Train Man and the woman who comes to be referred to as "Hermes" (the brand of the cups she sent).
One day while riding home on the train he saves a pretty young woman from an aggressive drunk, and in thanks she sends him a set of expensive cups a few days later. He is excited and overjoyed at the prospect of a girl giving him positive attention. However, with no prior romantic experience or real life friends, he goes to a online message board for advice. There he meets an unhappy married couple (who don't even know the other is there), a nurse getting over a bad breakup, an emo-ish young boy, and three fellow geeks (they crack me up), who are all too eager to lend a hand.
The three otaku friends who help Train Man win his dream girl, while at the same time lament their own lack of love and praise him for being at a higher level.
Train Man gives them updates at every available moment, and they in turn give him support and tips (such as staking-out possible date spots, and talking him into getting a makeover) as he moves forward step by step. Through it all he manages to touch them, as they learn to gather their own courage and step out into the world.
Tea at Hermes' house.
Overall I would say that this is quite cute. The characters are lovable and the soundtrack is upbeat and fitting. The plot is predictable, but that doesn't make it less enjoyable. If you're tired of Hollywood's tendency to "sexy" things up, you'll like the sweet and innocent romance portrayed.
Besides the movie, there are a few comic series and a TV show. I am skeptical that Train Man exists in real life, however (this is supposedly based on a true story), but I guess it doesn't really hurt anything.
I'll save saying anything else to avoid spoilers. But if you like Japanese films and/or are curious about this Japanese obsession, check it out!
Train Man has been released in the USA through Viz and is available HERE
No comments:
Post a Comment