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GIVE ME A SERIES
This movie is super cool! Like the ideas presented felt like something really fresh. It felt like there was so much more in the lore that could be explored in multiple prequels.
The positives:
Story is really unique and interesting. I love that they built a story around someone who is already at the end of their timeline. I respected that they threw you in and built small details along the way to build the story of what happened to Airi along the way. The history with her sister is fascinating. I love that they also don't delve too much into the actual practice itself and let the action speak for the rules. The reverse storytelling was also phenomenal. The ways the story served was also pretty neat. Hybrid monster was not something I Was expecting. There was also tons of foreshadowing that I loved.
Music is catchy and atmospheric. They set a unique tone with this pseudo dissonant jazz and the really odd theme song that totally sounds like it was made for the movie. It added a whole other layer of oddness around the movie. The wackiness of the lyrics made the musical voices in the movie stand out even more. It reminded me of 70s exploitation films.
The camera shots were varied and combined lots of different types to show the harrowing claustrophobic setting. The cameras narrowing as tensions grew was expertly done. I loved the use of different shots during the mundane sequences to ramp up possible tension points. The editing was also great because we didn't have massive cuts all over and jump scares. It was smooth and things were ready to follow. Along with the really muted color grading, it added a nice touch to the feel of the movie.
Airi herself is a complex character. She's definitely got anti social behaviour but as well as a soft side. I love that she is spunky and spontaneous but also quiet and measured. Really good blend of traits. Makes you guess what her next set of actions are. Miku being a pseudo sidekick also helped maintain focus. I really would love to see more of her as she cut her hair down in the different places she went lol.
The cons:
Gunji and Teiko were just ok. I felt like early on there was a possibility of an extended role for Teiko, but it never came lol. Gunji kinda felt shoehorned in and didn't really get expanded upon. I feel like a series would of done this better. The killer man, which I'm not even sure now if he had a name... Came off sadistic enough and his motivation were clear. . But I dunno kinda felt generic but the end of it. It was an interesting premise with the soul being in teeth. But felt like his part didn't actually matter in the grand scheme of the narrative. This is more Airi's story.
The little twist of him trying to murder himself was good xD.
It ends in a very sad way, which is why I want a prequel or even a sequel. There's enough here to really add things. I would of loved to see a "monster" of the week series.
The ending definately won't make people happy lol. It's so sad. I wanted more film this world!
The positives:
Story is really unique and interesting. I love that they built a story around someone who is already at the end of their timeline. I respected that they threw you in and built small details along the way to build the story of what happened to Airi along the way. The history with her sister is fascinating. I love that they also don't delve too much into the actual practice itself and let the action speak for the rules. The reverse storytelling was also phenomenal. The ways the story served was also pretty neat. Hybrid monster was not something I Was expecting. There was also tons of foreshadowing that I loved.
Music is catchy and atmospheric. They set a unique tone with this pseudo dissonant jazz and the really odd theme song that totally sounds like it was made for the movie. It added a whole other layer of oddness around the movie. The wackiness of the lyrics made the musical voices in the movie stand out even more. It reminded me of 70s exploitation films.
The camera shots were varied and combined lots of different types to show the harrowing claustrophobic setting. The cameras narrowing as tensions grew was expertly done. I loved the use of different shots during the mundane sequences to ramp up possible tension points. The editing was also great because we didn't have massive cuts all over and jump scares. It was smooth and things were ready to follow. Along with the really muted color grading, it added a nice touch to the feel of the movie.
Airi herself is a complex character. She's definitely got anti social behaviour but as well as a soft side. I love that she is spunky and spontaneous but also quiet and measured. Really good blend of traits. Makes you guess what her next set of actions are. Miku being a pseudo sidekick also helped maintain focus. I really would love to see more of her as she cut her hair down in the different places she went lol.
The cons:
Gunji and Teiko were just ok. I felt like early on there was a possibility of an extended role for Teiko, but it never came lol. Gunji kinda felt shoehorned in and didn't really get expanded upon. I feel like a series would of done this better. The killer man, which I'm not even sure now if he had a name... Came off sadistic enough and his motivation were clear. . But I dunno kinda felt generic but the end of it. It was an interesting premise with the soul being in teeth. But felt like his part didn't actually matter in the grand scheme of the narrative. This is more Airi's story.
The little twist of him trying to murder himself was good xD.
It ends in a very sad way, which is why I want a prequel or even a sequel. There's enough here to really add things. I would of loved to see a "monster" of the week series.
The ending definately won't make people happy lol. It's so sad. I wanted more film this world!
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