The snow covering the town gives off cold and warm feeling at the same time, which also gives a sense of comfort.
I thought this film would only revolve around Hiroko and Itsuki exchanging letters, but at some point I thought "If there was a flashback scene which shows the moment when Itsuki male is still alive with Hiroko or Itsuki female, it would be more interesting", and finally the female Itsuki reminisced about her school days when she was in the same class with the male Itsuki (Hiroko fiancee), which I could say the first love vibe was very thick and the fact that those many sweet moment can't be repeated or even continued makes it painful.
I can't help but cry, the desired happy ending that can't come true and dealing with loss and grief is so suffocating, even though healing will happens over time.
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The bride character who commits suicide is the center of this film, where there will be 9 stories that show 9 other characters' perspectives on the bride fateful incidents.
1. The Waiter
After the opening, this film start from perspective of a young man waiter who keeps the bride's panties and she absolutely not like it.
Not scary, but enough as a warm-up.
2. The New Tenant
The perspective of this character in my opinion strengthen the horror atmosphere and a little bit depressing vibe.
There is a jumpscare but it's not scary enough.
3. Friend
It made me understand a little about the origin that caused the bride to commit suicide.
This friend is an idiot.
4. The Lover
This character's perspective made me understand why he wanted to leave the bride even though he used the wrong method.
5. The Maid
I like the perspective of this character the most because I finally realized that all perspectives can be connected and made relax a little bit by watching the granny who wants to win the lottery with the help of the spirit of the bride.
6. Mother
The mother's perspective turns into dramatic direction, it feels so gloomy, this is also answered about what actually happened to the Lover ending.
7. The Gloom
The bride who has died, in order her soul to be in peace, her family got her married ritual to a guy.
Got me thinking "If only... she's choose the right guy"
8. Old Soldier
The bride's mother fell into deep sadness and now involves the father, ended with a fairly depressing ending.
9. Old Dog
It feels like bonus story or chapter in a series or videogame, so I don't really think this film need this guy perspective, because everything was already clear.
No regret after watching this film.
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Accompanying each other in difficult times, being happy with each other when they have nothing, makes so many beautiful memories but at some point this relationship cannot be saved, and is presented here with bitterness.
I love the the two MC, Mugi (Masaki Suda) and Kinu (Kasumi Arimura), their chemistry is so good, in every phase of the relationship shown in this film, the chemistry feels quite real. Unfortunately, it feels weird with Kinu whose hair doesn't change much from year to year, unlike Mugi, who was different when he was unemployed and already working, I don't know if there might be a meaning to that.
I sensed an great aura from Masaki Suda, I felt Nana Komatsu found a perfect man for her. I hope they last long.
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If we become family now, we can make it work.
We'll have kids, call each other "Honey" and "Dear".
Can't you just imagine it?
The three or four of us will hold hands, walk along Tama River, go to department store.
Buy a minivan, go camping, visit Disney Land.
We'll take our time, live out our lives.
And despite our history, we'll have become that happy couple.
It'll be as easy as breathing.
Let's become those two.
Let's get married.
Let's be happy.
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A heartwarming family drama between 4 sisters who live under the same roof, where the youngest is a half sibling due to different mothers. The situation is quite relatable for me because I also have a half sibling too, and this step family situation is very complicated, there are many boundaries that cannot be crossed, sometimes it feels awkward, and maybe sometime in the future when my parents are no longer around, I will did the same as Sachi did, as an oldest child from both family.
The conflicts that are presented also seem to be commonplace in families, such as children and mothers who don't get along but still love each other, and some minor conflicts that make the story of these 4 sisters colorful.
This film is full of positive vibes, the chemistry between the main cast is very convincing that they are sisters who love each other, they will be there for each other and show that the house where they live is not worth selling.
Hirokazu Kore-eda, I like his direction, probably gonna check his other works.
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It's actually quite relatable because I've been there too but not so far as to confess my feelings to the teacher I liked. While Shimada confessed her feelings and insisted on continuing to love Mr. Ito, from here I also realized that this girl's character was still innocent.
I think this film is quite good at handling the topic of relationships with a big age gap, especially the character Shimada is still in high school and Mr. Ito is 35 years old. The story seems to provide a solution to the problems above, just wait till Shimada become an adult, that's it.
This film doesn't make me doki-doki, it's just visually pleasing to look at, from the beautiful actress and cool actors to the setting which it's not as flat as another Japanese film with a similar genre.
I think that's all, the film isn't special, it's just that it seems to me it could be a comfort movie because the vibe is somehow relaxing, and that makes me enjoyed it.
So thanks.
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The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die
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Bad plotting, pacing and a jumbled final cut. How's that for an honest summary?
Wow, is this one a hot mess?Have you ever read one of those comics with the "OP MC" (Over-Powered Main Character, for those who don't know) tag? Well, that's what we have right here!
The plot is almost nonsensical, the story jumps from set-piece to set-piece and the lead is so ridiculously OP that he literally walks through mobs, killing everyone without batting a eyelid. Dumb coincidences add to his invincible plot armour and, by the time this trash ends, you'll likely be thankful for a relatively short running time.
The fights are so-so, but the film is very well made - definitely not an amateur effort - and the woman who plays the lead's wife is gorgeous. These are pretty much the only pros I can think of!
An annoying female lead (the 17 year old), a toothless main villain and a motive revealed at the end that really doesn't make much sense are all pretty big complaints, but the film earned an extra half star for showing behind the camera clips during the end credits, which I've always enjoyed and were probably made popular by Jackie Chan.
Speaking of which, there are still a few of his films I've not seen and I'm sure any of those would've been more fun than this!
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"Chain letters can never bring good luck. But on that night, I found my luck"
for a first watch, this somehow felt nostalgic. similar to many love stories out there, this was yet another bittersweet high school romance with unspoken words from both sides. this movie truly brings you back to a feeling of "i could've"; that moment you could've brought about a different outcome to the situation.what i personally love from this movie is how both characters were helping each other grow. i found the bond between the leads so charming with how they would go out of their way to stand up for each other. there was one scene in particular that stood out to me in which hsu tai yu was being mistreated by the principal. lin truly summoning her fearlessness and speaking out for hsu tai yu TRULY did it for me.
the movie was self-aware that being a grown up person isn't a one way ticket to living a life that you like. even though it frustrated me to see the tension between the leads on not confessing their feelings, it was in a way realistic as complex ideas like romantic relationship is quite a scary path to go for a young age.
overall, this movie TRULY (pun not intended) fueled my cravings for all the yearning and angst with a nice side of cute desserts.
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The way the story is told is very calm...
The way the story is told is very calm, but the things that happen in this movie make you feel somewhat anxious. There are also a few good plot twists in it.The movie tells about an attempt to meet the expectations that are placed on people. These expectations are set by society, but we also impose them on ourselves. Nanami is lonely but she doesn't want to show it to others, so she lies about the reason she left her job and hires actors to pretend to be her family. Mashiro doesn't want to die alone, so she hires someone to die with her. But he doesn't reveal it. He pretends everything is fine. Amuro is professionally involved in faking certain aspects of other people's lives. His intentions, however, are not directly shown in the film. We can try to interpret them ourselves.
Amuro does not reveal the true intentions of her clients to the people he hires. It does not matter to him whether the victim of his false situations is someone he knows. It only seems that he cares about the money.
I love this movie.
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A not bad at all lesbian short film!
The acting is really good, very believable, they had chemistry and really made me feel for them. I really like how in this short you see both girls' perspectives - it feels like you're looking through one of the girls' eyes at one point - and you can see that they clearly both like one another. There is some clever cinematography, I dont like the ending tho.The school scenes were perfectly handled and in general the short film doesnt lack . But the ending is just arrghhh.
It was an awsome lesbian short film when it comes to acting and music.But in my opinion the story is a little bit rushed and some things should have been explained more .But other than that .Yes you should all go watch if you have the chance.For you that cannot afford buying it you will not miss something epic.It is your choice .For me its a yes and a no.
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Great new ship
Make it happen.These boys great and 2nd boys also.
I love them.
Parents aweful.
The boys can have great stories in new or followup stories.
They have great chemistry and made me cry.
They can be faith in slow motion.
Parents can be more supportive in next season. Plus obvious boyfriend drama. Maybe girls and boys mix it up.
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"Getting what we want and happiness aren't always related"
Ostensibly The Four 2 is a wuxia film, and if talking a person to death qualified as a martial art then this movie would fill the bill. The first half was composed of dull dialogue and drawn out exposition, most of which led nowhere. There was a murder "mystery" that didn't do anything to liven up the story. Thankfully, the second half did the heavy lifting and upped the action and emotional conflicts.The Four 2 sort of picked up where The Four left off, leaving a couple of key plot points unanswered and glossed over.
When a movie is titled, The Four, it would seem like it should focus on The Four, but with the large cast and erratic story, the team never seemed to be a team and much time was focused on other characters. They were more like the four acquaintances who occasionally bump into either other or argue with each other over whose turn it was to pick the restaurant. The Big Bad didn't seem particularly menacing. He may have caused problems with the team but nothing impossible to overcome.
Once the second half begins, the action starts which is good. Because even after 3 hours at this point the character development was sorely lacking. The romance between Cold Blood and Emotionless was pretty emotionless and cold. The fights were dramatic and the CGI wasn't horrible. The action at least involved most of the characters and if the story wasn't moving forward very fast at least the characters were moving. Some sets were better than others, a few looking rather low budget with the CGI filling in the gaps as people fled and fought. As the fights rolled on and secrets were revealed, the movie finally became interesting. Then it simply ended after a revelation.
The people were pretty and the production values were fine. I actually enjoyed the OST, something I rarely even notice. What let me down was the less than stellar dialogue, uninteresting characters because they often weren't doing anything important, and the long dragged out first half.
I love wuxia films. Bring out the swords and poison darts, the super leaping and qi power. But one thing a wuxia cannot be is boring. Even a rapier wit would have been welcome in the first half of this movie. Being the middle child is never easy in a movie trilogy but oftentimes the second film is the deeper, darker, more emotionally involved story because the characters are established and the stakes heightened. The Four 2 failed on all accounts for me.
9/19/22
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It's better than the 2 prequel episodes
I would say it is definitely better than the two prequel episodes. I watched it much more willingly and I also felt that Nana's acting was better.
Compared to the prequel episodes, she has undoubtedly gained a little more self-confidence, although she is still not at the same level as in the manga.
But I reiterate the fact that Yuu still does pretty much what she did in the two prequel episodes, that is, she does whatever Kuro tells her to do, when she could say no or at least complain. Needless to say, the manga is much better.
Kazi is a big softie ^^
Although it was enjoyable to watch, I'm still convinced that I'm too old for this kind of thing, and I'm not talking about the cheesy scenes, but the kids acting like adults like this. I mean, even in the manga they are high school students, however, who knows why, that is less jarring... maybe it's the way they are drawn.
Being an adaptation and a movie, obviously many things from the main story were cut out. Like the fight between Meiko and Yuu, the sports festival, the school festival, etc. etc.
Regarding the character of Suzune (who does not appear in this film, but is only mentioned), I take back what I wrote in the previous review: she was an unnecessary addition, did not serve the purpose of the plot, and I will always wonder why they were there to do such a thing.
They really sped up the falling in love process between Yuu and Kuro. However, one thing I really appreciated was that the rivalry between Kuro and Shirakawa was felt quite a bit: his discomfort, his feeling inferior to Kuro and so on.
All in all, it is still a film that I would rewatch if I had nothing better to do and only if I had nostalgia for it.
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A journey of self
One thing I've noticed about a lot of Japanese shows, they are a "slice-of-life". Not a lot happens, but we are privy to the main character's daily thoughts and desires. Such is the case with this movie. You have a high schooler, with all the angst, hormones, and everything else that goes along with the age. A secret crush, changing family dynamics, and cyber-bullying add to her everyday worries. Remembering back to my teen years, everything was amplified - the highs were higher, and the lows were lower. I could feel the loneliness, as well as the dissatisfaction in her current life. Along comes a mystical, magical granny to change things. It's often someone completely out of our sphere that we connect with, relate to, that can help us see things more clearly. This person gives her the bravery to come out of herself, and also the opportunity to resolve past hurts. A special person in your life can change you and your perspective forever.Was this review helpful to you?
Some films are all style, no substance; Diner gets its substance from its style!
When Diner begins, it's clear you're not going to be watching your average action-thriller. What could have easily been pretentious, gets given a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek and, where it's far from the best film I've ever seen, it kept me entertained for its almost 2 hours running time - which is a lot more than I can say for most flicks!Because this one is a little "out there" in terms of its style - the very same style that separates this film from just about every other of the genre - it's really not for everybody and, where I'm certain some will enjoy it a lot more than others, for me, there was always a little bit something missing... kind of like Kanako's cooking (by her own words).
For someone who doesn't really like CGI, the dog was great, while the "gun-fu" at the end was comedy gold!
Diner definitely had its moments, but it was more of a good meal during a week of bland pap than a classic that I wouldn't mind being served again.
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Just a short cute movie
As it has a runtime of 47mins one cannot expect a great plot or elaborate story but the concept of this movie was not bad and can be converted into a full length drama as well.The ml is a emperor and (game character)has a immortal body and doest get sick so is bored with his duties and wants a break . The fl on the other hand is a outdated game host who is forced to play this game . And in the game she is given the task to be the queen while the crown Princess poisons her (with something that wud kill after 30days lol) and is forced to assassinate the king. Both the characters especially the ml were very cute. The fl is not brainless. There were no side characters except a stupid crown Princess with a screen time of not more then 3mins.
One thing that everybody wants to know before starting is abt the ending so the ending is complete and somewhat happy.
It is a good watch as a short film that starts and ends quickly.
To summarise in three words short, cute and fluffy
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