realdeal

Once again, Japan explored the grey areas of morality in this small town dramatic thriller mystery "Day and Night", it's just that the shade is a bit darker this time, and me being hopeful towards the ending I couldn't say I was totally happy about it, but knowing how realist this types of films can be maybe I should have known better. It's a movie that challenges its viewers, how far you can justify revenge and if doing bad things for good reasons is right. Although the film will not give answer to the said question, instead it will provide a possible solution if you fall into the similar situation.

Well shot and brilliantly directed movie, the cinematography is captivating with music ranges from mood evoking to dramatic, there is one montage in particular that I like and I love how they play with parallels in this movie, the good and the bad, the day and night and the first scene and the last. Strong performance from the cast led by Abe Shinnosuke, Ando Masanobu and rising star Kaya Kiyohara who didn't even flinch acting alongside with these veteran actors. The story is not for everyone, but when it comes to technical aspects in film I may include Day and Night for my top 10 Japanese movies of all time.

9.5/10

Not all tearjerker are sad actually most are inspiring stories. For example one liter of tears is more inspiring than sad.

A story of loss, grief, acceptance and recovery...told in a non melodramatic fashion and with pace slow as molasses. The story is about a girl who can't get over the death of her boyfriend, she's a former teacher but now in Tokyo and works as a waitress. The film's slice of life approach means we follow her in the most mundane task like her listening to radio, serving noodles, looking for jobs, watching fireworks up to important events such as meeting her former student/jazz singer and later meeting a potential new love interest. The movie ends in a very positive note when unopened letters are read and season has changed. Also plus points on how the director use that catchy ending song...genius. ^^

9/10

The way they introduce yuuya yagira's character makes you think he's the final boss lmao. Kudos to him fantastic as always, the best thug face in japan lol. His chemistry with ken yasuda is really something. They are rivals in aoi honoo and here they are brothers, hard to believe these are the same people lol. Kimura fumino is good too..what a girl.

9/10

because sato jiro is doing serious role lol.

There's already english subs but I'm not in the mood to watch something dark yet.

Tarantino will remake miike's audition and she will be the lead role. There you go for season 2.

Yuji sakamoto's weakness is romance imo like the drama love that makes you cry diidnt meet my expectation, but im still here for his food for though dialogues. Btw i dont think the plot is boring sakamoto can make the most mundane thing interesting like for example the karage and lemon scene in quartet. Whats boring is those same old cliche live actions the use kabedon and cheesy lines to sell the movie. We've seen that like million times already.

"It's Boring, Pick Me Up" combines all the things I love in movies, coming of age story, road movie, slice of life and countryside scenery. The idea of expanding your world once you graduate school is universal, whether move to bigger city or to a different country, young people are built like that, and it's up to the person if he's up to the challenge or not. Now looking back like the characters in this movie, can we say we live a fulfilling life or is it still boring that it makes us reminiscent the past.

Two characters who I believe we're meant to represent us in this story are both effective. The beautiful Ai Hashimoto (I) and the charismatic Mugi Kadowaki (Me). Overall the movie is about regrets, pressure and expectation, moving on from your WHAT IFs in life. In the end after the ending credits roll, it will make you feel nostalgic but optimistic at the same time.

9/10

Obviously I love it but I wouldn't recommend it if you are not in the mood for a slow and laidback movie.

He could cast a carrot and a potato in his film and I would still watch it. He is that important of a director to me.

Have you seen something deep yet freaking random at the same time?

9/10 my kind of movie lel

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Jdrama and netflix are a match made in heaven. Finally now Jdrama's unconventional plot will get the budget it deserves, but whats more important is it is now open to the world. That chocolate scene though. It would be so ironic if Ikeda becomes one of the most in demand A-lister actress in the future which is where sawajiri belongs before.

This one is interesting, i read things about the novel and it is really controversial i wonder how much they will change the details. It is based on ayumi hamasaki's life btw. What I'm sure is it really could be a great drama.

First part of trailer reminds me of 5 centimeter per seconds.

She got that satomi ishihara lips.

Is that trailer troll or real.

I think it will remain vague until the end, haruki murakami style.

First episode is surprisingly good. I thought I wouldnt like it since I've seen many tearjerkers before. I didnt cry though but the feels is already there. I think its already given that the ending will be bittersweet.

Btw the kid at the shrine is one of the biggest hypebeast in japan. I didnt know he is into acting now. Lol

Anata no ban desu fluff version