films seen
3
average score
3.50*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking
Movies
An old favorite of mine that isn't quite as good as I remembered. It's clear enough why I liked it the first time, the novelty plot and cheeky execution are quite fun to watch, but the styling is somewhat subpar, and the narrative isn't that surprising the second time around, which does take away from the appeal. Director Uchida does well to hide parts of the story, only to reiterate the same scenes later on with added knowledge. It's a nice enough setup, but once the surprise is gone the somewhat dreary cinematography, the forgettable score and decent but basic performances can't pull the weight to make this a true future classic. Good fun, not a masterpiece. Read all