films seen
1
average score
3.50*
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Alive and kicking
Movies
A sweet indie drama that reminded me of early Shunji Iwai and Hideaki Anno, but isn't quite as accomplished. The story is a mere hook, the film is more interested in the characters and mood. It's quite slow and unfocused, but that's exactly what makes this such a pleasant and warm trip. The performances are on point (watch this to see a young Nishijima at work, or for the Suzuki Matsuo cameo), the camera work is intimate, and the score gentle and soothing. The dialogue gets a bit too serious at times, without landing the gravity of the conversations, but other than that this is a little undiscovered gem. A nice find. Read all