ozu's unique style has been widely noted by critics and scholars. some have considered it an anti-hollywood style, as he eventually rejected many conventions of hollywood filmmaking. some aspects of the style of "late spring"—which also apply to ozu's late-period style in general, as the film is typical in almost all respects—include ozu's use of the camera, his use of actors, his idiosyncratic editing and his frequent employment of a distinctive type of shot that some commentators have called a "pillow shot."