Wow. I am so glad I came back and watched this a second time, if only to confirm my first impression that the…
I see nothing about the FL that the character of the ML would be attracted to, at any point in this film, which of course, undercuts the whole thing. She is a spineless, pathetic middle-school child who specializes in playing the victim, and he is an artsy, free-spirited playboy.
I found him entirely likable because he was always upfront about everything, even when being kind of a dick. Over and over, he was honest and wanted to discuss like..." grown-ups." She, on the other hand, is a psychopath. Lying is second nature to her. I had to laugh when she pretended to be traumatized and afraid of him, as though he had slapped her around or something.
Her three friends are gross and I don't find it believable that they would hang out with her in the first place.
The film spoke to the part of me that likes, at times, to be stressed out and annoyed by a live-action story. I would never recommend it to a normal person, though. Plus, there are elements that I consider plot holes.
I see a lot of ppl rating this down ... why? Because it didn't deliver that unicorn, magical, Cinderalla ending?…
What do you mean by "rating this down?" That people are deliberately rating it lower than they otherwise would, just to crush it, or because you don't agree with the low ratings being honestly given?
I live for "different" and non-"cookie cutter" movies, but I don't buy the central relationship here at all. There is nothing about the FL's character as portrayed, that the ML as portrayed, would be attracted to. He is an artsy, intelligent, creative person, and she is mousy, faux-coy, and nervous/giggly/annoying. I fucking hate her.
The second reason I gave it a 7/10, which is a decent average rather than a 9/10, is that I don't buy her friendship with those three soulless girls either. So for me, none of the prominent relationships are believable.
Finally, all the back-and-forth cuts were unnecessary and confusing.
That final scene and closing credits...raw, powerful ... you don't see that in film much anymore, especially so…
What is it about the end credits segment you found "powerful?" I felt like instead of calmly cooking dinner, she should be searching her phone for psych wards that would take her asap.
Wow. I am so glad I came back and watched this a second time, if only to confirm my first impression that the FL is f**king INSANE. By the end of the movie, I freaking hated her.
The rest of why this is a 7/10 to me in the spoiler comment below.
Potentially a good movie, but very sloppy with its storytelling, and boy do I have a lot of questions. We didn't even get OJ naked, which would be worth an entire star higher rating.
Surely, no-one is concerned about the actors- just the characters.
Well-said. But Corey lives in a black-and-white universe in her head, unable to make the distinctions you enumerate. Have fun going back and forth if she answers you. I'm done with it. I've argued with Neo-Prudes way too many times. It's a waste.
Highly recommended, but extremely odd in five or six massive tonal shifts to a really dark place that doesn't fit the rest of the show at all. I was like "seriously? I'm supposed to laugh at this?"
But then the film would regain its footing and we were off to more laughter and tears...until the next weird shift.
OK, but the friendship between the three boys was beautifully portrayed and deeply moving. Mutt and Jeff truly would do ANYTHING for their beloved friend, and that is a beautiful thing to see.
I would have rated this 9/10 if not for those weird tonal shifts, which knock it down to a 7.5/10 or a C+.
Surely, no-one is concerned about the actors- just the characters.
Thanks for your kind words.
Commenters like Corey don't know why they "believe" half of the things they believe. That's why asking questions is the best way of undermining their assumptions. Most of these people are PC SJWs who are blind to their neo-prudery, which would have made any 16th century American Puritan proud. It's the same old sex-phobic BS in flashy, new wrappings.
Isn't it something that Taiwan, just 1,400 miles from Japan and scary-close to the gargantuan, homophobic blob of super-conservative China, has gay marriage and a host of other protections for its tax-paying, gay citizens?
I hope Japan and Korea will catch up relatively quickly, though I won't hold my breath waiting for that, especially at my age.
It's especially frustrating with Japan, because the country is so technologically advanced and wired to everyone else in the world via the Internet. Thus, one might think they'd also be forward in their cultural attitudes. But god no, Japan and Korea are still in the 16th century on a host of issues. Such as so many Korean and Japanese babies being adopted to the U.S. because no one will take these orphans in their own countries. People still think the only means of truly living is to pass down your "blood" thru family. A lot of Chinese babies are adopted to the U.S. also.
Then, of course, psycho "activists" accuse Americans of "baby-shopping" in Asia. lol Really, you can't win with this type of thinking so it's best not to engage it.
Surely, no-one is concerned about the actors- just the characters.
Corey doesn't care about that. Toki won't become an "adult" until midnight on his 18th birthday. Apparently, this instant transformation is not only legal, but intellectual, moral, and philosophical as well.
Surely, no-one is concerned about the actors- just the characters.
"It's amusing that you believe my world to be so binary. My view on one thing does not reveal my views on another."
Oh yes. Yes, it does.
You're a bullshitter, so this will be my last interaction with you. You answered none of my questions above, and didn't acknowledge that didn't do so because you can't. All of a sudden, age has nothing to do with being an "adult," it's all about "the role he's paid to perform." Telling that you did not mention this theory on adulthood earlier. You're making it up as we go along.
"From 8:00 to 4:50, he should mask all of that and perform the role he's paid to perform (healthily, of course)." So, it would be OK for him to confess to Toki and pursue him romantically at 5pm? Quick! Make something up!
Nor did you respond to my question asking if people stop forming impressions at the precise age of 18. That's because you know as well as I do that people form impressions until the day they die. That term is subtly insulting to young people.
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I found him entirely likable because he was always upfront about everything, even when being kind of a dick. Over and over, he was honest and wanted to discuss like..." grown-ups." She, on the other hand, is a psychopath. Lying is second nature to her. I had to laugh when she pretended to be traumatized and afraid of him, as though he had slapped her around or something.
Her three friends are gross and I don't find it believable that they would hang out with her in the first place.
The film spoke to the part of me that likes, at times, to be stressed out and annoyed by a live-action story. I would never recommend it to a normal person, though. Plus, there are elements that I consider plot holes.
Fujiwara Kisetsu is great, as always.
7/10
I live for "different" and non-"cookie cutter" movies, but I don't buy the central relationship here at all. There is nothing about the FL's character as portrayed, that the ML as portrayed, would be attracted to. He is an artsy, intelligent, creative person, and she is mousy, faux-coy, and nervous/giggly/annoying. I fucking hate her.
The second reason I gave it a 7/10, which is a decent average rather than a 9/10, is that I don't buy her friendship with those three soulless girls either. So for me, none of the prominent relationships are believable.
Finally, all the back-and-forth cuts were unnecessary and confusing.
The rest of why this is a 7/10 to me in the spoiler comment below.
7/10
That film sounds good. Is it available online?
So you're "queer." Who cares? I'm gay. And...?
I never said you were an American. I said America's early Puritans would be proud of you. Doesn't matter where you are while they're being proud. lol
oops, I'm wasting time on you. Bye.
I don't waste my time on MDL weirdos like you anymore. Think what you want. I don't care.
But then the film would regain its footing and we were off to more laughter and tears...until the next weird shift.
OK, but the friendship between the three boys was beautifully portrayed and deeply moving. Mutt and Jeff truly would do ANYTHING for their beloved friend, and that is a beautiful thing to see.
I would have rated this 9/10 if not for those weird tonal shifts, which knock it down to a 7.5/10 or a C+.
Well done.
A few too many hidden, and melodramatic, secrets, to be believable, but I just rode with it anyway.
9/10
Commenters like Corey don't know why they "believe" half of the things they believe. That's why asking questions is the best way of undermining their assumptions. Most of these people are PC SJWs who are blind to their neo-prudery, which would have made any 16th century American Puritan proud. It's the same old sex-phobic BS in flashy, new wrappings.
Isn't it something that Taiwan, just 1,400 miles from Japan and scary-close to the gargantuan, homophobic blob of super-conservative China, has gay marriage and a host of other protections for its tax-paying, gay citizens?
I hope Japan and Korea will catch up relatively quickly, though I won't hold my breath waiting for that, especially at my age.
It's especially frustrating with Japan, because the country is so technologically advanced and wired to everyone else in the world via the Internet. Thus, one might think they'd also be forward in their cultural attitudes. But god no, Japan and Korea are still in the 16th century on a host of issues. Such as so many Korean and Japanese babies being adopted to the U.S. because no one will take these orphans in their own countries. People still think the only means of truly living is to pass down your "blood" thru family. A lot of Chinese babies are adopted to the U.S. also.
Then, of course, psycho "activists" accuse Americans of "baby-shopping" in Asia. lol Really, you can't win with this type of thinking so it's best not to engage it.
Oh yes. Yes, it does.
You're a bullshitter, so this will be my last interaction with you. You answered none of my questions above, and didn't acknowledge that didn't do so because you can't. All of a sudden, age has nothing to do with being an "adult," it's all about "the role he's paid to perform." Telling that you did not mention this theory on adulthood earlier. You're making it up as we go along.
"From 8:00 to 4:50, he should mask all of that and perform the role he's paid to perform (healthily, of course)." So, it would be OK for him to confess to Toki and pursue him romantically at 5pm? Quick! Make something up!
Nor did you respond to my question asking if people stop forming impressions at the precise age of 18. That's because you know as well as I do that people form impressions until the day they die. That term is subtly insulting to young people.
OK, enjoy talking to yourself.