Masao Katakuri (Kenji Sawada) has moved his family–his wife, his divorced daughter, her child, his formerly criminal son and his father–to the country, near Mt. Fuji. He purchased a large old home with the intention of converting it into a kind of bed & breakfast, since the road running nearby is supposed to be expanded, which would bring tourists. But the road hasn’t been expanded … Continue reading The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)
There are Series on Netflix that you have high hopes for or just seems good, but end up flat on their Faces when you finally watch it. On the other Hand, there are Series that you don’t have a lot of expectations or know little about, but turn out to be a really big surprise. This is one of those Series, I literally knew nothing … Continue reading Alice in Borderland (2020)
I watched this film knowing nothing apart from the plot summary on IMDB. Which itself is pretty confusing. But I am glad that I did. The story follws detective Kaga who gets entangled in a murder which might have some connection to his estranged mother who had died 16 years ago. He along with his cousin set out to solve the mystery which brings out … Continue reading The Crimes That Bind (2018)
Tôma Ikuta: Smooth and honest Suzu Hirose: Cute and romantic. Others: Matching Story: Hibiki, 17-year-old high school sophomore who hasn’t known romance. She fell in love for the first time with her history teacher(Ito). Screenplay: Involving Cinematography: Eye-catching Direction: Poetic My Teacher (2017): Feel good and Satisfying! The film is heartwarming and truly displays pure love, the expressions of the actors throughout made it even … Continue reading My Teacher (2017)
Takuya Kimura – Top Class performance and no words for efforts and stunts Hana Sugisaki – Most cute, honest and mesmerizing performance Others – Hard working Story – A skilled samurai is cursed with immortality after his first battle. After 50 years, when a young girl meets the samurai and asks his help to save from the evil and his life changes in a new … Continue reading Blade of the Immortal (2017)
Tsutomu Tatsumi – Realistic Ayano Shiraishi – Very Cute Story – Powerful Screenplay – Good Dialogues – Sweet Direction – Excellent Grave of the Fireflies(1988) – Heart Touching. Continue reading Grave of the Fireflies(1988)
JeeJa Yanin – Cute & Energetic Others – Good Story – Predictive Screenplay – Normal Dialogues – Ok Direction – Could have been better Stunt – Best Chocolate (2008) – Action Packed and entertaining! Continue reading Chocolate (2008)
Masahiro Motoki – Sincere Tsutomu Yamazaki – Calm & Composed Kazuko Yoshiyuki – Satisfying Others – Justified Story – Simple but new genre Screenplay – Smooth Dialogues – Simple Direction – Excellent Departures (2008) – Beautiful and Classic! Must watch for all! Continue reading Departures (2008)
