This movie has actually a really great story. When I read the synopsis i really wanted to watch this. Especially since it is very hard to get an english version of the webcomic this movie is based on. But after I did see the movie I came to the conclusion that I kind of liked this movie with its heroes and the villain and their interaction but on the other side I kind of didn't. Maybe because I expected more. This more isn't about the story here, don't get me wrong. I kind of feel cheated in a way I don't feel that often. I feel like I didn't see all, like I just stand in front of a dark window desperately pressing my face on the glass with my hands trying to not let any light in so that I can see better, see more. I have a feeling that this story had very much more to tell.


This movie concentrated on the heroine who wanted to get revenge for the murder of her family. The portrayal of her desperation to get the murderer was well done by Kim Sun Ah. I liked her really much and understood her desperation. I could identify with her. On the other hand there was the villain who was a real creep. He gave me the shivers and I certainly hope I will never ever meet someone like that (actually I hope such a guy will never ever exist).
To get the villain the heroine needs help because she is sitting in a wheelchair and that makes it difficult to chase after a perfectly healthy young man. That is when the Five are formed. 3 men and 1 women who help the heroine to get the murderer in exchange for the heroines organs. Each team member does have someone who urgently needs an organ transplant. It is a situation where you will get a live if you offer another. The movie gives us to every character an introduction. So that you can actually see their loved ones and understand their desperation.
In this situation obviously their must be some conflicts and the movie shows us glimpses of those. But overall it is mainly about the chase.

And I think that is actually the point that made this movie for me not a great movie. it is still good. Thrilling and entertaining. But I actually would have wanted to see more of the conflicts in the group. I would have liked it if the process of bonding between the heroine and the 4 team members who only want her organs was shown in more detail. I know what you will say: to show that in a 2 hour movie is just wishfull thinking. The time girl, look at the time. And you're right. That is why i hereby declare that I will root for more screen time in form of a drama series. Where all of the characters can shine and enter our heart on an emotionally level. I really do hope this takes place because I really want to know more about The Five.

Considering my wanting of getting more of the story maybe you shoud give this movie a try. It may not be perfect but it is certainly a good movie.

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I know that there are a lot of Live Action Dramas or Movies that are really bad and most of the time your expectations get crushed by these. But not with this one. I have to say that this is an excellent Manga adaptation. The movie doesn't add anything to the story of the manga nor does it take out a whole lot of things that are important (As another reviewer already pointed out the movie covers the story of the first three manga volumes). It may have its faults in other areas like some CG scenes aren't as good as they could be and one or two action scenes seem a little awkward. But overall that're the only faults i can find in this movie.
The acting of the cast is quite good. Everyone was really good casted. But the one who shines here is Kubota Masataka as Kaneki Ken. Well I know that he is a great actor. I haven't watched a drama or movie yet where he disappointed me greatly. It's alway the other way around. His display of Kanekis emotions when he's struggling in a world where he doesn't really belong to nor wants to belong to is magnificent. He nailed this character. His acting sucks you right into the movie and holds onto you till the last minute. It's just great watching that.

I can only say to try it out. I had a lot of fun watching this.

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