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Her Love Boils Bathwater japanese movie review
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Her Love Boils Bathwater
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by shiva1082
Jul 24, 2018
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10.0
I don't say this about a lot of movies, but this one really impressed me.

We're all dying, but nothing helps us realize that like getting a time limit because of a terminal illness (I hope that wasn't giving too much away). This is far from just another "make the most out of life" movie, though. It's not overwhelmingly about the main character and her story, either. I could empathize with most of the characters in their particular stories. They are all believable. None of them is a superhero-- they each have their own personal attributes and flaws, strengths and weaknesses. There are things to be learned from each side of their personalities. They're all distinct, and relevant to the movie.

Although I think that the characters are the best part of this film, the plot is also excellent. I found it surprising and original. Everything that happens in the movie happens as and when it does for a reason. There is no "filler."

The ending is good. VERY good. Although more intuitive people may see it coming, that doesn't detract from its significance.

This is definitely a movie that was worth watching a second time, as I was able to pay enough attention to plot elements that I underestimated the significance of the first time.
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