films seen
2
average score
2.75*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
Doomed romances by terminal illness is a genuine subgenre of Japanese drama, it's not quite as prevalent in the US though. This was a pretty pleasant attempt, not too sappy and with some witty comedy on the side. Sadly, the endless felt somewhat toothless, ending the film with a whimper. The performances are solid and there are some quirky visual effects, though the frivolous vibe is mostly present during the first half of the film. The second part becomes more drama and narrative focused, which is where the film loses steam. Better than I expected, but not as good as I'd hoped. Read all
