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relatable to those who got homemade lunch box

●BENTO HARASSMENT reminds me of an Indian movie titled “The Lunch Box” which is about two strangers who bond together after it gets mis-delivered to a man, made by a wife for her husband. They both send the letter in the box.
In Bento Harassment mother crafts messages with food for her teen daughter.

●This movie is so relatable to me, and It might sound bad, but my mom just made one food for my lunchbox for almost 6years and when I reached my early teens I stopped taking lunchbox because I was bored and embarrassed to eat the same dish every day. I endured those 6hours with the breakfast I ate in the morning. My mother never asked the reason was sad though. I ain’t complaining but am super impressed how the mother in the movie cared so much for her daughter, also that single father who was a newbie at bento making was awesome.

●It was heartwarming to see a mother trying to bond with her rebellious daughter over food. And the messages of correct parenting were sent to the viewers. Do not pressurize your kid but try to talk with them, if not by mouth then with messages or any other way, when you put effort into parenting, Kids will surely feel your love and care.

●Story is comical and heartwarming simultaneously. It later becomes serious but maintains its warmth until the end.

●The acting is decent by everyone. No Complaints. I love the actress Playing the mother, the way she felt happy while making food was nice to see.

●My favorite scene is when both mom-daughter prepare the bento together.
●My favourite Bento Lunch Box was the last one, the graduation Bento.

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An All-time Great

When the conversation turns to Japanese action movies, Crows Zero is usually one of the first that are mentioned – and for a reason. Almost fifteen years after its release, it is still one of the greatest. Fast-paced, entertaining, and feel-good, it is so rewatchable that I keep returning to it like to an old friend, and now that I have rewatched it I came here to tell you why you should make it your friend too.

1. First-rate Action.

The drawback of many action movies are the slow motion scenes. They were discovered somewhere along the way, and now it seems that they are all directors know. Their abundance has turned them into a tiresome cliché that has made me skip a lot of action scenes. This movie avoids this pitfall. The action is filmed in a realistic way that conveys the chaos and speed of fights among groups of violent, and remarkably well-trained, delinquents.
Most importantly, everyone, including the main characters, gets hurt. There is none of Hollywood's favorite "the extras die from a kick in the shin, the main character is unscathed after taking down fifty armed men" here, and I appreciate this. If you like action, you will not be disappointed.

2. Hot Guys.

Aside from the top-notch action, you will be treated to gorgeous visuals. Some of the unhinged delinquents of Suzuran High do not have to worry about neglecting their studies. In case they decide to leave the gang life behind, they can achieve success in life by pursuing modelling careers. It is not only Genji Takiya with his anime proportions who attracts attention, but also Tamao Serizawa, Tokio, Izaki, and many others. Every time several of them are in one frame it is difficult to choose whose looks to admire.

3. Characters and Relationships.

But what makes this movie a true treasure among its counterparts is its characters and their relationships with each other. Although they are used to solving every problem with their fists, the characters are all likeable and easy to sympathize with because they know good from bad and have human flaws. From bromance to friendship, to romance, their relationships convey important messages about loyalty, forgiveness, and sacrifice.
The highlight of the movie is the friendship between eccentric yakuza Ken and Genji, a transferee to Suzuran, who is good at throwing punches and bad at social skills. The bond that they build over the course of the story is the catalyst for their significant character development. For Ken, Genji is a second chance to live his youth, to redeem past mistakes and find a new meaning in life. For Genji, Ken becomes a caring mentor, a father figure who substitutes his own emotionally distant father and helps him navigate human relationships, which cannot be sorted out with fists.
No less touching and beautiful are the bromance between Serizawa and his best friend, Tokio, whose loyalty to and love for each other are so strong that many romance couples seem inferior if compared to them, and the friendship that Genji develops with the members of his gang.

Overall, if you are tired of plotless action movies with unlikeable characters, this movie will be a breath of fresh air for you. It is over two hours long, but I think that those hours will be well-spent.

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Misleading poster -

I basically watch some movies if the poster is interesting. ...and so did I end up watching this ,,,,,,it was quite misleading as the protagonist was not the actress but the actor.....and to my surprise it was my fav star KIM KANG WOO....heart eyess

Kim Sang-kyung and Kim Kang-woo acquit themselves well in their respective roles but it is Kim Hee-ae as Yoon Seol-hee, the deceived wife whose love for her husband will eventually result in her death, who stands out even though her role is limited. Kim brings a pathos to the role, that was missing from her equivalent in the original film, and is therefore an empathetic character – indeed perhaps the only one in the film.

“The Vanished” is a more than proficient directorial debut marking Director Lee out as someone to watch for in the future.

Actress says more with the swish of a wine glass than either of her co-stars do with multiple monologues.....No role for her

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The toxic ML destroys an otherwise emotional movie

I wish we could have gotten to see the growth of true Chinese BL screen adaptations so that this isn't the legacy they are left with. Look, even with the poor image quality of the version I found, you could tell these actors were doing a great job portraying their characters. You could hear everything in their voices. Glee. Reservation. Relief. And you can definitely feel bad for the plight they are in, but it's way too fast-paced to really connect with the characters and feel impacted by the story (without the associations and emotions lingering from other productions with similar plots that is, or without the personal experiences being attached to their plight). The pace very much feels like it belongs to a collection of short films, rather than one full-length one, or characteristic of multiple unannounced time skips.

Furthermore, it's just really really hard to root for Lu Feng. Their relationship is so incredibly toxic and harmful. He's headstrong, aggressive, authoritative, and immature. And grand gestures simply can't fix everything. And you'd think that, considering they know the plight they are in, that they would be more careful about their actions in public.

I absolutely adored the music though. And there were some really memorable scenes. Such as the custom couple rings done at the beginning of the movie - that I really wish we see more of in other productions. The surprisingly good amount of communication (not enough to even begin to contradict all that's wrong in their relationship, but it is there). And there were a couple of scenes that remind of my much beloved scenes from Skam and Semantic Error.

Honestly, it could have been a great movie (sequel events aside), if only Lu Feng wasn't so incredibly toxic. But alas, I do understand that it's probably MEANT to be toxic (from what I know about the sequel). I don't think we're supposed to think it's romantic.

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Good movie but unimpactful

●There is a phrase in my country “every man's heart way is through his stomach” but my opinion is “every person's hearts way is via the stomach regardless of gender”
If we eat a dish made with love even after a long time it will be imprinted on our memory.

●This movie had many elements in the story inclusive of amnesia, accidents, soul-switch, delicious food cooking, Piano playing, childhood friendship, and wedding. Despite having all such crazy stuff it is subtle and calm.

●Nothing is overdone and tragedy, romance, drama everything is well incorporated. Just like a meal consisting of various dishes and everything is delicious and enjoyable.

●Acting is average. No one impresses actually. But I really liked the FL and her way of savoring each dish. She was truly happy eating those dishes.

●Story is simple and sends up a message If You love someone and afraid to lose, be brave to confess if you can't let go.
The music is isnt great. and rewatch is not possible for such an unimpactful movie.

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A wild and enjoyable ride

What a nice surprise! I had no idea what to expect from this movie but the poster caught my attention and I added it to my watchlist. The premise sounded interesting too so I decided to randomly watch it one day.
I fell in love with the mother-daughter chaotic duo and their mission through Itaewon to find their missing relative. It was almost detective-like, leading them from one place to another, meeting all sorts of people, and resulting into serious, funny, and heart-warming situations. And altough I managed to guess the plot twist around 2/3 of the movie, it was still very entertaining to watch it all unfold.
The representation in this was amazing! It isn't everyday when you see a good representation of LGBTQ people, foreigners, BIPOC, single mothers, drag queens, all in one movie!
Cheetah's rapping and singing took my breath away, it was really really great. Just *chef's kiss*, it made the movie even better.
One last thing, there's A LOT of swearing in the movie so just be warned of that. :D

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Action Done Right

Hollywood producers can definitely learn a thing or two about how action should be done from High&Low The Worst. This movie is an absolute gem in its genre – the best that I have seen since Crows Zero. Whether you are looking for a well-written plot, realistic fight scenes, or fun, likeable characters, you will find all of these and more. Now let me tell you in detail what makes this movie so great.

1. Top-notch Action.

The highlight of this movie are the long fight scenes. What distinguishes them from those in most action movies that I have seen is that they do not rely too much on slow motion. The viewer is exposed to the full chaos of a battle between two large groups of violent delinquents. The changing camera angles and the fact that the lead character does not miraculously emerge unscathed from every fight adds realism to the scenes, while the witty banter between opponents and the absence of excessive gore makes them satisfyingly entertaining. Although I usually skip the fighting in movies because it bores me, this time I was glued to the screen.

2. Gorgeous Guys.

The visuals in this movie are jaw-dropping – and I do not mean only the lead actors. The number of Oya High and Housen Academy students that can become top models is really high. Almost every scene left me wondering at whom I should stare. They all look like they have stepped out of an anime! Whoever was in charge of the casting deserves a raise. My only complaint is that the majority of extras looked too old to be high school students.

3. Well-developed Plot with Likeable Characters.

This movie is a great reminder that action does not have to be plotless. It has an interesting and well-written storyline that drew me in almost immediately. Although I am a newcomer to this franchize, I did not have any difficulties understanding what is happening.
I also appreciated the fact that the main characters are all fleshed-out well. Each one of them has his own problems and motivations that make him easy to sympathize with. The eccentric Murayama became a favorite of mine by the end, but I rooted for everyone else just as much.
The spin that this movie does on the power of friendship and found family tropes also works really well and does not seem clichéd. Despite all the fighting and screaming, there are many heart-warming moments of genuine friendship – something that is difficult to find in movies nowadays.
Most importantly, the ending ties everything together, leaving no plot holes.

4. Bromance.

The bromance is the second highlight of this movie. I do not know if the production team chose to underscore the chemistry between Fujio and Sachio on purpose, but more sparks flew between those two than between most onscreen romantic couples that I have seen.

Overall, if you have two hours to spare and you are in the mood for action, watch this movie.

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repetitive and sluggish

In the remake of the Canadian film, six of varying ages and backgrounds find themselves locked and confined in a mysterious cube shaped room. They do not have any ideas where they are and decide to escape. They need to work with one another and decipher the code needed to exit the cube.The movie could be considered as being one of the pioneers of the now-infamous torture porn genre, pre-dating films like Saw and Hostel that have exploited the idea so much with countless sequels, spin-offs, and rip-offs over the years.

No more talking. No more guessing. Don’t even think about nothing that’s not right in front of you. That’s the real challenge — you’ve gotta save yourselves from yourselves....

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A MASTERPIECE !

A classic! A must-watch! I swear this movie will haunt you till the day you die. I believe Raise the Red Lantern is one of the best films by Yi-Mou Zhang. He criticizes Capitalism, Patriarchy, Misogyny, and the power structures in society. Also, dammmn Gong Li is something else. When a man wished Songlian to live 100 years, she says, " Oh Please I don't want to live that long ".
I felt that...bro, I felt that deep down my body.

This movie will haunt me for sure. Classic! The cinematography, screenplay, music, color...every single aspect of it is to be lived for.

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Can't believe I cried for a Pig!

Completed: 10/1/2022

What an adorable and heartwarming movie! This movie boasts a big and popular cast with 6 individual stories. Each story features a family or a couple and their pets. These stories are simple but very relatable. Each of them is heartwarming in their own unique way. I am pleasantly surprised that I am satisfied with the amount of screen time for each story. Oftentimes with such a big cast, you feel something is missing, screen time is not evenly distributed, or not enough time dedicated to tell a complete story. However, I don't feel that at all.

We have a very experienced cast and there's really nothing to criticize about their acting. However, the MVPs are the pets. I don't own any pet and am not especially fond of dogs and cats (I am fine with them). This movie makes me want to be a pet owner, well, maybe not a pig owner.

If you love animals, especially dogs, cats and pigs, then I strongly recommend this movie to you. It's an easy watch and will make you feel very loved and warm inside.

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I saw a small clip of this video on tiktok and I]the male lead was very handsome so I decided to check it only to find out that it was a movie. The entire movie was like a typical bullying movie, when one of the main leads is bullied and the other comes out and steps out for them. Honestly very cute.

Cast was great, especially the male lead, this hair is on fleek, so hot. Really recommend, very short but I kinda wanted like an after story, cause this all happened while their in school, so like there is a possibility that they might break up later in their lives. But really nice movie.

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Mind blowing multidirectional intelligence mission

The plot is a totally unexpected mind blowing multidirectional intelligence mission that involves tons of critical stakes at war. The story is so complex it comes with an incredible amount of political factors that one could never imagine, but only to be impressed again and again on how the writer could let it play out in such a way. At the start it may seem a bit generic, but as the story progresses it bites on and keeps getting better by pushing its limits while still able to throw in multiple twists that makes a whole lot of sense foreshadowing on conspiracies of the real political world. The vintage setting and tight action choreography are all in jaw dropping fine quality, they definitely deserve the 2022 Cannes invitation which lives up to its name.

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I'd like to take praise at the cinematography, direction and editing. The film looks so stunning visually, everything framed perfectly, scene transtions done well. Big plaudits for Kim Ji-yong on (Cinematography) and Kim Jee-woon (direction and writing)

This was quite an eye opening film with Song Kang-Ho, once again, delivering an outstanding performance as Lee Jung-chool, the conflicted police captain stuck between the might of Japanese rule and the heart of the Korean Resistence. The fight against the oppressive regime of the Japanses occupation. But along side that and the trueish stories of the time, we have a cat & mouse game of politics between Lee Jung-chool and Hashimoto. The film is jammed with tension filled scenes as well as great, but short action fights. The torture scenes near the end are violent but pivitol to the story and add tons of drama. A very down to earth tale of patriotism with a great unique style of film making on top.

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The story is all over the place. A generic simple detective mystery gets blown to wide proportions with fake deaths, unnecessary twists and turns and poor special effects. However the first edition of Detective K delivered with strong performances from its main cast - Kim Myung-min as Detective and Oh Dal-su as Han Seo-pil. In terms of establishing these characters and their journey with each other, the film was worth watching. Virtuous Widow gave the audience tons of clever gags that ranged from absurd to extremely clever both verbally and visually. Plus the film casted the typical Sageuk antagonist, Lee Jae-youg in his comfortable role and that’s always a positive.

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#Justice for Manda!

Godzilla royalty-director Honda Ishiro and composer Ifukube Akira were behind the Kaiju and Sci-fi movie
Atragon. Given that pedigree I expected it to be better. With all the allusions to the destroyer goddess Manda, I definitely expected to see her before the last 15 minutes of the film and for more than 5 minutes. Atragon instead focused on old naval officers and whether to resurrect an Imperialistic Japan.

The film opens with two photographers taking pictures of their bikini clad model at midnight near the bay because everyone knows the lighting is so good at that time of the day. When up from the water comes a steamy man. There's an investigation regarding the steam man that leads nowhere. The photographers spend a lot of time hunting down a beautiful woman they see on the street so that they can make her a model. Turns out the would be model is the daughter of a naval commander who disappeared during the war and she became the ward of a retired admiral. Next thing you know a man with special powers from the ancient submerged city of Mu shows up to kidnap the woman and the admiral to take them back to Mu and make them slaves. His plan is foiled by the nosy photographers. After some city destruction by the vapor creatures the admiral finally realizes he's going to have to reveal that her father is not dead and take her to him. Not the happiest of reunions after 20 years especially since dear old dad has created a super sub that can also fly and burrow through the earth and has a freeze ray all in order to resurrect Imperial Japan. Not sure if that means he wants to go back on a destructive rage against China, Korea, and the US, but the admiral and his daughter try to change his mind. Only when the Mu kidnap his daughter and threaten to overthrow the world does he decide to use his sub for good.

Given that this was a Honda film, Manda was a huge disappointment in both design and execution. She's just the third female Kaiju in this particular franchise and she didn't show up until late in the movie and was dispatched rather easily. The high tech sub and city miniatures were all beautifully created for the time and budget. Ifukube recycled Godzilla's music for this one, I kept expecting to see the big guy stomp onto the scene. Goodness knows it might have made this movie more interesting.

The story tended to wander around in circles for much of the movie until they showed up at the secret island with the sub's inventor. The last 15-20 minutes were the best part of the film. It was concerning that when they destroyed the hidden city of Mu, they destroyed everyone. The genocide was a bit concerning even for a Kaiju movie.

While I applaud the makers effort to try and craft a different kind of monster film and focus on more sci-fi aspects, I found it rather disappointing. Better to watch Destroy All Monsters, even though she only had a cameo in it, Manda had more to do than in this one. Only for those Kaiju fans who would like to see Manda's original film or have an interest in sunken cities where the people wear bright colorful wigs.


9/30/22

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