For the most part, there was barely any dialog, just silence and elegance, which personifies Rikyu's perfectly. Seeing his life unfolds as the many events of that period that I know of takes place, with dim colours really brings this calm feeling with it.
Nakatani Miki is great as usual. That woman is all class, so much that I couldn't stand seeing her in a role that didn't feel dignifying to her. In those types of roles, she effortlessly stirs your emotion.
about 3/4 in the movie I was going to give it a 9 at least, but then when they brought up the whole love story, it totally changed the tone of the movie, and somehow cheapened the resolve we saw earlier. I don't know if there is any truth to that story, but if there wasn't, I wish they would've written it off!
I leave it with this badass quote:
"This room is too small to cut your hear"
"Then sit down and watch"
It was a nice breezy watch, a little bitter sweet, but somehow lacking. I think it would've benefitted from a longer running and expanded further into different characters surrounding Miharu and the effects of her power. As for the romance, I just didn't feel it, specially from the leading girl's side. It just happened too fast.
As I mentioned before there's nothing new in this drama, extremely cheesy and they even try. Still enjoyable. Just looking at Takenouchi's face makes it worth it. Matsuyuki Yasuko was likeable. First time seeng Kaku Kento, he's pretty cute and knows how to be silly. Ikusaburo Yamazaki was a great highlight as Reddo.
Tetta Sugimoto's character was disappointing to the end. I only liked him in episode 8. The rest is average.
I appreciate the little they addressed about divorcing, the reasons and the effect of those involved.
I picked this article to edit because I was curious about them. You have many dramas here you got me curious about. It was a great read! Since I went through it at night, I totally had a dream of them that night XD
I totally agree with you about this drama. On a whole enjoyable, but it takes time to connect the stories. I watched while it was airing (while watching other stuff) so it was even harder for me to connect all and keep focus. That being said you don't ever feel that it's draggy since the feel of the drama itself is great as if you're a part of it.
The movie was entertaining enough, but the story just didn't make much sense. Tragic scenes were more laughable than tragic. Also Higashide Masahiro gets first billing but I felt Kiritani Kenta and Emoto Tasuku are the ones leading the movie. Also the only one who makes useful shots was the girl in the group (though the entire existence of her character doesn't make much sense. Yakuza were felt laughable as well. Seiji was definitely too soft to be one.
What I enjoyed here is the camaraderie between the four (five?) like Seiji said, they're all supposed to be enemies :P
I have to say I wish it had less overacting and sentimentality, Kazuo's daddy issues felt petty at time. However we do see a constant development in the characters, so the last 3 episode were a refreshing result. Also what I liked most was the overall beautiful message. If reality is cruel, you're the one who has to change it yourself. Duelling about the past has its benefit, mainly in understanding why things went wrong, but we shouldn't be stuck with the "what if's" and face things as they are now.
Overall storywise, this drama didn't have anything out of the typical. At times the cases were predictable, and many times they use the law at such a weird way, it's hard to believe that is anywhere near the truth. Then again how would I know. Still too absurd to be real. It also became too much Lawyer vs Prosecutor, with prosecutors working like a mafia or something. Well Aoki Munetaka's character was the saving grace.
However I did enjoy watching it, a lot actually. I enjoyed the the quirky characters, be it the leads or all the side ones. All managed to leave a mark one way or another. Also I love the comedy, especially all the dumbest puns you can ever think of. It's funny because it's stupid, and most characters know it's stupid, yet Miyama and Sada are convinced those are great jokes. Also I gotta mention big thanks to the subtitles that bothers to explain every single pun. It's also thanks to them that I managed to enjoy the drama fully.
This was just too awesome! Great for mystery lovers. The whole time makes you wonder what the hell is exactly everyone's aim? Who's the actual smart one? Who's the fool? Especially as the web starts to engulf all.
And the last scene? The most appropriate EVER! Although I did find the last episode too "sentimental" but I guess the ending kinda explains it. Anyways great drama, great character study, great mystery, great acting :D I totally recommended for all.
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You're the one that motivated me to write this already, since you seemed to interested in his other works. Since our DragonAlien already covered for Kubozuka Yosuke, I thought I should cover for him since I've seen most of his works ;)
I haven't seen Nagase in too many things, but I like him nevertheless. Tiger and Dragon has been on my plan-to-watch…
My enjoyment of Kurokouchi is very personal. It's my favourite type of mystery and I loved the fact they didn't hold back on going dark. Let me know what you think when you watch it ;)
And you should hurry and watch T&D it'll teach you a thing or two about Japanese culture, and it's hilarious. I should've mentioned it has an SP prequel so I guess you should start with the SP first.
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Mukodono is really a family slce-of-life but I found it enjoyable. Utahime is one of my all time fave. I should watch him in variety, can you share links?
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Nakatani Miki is great as usual. That woman is all class, so much that I couldn't stand seeing her in a role that didn't feel dignifying to her. In those types of roles, she effortlessly stirs your emotion.
about 3/4 in the movie I was going to give it a 9 at least, but then when they brought up the whole love story, it totally changed the tone of the movie, and somehow cheapened the resolve we saw earlier. I don't know if there is any truth to that story, but if there wasn't, I wish they would've written it off!
I leave it with this badass quote:
"This room is too small to cut your hear"
"Then sit down and watch"
Tetta Sugimoto's character was disappointing to the end. I only liked him in episode 8. The rest is average.
I appreciate the little they addressed about divorcing, the reasons and the effect of those involved.
What I enjoyed here is the camaraderie between the four (five?) like Seiji said, they're all supposed to be enemies :P
However I did enjoy watching it, a lot actually. I enjoyed the the quirky characters, be it the leads or all the side ones. All managed to leave a mark one way or another. Also I love the comedy, especially all the dumbest puns you can ever think of. It's funny because it's stupid, and most characters know it's stupid, yet Miyama and Sada are convinced those are great jokes. Also I gotta mention big thanks to the subtitles that bothers to explain every single pun. It's also thanks to them that I managed to enjoy the drama fully.
And the last scene? The most appropriate EVER! Although I did find the last episode too "sentimental" but I guess the ending kinda explains it. Anyways great drama, great character study, great mystery, great acting :D I totally recommended for all.
Even if you don't like all of Nagase's dramas do check out the ones written by Kudokan because somehow Nagase + Kudokan = GOLD!
And you should hurry and watch T&D it'll teach you a thing or two about Japanese culture, and it's hilarious. I should've mentioned it has an SP prequel so I guess you should start with the SP first.