Movie toplist: 801 to 825
Swordsmen
![Swordsmen review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/wuxia.webp)
"Chan's attempt is definitely a good start, sporting high production values, a classy and stylish atmosphere and a strong mix of varied genre elements."
Gojoe
![Gojoe review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/gojoe.webp)
"Gojoe is an energetic film, built on intriguing lore, sporting a stellar cast and delivering one of the most explosive finales in the genre. A true Ishii blockbuster film."
Days of Being Wild
![Days of Being Wild review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/days-being-wild.webp)
"Wong created a touching portrait of a flailing soul. Thanks to the moody soundtrack, sumptuous cinematography, and strong performances, this turned out to be a film for the ages."
Tales from Earthsea
![Tales from Earthsea review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/tales-earthsea.webp)
"A stylish and well-executed fantasy film, sporting Ghibli's polished animation, a lovely soundtrack, and a morally ambiguous lead character."
Yoshino's Barber Shop
![Yoshino's Barber Shop review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/barber-yoshino.webp)
"And while all of that might sound pretty serious and even heavy-handed, it's amazing how light and flirtatious Ogigami manages to keep her debut film."
Like a Dragon
![Like a Dragon review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/like-dragon.webp)
"On a technical side the film is more accomplished than his earlier work, it contains more than enough quirky Miike touches and while certified strange and off-kilter, it's not all-out insane."
25th Hour
![25th Hour review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/25th-hour.webp)
"When I first watched 25th Hour the film left a bigger impression on me. Maybe it's because I hadn't seen that many films back then, maybe it's because time has blunted some of its initial impact."
Deerskin
![Deerskin review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/deerskin.webp)
"If you love absurd comedy, executed with a deadpan disposition and styled conform the overall tone of the film, with some additional horror elements to boot, then Deerskin is bound to delight."
This Is the End
![This Is the End review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/this-the-end.webp)
"Rogen deserves a lot of praise for this film. It may drag a little in the middle, but whenever the film seems to be hitting a dead end another neat thing happens that propels the film forward."
Go, Go Second Time Virgin
![Go, Go Second Time Virgin review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/go-go-second-time-virgin.webp)
"The gritty and grainy cinematography and the harsh thematical content contrast superbly with the poetic soundtrack and its emotional core, creating a stylish firecracker of a film."
Perhaps Love
![Perhaps Love review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/perhaps-love.webp)
"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."
Kids Return
![Kids Return review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/kids-return.webp)
"The solid cinematography coupled with the nice soundtrack, the fine performances and the pleasantly subdued drama all help to highlight Kitano's talent as a bona fide director."
Zatôichi
![Zatôichi review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/zatoichi-2003.webp)
"Kitano's version is playful and quirky, but also pretty badass and harsh when need be. The film looks great, sports a sublime soundtrack and Kitano himself shines as the titular character."
Triangle
![Triangle review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/triangle.webp)
"Triangle looks stylish, sports a great soundtrack, leans on a superb central trio and highlights the talents of its lauded directors. A true flagship project if there ever was one."
Umbrella Flower
![Umbrella Flower review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/umbrella-flower.webp)
"The stellar lead performance by Tadanobu Asano, the crisp styling, and the balance of delicate drama with some rougher edges turn this into a quality film.~"
T2 Trainspotting
![T2 Trainspotting review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/trainspotting-2.webp)
"T2 Trainspotting is a damn good companion piece to the first film."
Blazing Famiglia
![Blazing Famiglia review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/blazing-famiglia.webp)
"Blazing Famiglia looks appropriately gritty, it sports a fine soundtrack, some great performances and a cool plot with a proper dramatic foundation."
The Kiyosu Conference
![The Kiyosu Conference review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/kiyosu-kaigi.webp)
"The Kiyosu Conference is good, solid, old-fashioned fun. Mitani has a great cast to his disposal and goes with colorful visuals and an upbeat soundtrack."
Life Show
![Life Show review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/life-show.webp)
"A pleasantly executed film featuring a strong lead and some good solid drama, splendid scenery and just breaths the couleur locale."
The Loafers
![The Loafers review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/damejin.webp)
"Miki has a unique, dead pan sense of humor that pushes the film forward. I can only hope he continues to make films in the same vein as his work doesn't really compare to anything else out there."
The Machinist
![The Machinist review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/machinist.webp)
"While many of its peers have trouble keeping themselves standing the second time around, The Machinist thrives on a strong and gloomy atmosphere, intriguing characters and a stand-out performance."
The Secret World of Arrietty
![The Secret World of Arrietty review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/arietti.webp)
"Ghibli fans will know what to expect when they go and see this film."
August in the Water
![August in the Water review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/august-water.webp)
"Probably one of his most accessible films, though there is still plenty of wonder and authorship to be admired."
Kingfisher
![Kingfisher review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/yu-gou.webp)
"Sheng delivers a visually superb film, provides a good score and a set of strong actors. The drama element is impressive for this type of film, the thriller elements are more than sufficient."
Hate
![Hate review](/thumbs/img/movies/935xauto/hate-1995.webp)
"Thanks to the strong performances of the central cast, the stylish black-and-white cinematography, and the fitting soundtrack it is still an impressive film with a gutwrenching finale."