A straightforward action-epic that delivers everything fans of the manga and the anime desire.
Monster (2023) review
Kore-eda succeeds in delivering an utterly engaging narrative about the fundamental misunderstanding that underpins our fabrication of our truth.
Immersion (2023) review
Spectators looking for something new and fresh will find little to like about Shimizu’s latest.
The Fall Of Ako Castle (1978) review
Fukasaku has crafted a period piece that, due to its impeccable dramatic pacing, has to be counted among the best
Robinson’s Garden (1988) [Japan Cuts 2021]
“Yamamoto is not able to create a composition that engages the spectator with its highly relevant message.”
Remembering Every Night (2022) review
Kyiyuhara’s narrative brings the spectator in touch in the multitude of subjective effects of the ephemerality of life
Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead (2023) review
A fun romp, yes, but also quite forgettable.
Yudo: The Way of the Bath (2023) review
If one, as spectator, merely seeks a heartwarming story, Suzuki’s film is an easy recommendation.
Violence Action (2022) review
A mildly entertaining action-comedy that ultimately fails to fully satisfy the spectator.
Do Unto Others (2023) review
While many spectators will shed tears at the emotional unfolding, our tears lament Maeda’s choice to go full melodrama.
Amiko (2022) review [Japan Cuts 2023]
A fabulous narrative that explores the destructive effects caused by the radical misunderstanding that marks the field of speech and the refusal to speak to one’s child as a subject.
The Execution Game (1979) review
A satisfying and stylish conclusion full of captivating action-sequences.
Kingdom 2: Far and Away (2022) review
An epic and quite emotional experience that sadly fails to reach it full potential by holding on too tight to its shonen-roots.
Guard from Underground (1992)
Kurosawa’s early slasher is a successful stylistic experiment that anyone who calls himself a fan of Japanese horror should see.
Character (2021) review
It might not be a film that challenges or subverts the tropes and dynamic of the mystery and thriller genre, but it sure does deliver a satisfying and thrilling ride.