Hunting,' envisioning it as a more mature exploration of their on-screen dynamic.

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