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3.50*
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Alive and kicking
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When I just got into Japanese cinema, there were two actors I kept an eye on. Masatoshi Nagase and Tadanobu Asano. How interesting to find out that both actors directed an anthology film in 2004. The films are quite similar too, sporting a selection of abstract short films that are quite disconnected from each other. There's definitely potential here too, but the shorts are just a little too rough to be truly captivating. Nagase plays with the visuals and the soundtrack to create an alienating atmosphere, personally I prefer a bit more polish when watching abstract works like these. Still, it's a lot better than most other films I watch, if you like abstract works, be sure to give this one a shot. Read all