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The Extremists' Opera

Kagekiha Opera
2016 / 90m - Japan
Drama
3.0*/5.0*
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Junko Emoto's time to shine. Fans of Japanese cult cinema have seen her act before. This time, she takes on the roles of writer and director, adapting her novel for the big screen. The result is an interesting film, one that is a tad more brutal than I expected, but could've some extra polish to stand out.

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The film is quite frank (read: there's no lack of nudity) and not as female-friendly as you'd expect (the female lead isn't afraid to abuse her power). The performances are good, the presentation is decent (though nothing too spectacular), and the premise is fun, although the plot itself is a bit meandering. An interesting film.