I love Jikou Keisatsu and Satorare. I'm sure I didn't get half the jokes in the former (so many sight gags, it's…
I really enjoyed La Maison de Himiko as well...really cool role for Odagiri...and I agree--I like that he takes on so many supporting roles--its so much fun to see him play all sorts of characters.
Yeesh...why do Taiwanese writers feel that an over-the-top ridiculous storyline with irrational females will make…
I agree...but I couldn't stop laughing at how ridiculous the cliff scene was...wait a second did I say cliff? It was more like a hill. Seriously...the hill behind my house is steeper! And I can walk up and down it perfectly fine without getting hurt! lol
Yeesh...why do Taiwanese writers feel that an over-the-top ridiculous storyline with irrational females will make a better drama? I keep holding out thinking the story will turn around for the better at some point. Hmmm...23 episodes and we're only at 11....I have a feeling I'm going to be yelling at my computer screen for the remaining 12 weeks...that is of course, if I don't drop it before it finishes.
Word of advice to Lu Tian Xing/Xiau Lu -- run away as fast as you can from Le Si and Huan Huan while you still have the chance...they're absolutely nuts without a scrap of common sense.
I enjoyed the anime more than the movie...but admittedly---it's difficult to top an anime/manga. I wouldn't be so biased if I had watched the anime AFTER the movie. But then again, I wouldn't have been interested in the movie without having watched the anime first! Oh well...
Overall a decent movie...although I missed some of the more colorful characters from the anime that didn't make an appearance in the live action. But I suppose there's but so much the writers can cram into a 2 hour film without completely confusing its audience. That said, Mizushima made a great Sebastien and Gouriki did pretty well as Ciel/Kiyoharu. Hmmm....it seemed like the ending left an opening for a second Kuroshitsuji? I'd watch it if only to get more of Hiro!
I've only seen him in Time. What a trippy movie. This is why I love stalkers guides...you're introduced to great actors you may miss out on b/c there's just so many dramas/films out there...it's hard to narrow down sometimes without a little guidance. Thanks for the article!
Wow...just wow! I loved the series and it's not often I'll equally enjoy the ending. But that last scene really outdid itself. I'd love for a second season...just to see where the writers take Ango's character. Kudos to Oguri for such a fantastic job! Brilliant really.
I saw Death Bell 2 but unfortunately don't remember him...probably because the movie overall didn't leave a lasting impression. I've wanted to see Empress Ki for a while--but 51 episodes! I can barely get through 20 episode dramas without feeling the need to fast forward. Thanks for the writeup on Ji Chang Wook--it's always cool to learn about actors that fly under the radar, but are talented.
The main character was one sadistic b*%st#*rd! This movie is hard to watch...between the violence, rapes, and deaths. But there's a reason it was nominated for 12 Japan Academy Awards, winning 4 to include Best Screenplay---it's a great movie. If you can find and download, I recommend watching it.
Word of advice to Lu Tian Xing/Xiau Lu -- run away as fast as you can from Le Si and Huan Huan while you still have the chance...they're absolutely nuts without a scrap of common sense.
Overall a decent movie...although I missed some of the more colorful characters from the anime that didn't make an appearance in the live action. But I suppose there's but so much the writers can cram into a 2 hour film without completely confusing its audience. That said, Mizushima made a great Sebastien and Gouriki did pretty well as Ciel/Kiyoharu. Hmmm....it seemed like the ending left an opening for a second Kuroshitsuji? I'd watch it if only to get more of Hiro!