Great, mature movie to enjoy by LGBTQ people and probably a lot more others.
Loved this movie. I am most likely biased due to being a trans man who trained karate for 9 years, though. No one else wrote a review, so..It's a story about the various cages people are born or thrown into and their eventual escape. This includes themes of femininity, gender, relationships. The "most main of the 4" character is a trans man, and I very much liked his portrayal. This movie also features a lesbian relationship between 2 of the main characters, and it is beautifully handled.
This movie also touches upon fan-service and being comfortable doing things with your body. In my opinion, the "male gaze" of the camera wasn't predatory, the portrayal of fights as intense/erotic/sexy is part of the story and not just for the pleasure of the viewer.
Yes, there are sex scenes. Yes, that includes portrayal of abuse. Be warned.
TLDR: Great movie, good trans man character, good lesbian relationship. Not fetishy in how it handles these themes.
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Could have been shorter
Good moody dark drama. Expected less flashbacks but still quite good, the main antagonist is easily the best character. That said if you are more used to fast-paced shows, this is not one - scenes go for long, sometimes too long. Could have been 10 maybe 8 episodes. The murderer's reveal is very satisfying though.Was this review helpful to you?
