Ask MDL: Myths, Legends and Imaginary Worlds The story is about a third-rate lawyer who's forced to depend on a 421-year-old ghost as the sole witness to her client's innocence. Edit Translation
- English
- 中文(台灣)
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Native Title: ステキな金縛り
- Also Known As: Suteki na Kanashibari , A Ghost of a Chance
- Director: Mitani Koki
- Genres: Comedy, Supernatural
Cast & Credits
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![Fukatsu Eri in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)]( "Fukatsu Eri in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)")
Fukatsu Eri Main Role -
![Nishida Toshiyuki in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)]( "Nishida Toshiyuki in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)")
Nishida Toshiyuki Main Role -
![Abe Hiroshi in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)]( "Abe Hiroshi in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)")
Abe HiroshiHayami YuSupport Role -
![Nakai Kiichi in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)]( "Nakai Kiichi in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)")
Nakai KiichiOsanoSupport Role -
![Kobayashi Takashi in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)]( "Kobayashi Takashi in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)")
Kobayashi TakashiSuga JinSupport Role -
![Takeuchi Yuko in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)]( "Takeuchi Yuko in Once in a Blue Moon Japanese Movie (2011)")
Takeuchi YukoHino Fuko / Yabe SuzukoSupport Role
Reviews
Needless to saw the acting was stunning at best, like Abe Hiroshi, Nishida Toshiyuki and Takeuchi Yuko, and spot on at worst like Fukada Kyoko. The story could've been standard if it wasn't for the acting. The chemistry between characters was palpable and the twist in the end was nicely done.
I didn't like the idea of the choice of the last witness used. It made it just too easy and cheapened the result. Another complaint, is the length, which I think could've done better without the extra 20 minutes added.
Overall worth the watch Once In A Blue Moon :P
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I couldn't have wished for a better cast for the quirky characters in this wonderfully written Mitani Koki film. Nishida Toshiyuki was perfect as the 421-year old samurai. Abe Hiroshi was in top form whether he was tap-dancing or lying in a hospital bed. Other standouts for me were the peppy Eri, Nakai Kiichi, Asano Tadanobu & Kohinata Fumiyo.
I felt that the movie was incomplete when it ended. Luckily for me, I continued watching through the credits & the dangling/unfinished feel was set right. Even at 142 min runtime, I'd definitely rewatch this!
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