Plot: Yuji is a shabby cop facing one of his life's worst days. His dealings with the Yakuza are about to be revealed in the papers, his mother is on her deathbed, his wife wants to divorce him and Internal Affairs is on his case. To make things worse, he hits a guy in the middle of the road. In a panic, he loads the body in his trunk.
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August 11, 2024
Another strong outing from Michihito Fujii. Regardless of what genre he tackles, he seems capable of putting out quality films. Hard Days is a black comedy embedded within a crime story. It reminded me a little of U Turn, another one of those films where someone's day gets increasingly worse. Solid performances, clean cinematography, proper pacing, and several fun twists kept me engaged throughout. The occasional smirk was the icing on the cake.