An indie film about the complex dynamics of the friendship among three high school girls, depicting in a realistic way their transition from adolescence to adulthood, as well as their emotional struggle, confusion, rebellion and overbearing turmoils to gain their independence. The solid, layered performances, especially from Bang Min Ah and Shim Dal Gi, the bleak atmosphere, the crisp cinematography and editing delivered eloquently the mundane everyday life, the isolation and suffocation of those girls, their bleak future, their domestic burdens and, most importantly, the cracks in their friendship and how their choices get worse and worse, even though the justification of their actions is lacking in some parts. Difficult and cruel, just like life sometimes is. Watch with caution.
A social commentary and a truthful insight on japanese high-school life (and society in general through clever symbolisms), as well as a character study of the various student types, in a film with a minimal, subtle plot brilliantly presented from 5 different perspectives. Watching all those talented young actors in their early acting steps was a bonus.
Ambitious and intriguing premise, with an eerie cinematography, atmospheric music and a great cast. Unfortunately, it had a confusing plot, incoherent editing, some trying-too-hard twists and a too far-fetched outcome. Not bad, but it could have been so much better...
An underrated but entertaining revenge thriller, with lots of adrenaline rising and violent scenes -that will satisfy the fans of this genre- and great performances from Shim Eun Kyung and Kim Sung Oh that make up for some weak and/or exaggerated points.
A clichéd over-melodramatic romance story about a selfish, ambitious girl with serious commitment and alcoholism problems and a rational, sacrificing police officer would have been a total failure if not for gorgeous Shu Qi and charismatic Liu Ye and their fantastic chemistry.
Cute and fluffy first love/coming of age story. Better than expected but not as good as the movie - to be completely honest, I found the second leads more interesting and convincing and I rooted for their romance more. I guess for me nothing can beat Miura Haruma's angelic smile...
Cute, fluffy and heartwarming romance spiced with coming of age, character development and healing elements (and some unnecessary misunderstandings). The beautiful music and songs, the warm cinematography and colouring, the solid acting and chemistry surpassed some minor writing, pacing and editing problems, but the biggest asset of this story was Hirose Suzu and her fantastic performance as the bubbly, absolutely lovable Soramame! Time well-spent.
"Unexpected things happen in life. The way you approach those situations is what makes you who you are."
Bold, daring and thought-provoking, this is a social commentary on parenthood, pregnancy difficulties and gender stereotyping. Surprisingly open-minded and heartwarming!
Promising cast, interesting premise, subpar outcome. Unfortunately, Kim Min Gue's cuteness and Park Sang Nam's charms couldn't save this lukewarm story with its disappointingly underwhelming villains, the cringy over-the-top scenes and the illogical plot holes. Watchable, but only as a filler...
Like its prequel, this was a feel-good, soothing watch, with interesting buildings and detailed information about their history, architecture and design, as well as some well-fitted dishes. Refreshing concept, thoughtful delivery.
No words can describe the wackiness, hilariousness and complete madness of this unique drama. Odagiri Joe as the screenwriter, director and protagonist, and his stellar cast, definitely had the time of their lives while filming this!
Brilliantly written, filmed and acted, this little gem is a compelling, thought-provoking sci-fi comedy with elements of thriller, time-travelling and romance, and large doses of heart, inspiration and teamwork. High-level entertainment on a low-budget project!
An informative insight at the blooming animation industry and its highly competitive world, as well as the teamwork passion and struggles. Though it sometimes feels disjointed, it still is a pleasant watch, especially for anime lovers.
A unique, whimsical story of a quirky uni student, his encounters and how their lives were changed having known him. Full of reminiscence, nostalgia and youthful innocence, it may be slow-paced and long but feel-good and rewarding. Kora Kengo, with his charming goofiness and awkward romance, carried the whole movie and was a delight to watch.
An ensemble of 7 interwoven stories happening in the span of an April Fools day. Although weird, wacky and sometimes questionable, it was surprisingly entertaining and heartwarming.
Wicked, gory and paranoid survival game, years before the "Squid Game" became a trend! With the usual Miike Takashi visuals and aesthetics: fast-paced, suspenseful, full of violence and twists, wacky but minimal plot and (perhaps intentionally, but who really knows what Miike's intentions are) cartoonish special effects. Definitely not for everyone, but a must-watch for Miike and violent manga fans.
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The solid, layered performances, especially from Bang Min Ah and Shim Dal Gi, the bleak atmosphere, the crisp cinematography and editing delivered eloquently the mundane everyday life, the isolation and suffocation of those girls, their bleak future, their domestic burdens and, most importantly, the cracks in their friendship and how their choices get worse and worse, even though the justification of their actions is lacking in some parts.
Difficult and cruel, just like life sometimes is. Watch with caution.
Watching all those talented young actors in their early acting steps was a bonus.
Unfortunately, it had a confusing plot, incoherent editing, some trying-too-hard twists and a too far-fetched outcome.
Not bad, but it could have been so much better...
Better than expected but not as good as the movie - to be completely honest, I found the second leads more interesting and convincing and I rooted for their romance more.
I guess for me nothing can beat Miura Haruma's angelic smile...
The beautiful music and songs, the warm cinematography and colouring, the solid acting and chemistry surpassed some minor writing, pacing and editing problems, but the biggest asset of this story was Hirose Suzu and her fantastic performance as the bubbly, absolutely lovable Soramame!
Time well-spent.
Bold, daring and thought-provoking, this is a social commentary on parenthood, pregnancy difficulties and gender stereotyping.
Surprisingly open-minded and heartwarming!
Unfortunately, Kim Min Gue's cuteness and Park Sang Nam's charms couldn't save this lukewarm story with its disappointingly underwhelming villains, the cringy over-the-top scenes and the illogical plot holes.
Watchable, but only as a filler...
Refreshing concept, thoughtful delivery.
Odagiri Joe as the screenwriter, director and protagonist, and his stellar cast, definitely had the time of their lives while filming this!
High-level entertainment on a low-budget project!
Though it sometimes feels disjointed, it still is a pleasant watch, especially for anime lovers.
Full of reminiscence, nostalgia and youthful innocence, it may be slow-paced and long but feel-good and rewarding.
Kora Kengo, with his charming goofiness and awkward romance, carried the whole movie and was a delight to watch.
Although weird, wacky and sometimes questionable, it was surprisingly entertaining and heartwarming.
With the usual Miike Takashi visuals and aesthetics: fast-paced, suspenseful, full of violence and twists, wacky but minimal plot and (perhaps intentionally, but who really knows what Miike's intentions are) cartoonish special effects.
Definitely not for everyone, but a must-watch for Miike and violent manga fans.