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is this a love triangle
it was pretty good but it wasn’t really a love triangle if she didn’t get yuzu a chance like a love triangle where one side has no chance. her brother was mad fine tho AND the dog dying plot was not needed. also what wishes im so confused. why did the mom come home and take her son how’d she know. i can admit they’re very cute together tho but why no communication on why he was mad calling her easy was insane. she never found out abt why that guy liked her from childhood toodid yuzu just accept defeatWas this review helpful to you?
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It's beautiful and kind of boring.
Neither of these stories are new. Boy not living up to his potential until he meets a quirky girl who inspires him to reclaim lost joy. Girl wants to go on epic voyage one of her parents died attempting, but has to leave her partner to do it. That these two stories are pancaked together is in service to neither.This isn't bad. It's certainly beautifully animated, works as good speculative sci-fi and the design is great. It's inoffensive, cute, at times. However...I often found myself bored; for a movie which is relatively skimpy on plot, these are pretty one note characters that float through relationship-building scenes. We never fully get what Jay's whole deal is, or why he's so incredibly taken with Nan- Yeong. She's basically neglected Mommy-Issues in a semi-traumatized overachiever. She wants to go to Mars, he...doesn't really have an opinion until she gets the job and doesn't tell him? Then he's mad, but it's repaired for them to do the long distance thing. Their romance falls flat; not that Jay doesn't seem like a nice guy, but they just seemed to have floated into this relationship. In fact, the movie is so unconvinced of their attraction that they had to throw in the 'met before' trope by having Nan-Yeoung be absolutely obsessed with a song Jay posted then deleted years ago- anonymously, of course.
The movie has a feelings and conventions of a Rom-Com, except when it remembers it's supposed to be Sci Fi. Then it interrupts itself with little episodes which are memories, or maybe hallucinations. While I first I thought it had something to do with space/time and a SciFi concept, I think it just ended up being an Edgy Introspection moment, which is in keeping with the handling of the climax, but felt a little like someone telling you they are deep, rather than showing it in any way.
Over all, inoffensive, pretty, but bland.
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Once the dialogue is digested, you get yourself a decent film
She Taught Me Serendipity, along with it's translated title I Can't Say Today's Sky Is My Favourite are both quite fitting titles for this movie.We have our male lead, Konishi, who is an odd college fellow who uses his umbrella no matter the weather. He was on leave for 6 months and just returned to campus. He instantly is captivated by Sakurada who has a large hair bun and is always by herself. He has a part time job at the public bath where our second female lead, Sacchan (Saki) also works. Sacchan is in a school band and is very cheery, unlike Konishi.
On the surface I think this movie may not resonate too much with some viewers. It is heavy with lines, has some very weird transition shots, and a plot that is good but falls into that usual communication between characters problem. However, the acting, especially from Kawai Yuumi and Ito Aoi really do carry a lot of the memorable weight of the movie. Personally, I was a bit bored on my first watch and had to carve out time to re-watch it to appreciate the movie a bit more.
The deeper layer for this movie is quite well done by the writer and director, Ohku Akiko. She blends humour and every day thoughts into quirky and fun dialogue. The first half of the movie reminds me a lot of Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise in which a man and woman meet and have a long evening together getting to know one another with tons of relatable dialogue. Sakurada as a character is great. She has grown up with a fairly large issue that caused her to have no friends. She doesn't want to be seen by others and treats her large hair bun as a type of armour against those who may look at her. Konishi is similar in which he thinks he can hide from the gazes of others with his umbrella. Sakurada is more written and developed as she has her quirks like listening to the TV at full volume, and reading about The Three Princes of Serendip, to which accounts for the two main characters meeting and getting along well in a serendipitous fashion. She is the lead of the two and brings some interests to Konishi. The two even go into a local restaurant where the owner himself wishes to "hide" a menu item and digs further into the theme of having these pasts that don't wish to be shared.
After the half way mark we have a fairly large turn. Sacchan has a wonderfully long scene with Konishi that is a stand out scene. The lines she delivers is touching and memorable not only for us, but our main characters as well. From then on we get an act that I understand what it is going for, but is really just communication problems among the characters, and even hallucinations that throw us viewers for a loop. The resolution comes with some drama and is it enough of a pay off? Personally for me, it was good, but some scenes just did not fit the environment and takes away from the emotion. Sakurada has a fairly long take filled with lines that is done very well and I feel needs to be pointed out.
My biggest gripe would have to be Konishi. He is written to be a fairly flat and boring character. While there are things written to develop him only in the end, he doesn't really do anything with the supporting characters and it makes me question how some of them can feel the way they do.
Overall though, the little details of dialogue, the way words are said, the two female leads delivering detailed and relatable lines, and a decent plot are great positives for this movie. The odd transitions of slow motion and zooms, the somewhat boring male lead, communication issues, and odd scenes here and there that don't really fit do take some points away from this movie. But I see these points at the deeper level of watching to which the good outweighs the not-so-good, so I can easily recommend this to those who want to pay attention and even learn a bit about young adult life lessons. Obviously Kawai Yuumi fans as well.
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the world can be silent, but they will always have love
A hard truth about how deaf people are often exploited by those who only care about their own gain. because their voice never been heard.Ma is portrayed as a gentle, father whose entire world revolves around one thing: protecting his daughter and hoping she’ll have a life better than him.
From the story to the performances, everything feels painfully right.
This movie broke me. I'm crying a lot watching this — because it feels honest, quiet, and deep 🥺
the world can be silent, but they will always have love"
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very beautifully made
this movie for me is truly beautifully made , I just adore how the creator integrated this kind of metaphor of making love (yk what I mean) into such a beautiful art. I think its something thats not easy to do but they really nailed it and the acting is on point. I also love the diversity of cultures that were included in this movie and just struggles that proffersional dancer go through on a daily basis. AND CAN WE ALSO TALK ABOUT HOW GOOD THE ACTORS ARE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH??? like I wouldve really thought they were from these countries if I didnt know the plot.Was this review helpful to you?
Young Love with three Sweethearts
Oh, what sweethearts these three teenagers are! This is a love-triangle done right, and the film hits all the highs and lows of a first love.And this is a story with one of the narratives I love: The "ugly duckling" doesn't change.
Takeo is, while well liked by guys, shunned by girls at every turn. His appearance and his deep voice -- the first image that came into my head when I saw him was one of a middle ranked yakuza -- is definitely not what teenage girls look for in their next crush.
The film makes is very, very clear in the first minutes, however, that this boy is a complete sweetheart, a loyal friend, and a gentle soul. From his many rejections in the past, his confidence regarding love is non-existent and he thinks his crush on Yamato is hopeless; and still he puts on a smile and tries to make his friend and his crush happy.
And this is why the film works so well; the three main actors convey the feelings with apparent ease -- when their characters smile with a broken heart, when they try to stay calm but would rather break down and cry; it's all there to see.
The humour is over-the-top as for most adaptations of comedy manga, but sprinkled throughout, and never laughs at the characters.
One little thing I loved a lot was how the writer let the mother causally accept the possibility of her son dating a man. Progressive mums, yay! Also, I love how they hinted that Suna's feelings might be not quite the platonic friendship he would like us to believe. I hated the after-credits scene though, it broke the style of humour and the characterizations of Takeo and Suna, so if you see Suna's characters the way I do, you might want to give the after-credits scene a miss.
Was it good?
Yes, both actors and writers knew what they were doing, and they told us a beautiful story about young love and friendship.
Did I like it?
Absolutely.
Who would I recommend it to?
People who want to watch a different kind of coming-of-age / young love story.
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Great Multicultural Movie
"Demon Hunters" is an absolute blast from start to finish! I haven't had this much fun at the movies in a long time. The way it blends Taiwanese tradition with Indian cultural energy is pure genius-it's a colorful, high-octane mix that feels completely original.The special effects are stunning and the humor is spot-on, keeping the theater laughing even during the intense supernatural battles. It's the perfect "supernatural buddy-action" flick: stylish, hilarious, and totally unique.
If you want a movie that's high-energy and full of heart, don't miss this one. A total 10/10 for creativity and great showcase of Taiwanese and Indian cinema!
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Japanese Nuances Carried by the Actors’ Performances and the Beauty of the Dance Scenes
10Dance is a movie that lingers long after it ends. Through ballroom dance, it portrays the shifting emotions between two men with remarkable subtlety.Japanese dialogue carries layers of meaning—levels of politeness, gendered speech, and subtle shifts in tone—that subtitles can’t always capture. Sugiki always speaks in polite Japanese, even when teaching. His tone only breaks when his emotions overflow. Forms of address also reveal character dynamics: Sugiki calls Fusako “Yagami-san,” while Suzuki casually calls her “Fusa-chan,” reflecting his innocent, free-spirited nature. Meanwhile, Fusako and Aki call him “Suzuki-sensei” (Mr. Suzuki), showing respect. Aki’s rough, casual lines like “Koeeyo” (subtitled “I’m scared”) also express her personality. These nuances may not fully translate, yet the actors’ physicality and expressions convey the emotional truth beyond language.
Sugiki (Standard) and Suzuki (Latin) clash in both style and personality, but as they teach each other, tension slowly turns into recognition and respect. Suzuki’s line, “It's like a wave, a current… Just by holding his hand, I can feel his emotions,” captures how dance lets him sense Sugiki’s inner world. When Sugiki calls from England, Suzuki quietly says, “Come back soon, okay?”—a moment that shows how close they’ve grown. Their kiss on the train marks the undeniable pull between them.
At Blackpool, Suzuki’s ex-girlfriend Liana appears. Watching Suzuki’s expression as he dances with her, Sugiki seems unsettled, and Suzuki senses this. That night, Suzuki kisses him, trying to cross a line. Sugiki rejects him with: “It’s no use. We can never become one.” The Japanese line “交われないんだよ” carries a deeper nuance—not just “we can’t become one,” but “our ways of living can never truly intersect.” The subtitle is more romantic and direct, while the Japanese expresses a heavier, existential distance. Afterward, Suzuki practices alone, reaching out as if taking the hand of someone who isn’t there. His expression holds a quiet, aching loneliness.
When Sugiki finally asks, “Will you dance with me?” their story begins to move again. Their ten-dance demonstration is breathtaking—full of joy and harmony.
And their final kiss feels less like an ending and more like the beginning of something new — a moment where their hearts finally meet. Many viewers are hoping for a Season 2, and I find myself wishing for it as well.
The dance scenes are stunning, filled with the actors’ dedication and emotional precision. Their nonverbal acting—glances, silences, subtle shifts—speaks louder than dialogue. At first, I couldn’t quite connect with Suzuki’s character, but his sincerity and passion won me over. By the end, I found myself wholeheartedly rooting for them.
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Un fin que no lo vi venir
La línea de tiempo no es clara, hasta el final (hay que ver las escenas después de los créditos) donde todo hace sentido.Las relaciones a distancia son difíciles de mantener, el cansancio de viajes largos hace que los detalles se pierdan, y eso es lo que les sucedió a ellos. Sin embargo, creo que el punto de quiebre fue el tema del bebé, una decisión que afectó su relación. Pero... él, a pesar de todo, fue fiel, ella es otro asunto.
Me encanta este tipo de películas, que no son lineales y que el desenlace es totalmente inesperado .
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It's a very short movie which is fine as it doesn't have much to tell, the ML was spectacular, his performance was amazing and I wish I could see more of it.
The only thing I wish they showed more was the development of the relationship between the leads, or at least show some sweet moments between them, they literally had 2 scenes before we jump into the ML, who is so against love, opening up to the FL.
Despite everything, it was great and easy watch ~~
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An interesting film, but hard to fully understand
The Great Flood is a film that left me with a strong feeling of emptiness and confusion. While watching, I didn't understand everything right away, and even at the end, I felt like I only partially understood the film. Despite this, I can't say it was bad, but it was definitely different from what I expected.The film is very confusing and requires a lot of attention to detail. The explanations are there, but they aren't immediate, and this makes it difficult to watch. I often felt like the film was deliberately trying to confuse the viewer, using a cold and distant atmosphere.
An-na struck me as a very human and fragile figure, a mother trying to do the right thing in an impossible situation.
In my opinion, the film is about humanity collapsing, but receiving a second chance thanks to artificial intelligence. It's not just a disaster movie, but a reflection on the future, on the extinction of humanity, and on the extreme choices people make to survive.
The ending left me even more confused, and I admit I was also a little disappointed. From the trailer and the title, I expected a major natural disaster, but instead I found a much more philosophical film, tied to the theme of artificial intelligence.
I would recommend The Great Flood to those who love sci-fi films, which are symbolic and full of hidden details. I wouldn't recommend it to those looking for an action film or a classic disaster film.
My rating is 6/10: the beginning had piqued my interest, but the general confusion prevented me from fully appreciating it.
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Am I romantic? Nope! Do I believe in love? Also nope! But this was so sweet and lovely and simply makes me want to believe in true love and that it exists.
The two leads were great, I don't know who they are but they were sweet.
It's very short so I can't really say anything without spoiling it, but you will finish it feeling warm inside despite being relatively sad, it still so sweet ~~
02/01
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A Message On A Desk, A Love Mix Up - and the best surprise of a teen movie!
I am currently on a Japanese teen movie streak. It started out from a moment of nostalgia but obviously now I am traveling down the rabbit hole. Momentum still ongoing. Huh. 🤷🏻♀️ 🤣🤣🤣And I am a bit giddy at the moment by how good this movie was! (The level of wow reminds me of “10 Things, I Hate About You”)
Yes. It has all the stereotypical elements of a run of the mill teenage romance.
But perfectly executed with warmth, depth and wit. The main characters are all flawed but oh so relatable and easy to love.
While predictable, the storyline still has some unexpected twists towards the ending and delivers some underlying wisdom without being in the face about it.
Fluffy. Wholesome. Entertaining. Likable. Excellent music choices to strengthen the vibe of the story part or even bring the plot to the next stage. How the songs got used reminded me of “Perks of Being A Wallflower” (Great movie, too).
This teen romance deserves its high rating.
Highly recommended! 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
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A Gentle Love Found by Chance
“Some More” is a gentle, heartfelt short film that proves you don’t need drama or spice to tell a meaningful love story. The simple setup—two men meeting by chance when a city boy cycling injures his leg and finds help at a quiet countryside farm—quickly blossoms into something warm and sincere. Their discovery that they’re both gay feels natural, and the sweet, innocent flirting that follows is full of soft glances and genuine connection. I loved how the film leaned into tenderness rather than intensity, letting the romance grow at its own pace. As the city boy heals and prepares to return to his life, I was nervous the story would end on an uncertain, open note—but the final scene completely eased that fear. Seeing him return, backpack in hand, strongly hints that what they shared was more than a fleeting moment. The supportive cousin was also a lovely touch, quietly affirming and kind throughout. Overall, “Some More” is pure sweetness—soft, hopeful, and quietly romantic in the best way.Was this review helpful to you?
Tony Leung and Shu Qi
“You can mess with me, but not my hair.” — Tony Leung’s iconic line came back, and it was still as charming. It’s always nice to watch a chill funny Tony Leung.This movie also featured one of my beloved actresses, Shu Qi. She was gorgeous as usual in this movie. And the scene where she disguised as a man was perfectly charming.
The plot was basically the same as the original movie, just with different characters as the same roles. Although it still had its moments, I found this one less entertaining than Tokyo Raiders. It’s probably because the storyline was already nothing new, and the fighting scenes also weren’t as good. I think I prefer Ekin Cheng as Tony Leung’s partner. I think they made a better duo. I didn’t feel any found family or partnership vibe among the duo or between Lin and the Korean girls who worked under him. And this was the most entertaining thing about the original movie.
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By the way, this is my first movie of 2026. Happy New Year! 🎉 Let's leave all the bad things behind in 2025 and may we all be blessed with good health, good fortune, and only happiness and great films in this new year. Cheers to 2026! 🥂I wish all the best things to everyone in this universe. ❤️
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