J Overland
The story is probably the weakest aspect of the film. It's very original, but very weird too. The last act of the film should've been a bit shorter. I was surprised when I found out it was written by the screenwriter of Gomen ne Seishun and Amachan (then the weirdness of the story made sense). Anyway, the story is very fun and entertaining.
The cast is SPECTACULAR. Is full of great actors, but Sadao Abe stands out among the rest. He is GREAT. Mao Inoue is fantastic, as always. I don't know how she does it, but she seems like a completely different person in each role, even her voice changes. The rest of the cast is very good too: Machiko Ono, Masaki Okada, Yasuko Matsuyuki, etc.
The music was good, it really suited the film, but that music video at the end credits was just really strange and out of place. It's completely unnecessary (at least in my opinion).
Overall the film was really good. It's a very funny story, with great characters and acting. It also has a very positive message, which I really liked.
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The story was fantastic. The ending was a bit predictable, but the story was so mysterious that I didn't really care. This film is filled with black comedy, which I LOVE. It can be said that this film criticizes the huge influence that social networks and the media have in our lives, and how they can even ruin somebody's life.
The cast was fantastic, but the best performance was given by Mao Inoue. It's clear why she's considered one of the best actresses of her generation. Go Ayano, Nanao, Misako Renbutsu and Shihori Kanjiya were great too.
The soundtrack was amazing. It fitted the film perfectly.
In conclusion, The Murder of Snow White is great thriller, with great performances and filled with black comedy. I highly recommend it.
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The story is slow paced, but it's extremely addictive. It's very mysterious you never know what's going to happen, and I didn't figure out what happened during ''the day of the incident'' until a few seconds before that scene started. I loved the way they used the scenes of ''the day of the incident'' throughout all the episodes, adding a few more seconds to the scene in each episode. There were a ton of beautiful moments too. Also, the character development was brilliant.
The acting was AWESOME. Nana Eikura was amazing, she did a great job playing Nozomi, one of the best performances I've seen in a while. Masataka Kubota, Kento Kaku and Keisuke Koide did a fantastic job, too.
The music was SPECTACULAR. This is probably the best OST I've ever heard in a japanese drama. I can't stop listening to it. And the theme song is really beautiful.
The cinematography was so beautiful that it left me astonished. You need to watch this in HD.
To sum up, N no Tame ni is a really mysterious and beautiful drama, filled with great performances, a fantastic story, outstanding music and a spectacular cinematography. You really need to watch this as soon as possible.
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The story is very original and quirky, I really liked it. It was very funny and entertaining. The story also tackles on some very important issues like discrimination, bullying and LGBT, which rarely appear in japanese dramas. What's more, they were tackled with a surprising seriousness, and that was great.
The cast was great. Ryo Nishikido and Hikari Mitsushima were fantastic, as I expected. The rest of the cast was also great, but Yuta Koseki deserves a special mention for his performance in episode 8.
The music was nothing special, but the theme song by Kanjani8 was pretty good.
In conclusion, Gomenne Seishun! is a very funny and well acted drama that also has a serious side when it tackles on some very important issues, which I appreciated.
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Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World
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The story is completely beautiful. Yes, it's very sad, but it's a fantastic story. Many people say this film is too slow, but I didn´t think so. In my opinion, the pace was perfect for this story.
The acting was great. Mirai Moriyama and Masami Nagasawa were fantastic, especially Masami. Ko Shibasaki was very good too, but she has a rather small role in the film. Takao Osawa was the weakest one, but he was very good too.
The music was quite simple, but it fitted the story and the tone of the film perfectly. The song at the end credits was beautiful.
I also have to mention the cinematography. It was gorgeous.
To sum up, ''Crying Out Love, In The Center of the World'' is a beautiful but sad film about first loves and how those have in an influence in our lives, even when we grow up. I'll definitely watch it again soon.
P.S. The book the film is based on, which is titled ''Socrates in Love'', is even better. I really recommend it.
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The story was very simple, but beautiful anyway. It was also pretty realistic, although there were times where it was a bit corny and/or slow.
The acting was the best thing in this drama. The cast was outstanding, but I think Hikari Mitsushima, Yu Aoi and Eita gave the best performances. Satoshi Tsumabuki was great too, but he was a bit over the top at times. The rest of the cast was fantastic too, but they weren't as good as the ones I mentioned, in my opinion.
The music didn't really stand out, for me. The theme song was pretty good, but the rest of the music was not really anything special.
To sum up, Wakamono Tachi is a great drama, with an outstanding cast and a good story, even if it's a bit slow at times.
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The story is gorgeous, it's one of the most beautiful stories I've ever seen. It's quite sad too, and it's not another one of those supernatural romantic stories, it's very special, and it mixes elements of many genres: drama, comedy, a bit of horror, etc. It's also very entertaining.
The cast impressed me very much, I didn't expect them to be so good. Park Bo Young and Jang Young Nam were fantastic, but, in my opinion, the best one was Song Joong Ki. He didn't have many lines (he actually had just a few), but his facial expressions and his mannerisms were brilliant.
The music was fantastic too, and ''My Prince'' is beautiful song. It fits the film a lot.
I'll probably watch it again as soon as I've got some time, because I loved it.
I recommend it everyone who wants to watch a beautiful story with great acting and wonderful characters.
P.S You'll probably cry at the end of the film, so get some tissues ready.
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The story was beautiful, much better than I expected at the start. There are quite a few plot twists here and there, and that made the story very exciting and interesting.
The cast was WONDERFUL. This is one of Hikari Mitsushima's best performances ever (only surpassed by her performance in Woman, another beautiful drama). Eita was fantastic too, he is quickly becoming one of my favourite japanese actors. Shinobu Otake, Shunsuke Kazama, Jun Fubuki and Saburo Okito were great too.
The music was the worst aspect of this drama, but it was good anyway.
It's certainly hard to watch, and the story is VERY dark at times, but I recommend it to everyone who is a fan of Eita or Hikari Mitsushima, and to those who are looking for a great story.
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The script is fantastic, just like his direction. The film is hard to watch, and there are times when you don't understand what's going on, but it is breathtaking, anyway. The ending was very emotional, and I'll never forget it.
The acting was OUTSTANDING. Shota Sometani and Fumi Nikaido are two of the best actors I've ever seen. Their roles were very complicated, but they still gave brilliant performances. The rest of the cast is great too.
The music was also incredible. The score was BEAUTIFUL. It was perfect for this film.
I also have to say that the cinematography was astonishing, probably the best I've seen in a japanese film so far.
Overall I have to give it a 10, because I think Himizu is an outstanding film. I recommend it to everyone who's a fan of Sion Sono's work.
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The acting was SPECTACULAR. Everyone was really good, but Erika Sawajiri's performance is, in my opinion, the best one. She was incredible in the last few episodes.
The music was very good, too, especially the insert songs.
Someday I will watch it again, becauste I think it's a masterpiece.
I recommend 1 Litre of Tears to everyone who is looking for a beautiful story, with great characters and fantastic acting :)
P.S. You'll probably cry while watching it ;)
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