films seen
1
average score
3.50*
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Alive and kicking
Movies
A fine horror film. It's a bit different from most Asian horror films, with a strong focus on discomfort and a penchant for unease. It's a film that ponders the question of whether happiness is a finite resource, and how that would influence our lives. It's not too graphic or gory, but the violence still hits. The performances are strong, with a vibrant Kotone Furukawa in the lead. The rest of the cast is on point, too. The presentation is reserved but polished, sporting pleasant camera work and a moody score. I feel the ending could've been just a little edgier, but director Yûta Shimotsu shows a lot of promise here. Looking forward to his next one. Read all