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Japanese body horror with strong Black Swan vibes. Kasane is intriguing genre cinema with slightly artistic influences. Smart fantasy elements bring two faulty characters together in an attempt to create one perfect human being, but it's clear from the start that neither is very happy with the situation. A fascinating film.
I'm not sure City Hunter is fit for a live-action adaption, nor do I think many people were truly anticipating one. But here we are. The result is a rather basic Japanese blockbuster. Fun and a little kooky, but also a bit too generic and too long. I don't know why a film like this can't just be 90 minutes. The presentation is pretty slick, the mix of comedy, action, and (light) sci-fi is entertaining enough and the pacing is solid too. It's just that there's very little that stands out here. The anime is pretty particular and the translation to live-action never feels quite right, despite some funny ideas (like the introduction of Kaori's signature hammer). Fun, but forgettable.Read all
