The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002)

Um...erm...welllll.... It's definitely odd. It's a Japanese horror/comedy -- with claymation and musical numbers (one's even presented sing-along style) sprinkled throughout.

Despite the forced weirdness in every scene, you can't help but like the central family. The actors are charming and they give themselves over completely to the strangeness of each scene. I wish I could have done the same.

As unique as it is, though, I found my patience wearing thin about halfway through. It's definitely my new answer for the "what's the weirdest movie you've ever seen" question -- and that's worth something.

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