#Manhole

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#Manhole review

"There's a dark comedy streak that keeps the film on the right track, the polished presentation and the captivating central performance do the rest."

Song Story: Cinema Fighters Project

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Song Story: Cinema Fighters Project review

"A wonderful collection of shorts, boasting consistent quality while still offering a variety of styles and approaches, and at least one exceptional entry."

Drive

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Drive review

"Stylistically it's clear this is a film from a bygone era, but Tanaka's superb sense of humor, several stand-out performances and a couple of very memorable scenes make Drive worth your while."

Perhaps Love

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Perhaps Love review

"Chan managed to combine a great many things into one comprehensive package. Perhaps Love looks great, sound good and is backed by three superb performances."

Swallowtail Butterfly

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Swallowtail Butterfly review

"An ambitious, raw, vibrant and energetic gem, sporting fine cinematography, a great soundtrack and some stand-out performances that all help to give birth to a unique universe."

Kai Doh Maru

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Kai Doh Maru review

"Kai Doh Maru will not deliver a tight story or well-developed characters, but if you appreciate a unique art style, moody atmosphere and technical experimentation there's plenty to look forward to."

The Pack

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The Pack review

"I found La Meute to be a very pleasant surprise, but I encountered plenty of disappointed reactions elsewhere."

Skunk

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Skunk review

"Thanks to the raw cinematography, the polished sound design, and some stellar performances it hits all its emotional notes, without failing its cinematic roots."

For Love's Sake

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For Love's Sake review

"That said, there is still plenty to enjoy here. It seems that with each new film Miike raises the bar on production level. For Love's Sake looks absolutely stunning, from start to finish."

A Crimson Star

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A Crimson Star review

"The performances are great, the cinematography is inviting, the score is pleasant and the drama is potent, all signaling the budding talent of a young director."

Pandemonium

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Pandemonium review

"A film that is stylistically exciting and sports a familiar mix of genre elements while adding a particular flavor that makes it easily distinguishable from similar work."

April Story

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April Story review

"The film quickly won me over the second time around, thanks to the polished cinematography, a strong lead performance, a pleasant score, and some poignant moments."

Kiki's Delivery Service

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Kiki's Delivery Service review

"The animation is splendid, the characters are extremely lovable, Kiki's growth feels earned and realistic and there isn't a single moment where the quality even dips just a smidgen."

Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior

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Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior review

"A superb central performance of Jaa, amazing fight and chase scenes and some of the most bone-crunching martial arts moves recorded on film. First-class action cinema."

The King of Jail Breakers

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The King of Jail Breakers review

"Itsuji delivers a unique, quirky and mysterious little film that knows how to charm."

Vibrator

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Vibrator review

"It's not an audiovisual wonder, and it may skip over some expectations of the road movie genre, but the characters are appealing and layered, while the performances are beyond stellar."

The Sun Also Rises

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The Sun Also Rises review

"Strong on every level, juicy and playful, it's a neat little diamond in the rough. Recommended for adventurous film fans."

Café Lumière

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Café Lumière review

"Café Lumière held up pretty well, which isn't even that surprising knowing its appeal lies in the mundane."

All the Gods in the Sky

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All the Gods in the Sky review

"Some scenes that are tough to sit through, fueled by a feeling of increasing dread and escalating drama, while presented with an appropriate level of polish."

Visitors

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Visitors review

"The dry comedy is fun, the horror is gooey, the technical aspects are well above par, and all of this is packaged in a tight 60 minutes, so as not to overstay its welcome."

Like Father, Like Son

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Like Father, Like Son review

"The characters are given ample room to thrive, the underlying drama is solid and the film features a stellar concept that intrigues even beyond the scope of its running time."

Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina

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Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina review

"Aramaki serves a very capable genre flick, making great use of the Appleseed setting and going beyond technological excellence to create a stylish, extravagant action spectacle."

Tears of the Black Tiger

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Tears of the Black Tiger review

"It's a mad blend of western and soap drama, wrapped in Thai goodness, rendered in the craziest color combos imaginable and sporting one of the cheesiest soundtracks I've ever heard."

Love, Life and Goldfish

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Love, Life and Goldfish review

"The lovely cinematography, the superb production design, the solid integration of the score and the pleasant performances all add up to a very charming and disarming film."

Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers

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Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers review

"It's a fun, quirky and silly film that slowly grows on you and leaves you behind with a warm smile."