i took a day-off from work and got myself immersed in the world of japanese film making. i exposed myself to three films that prove that there're still so much japanese stuff out there that i need to watch.
The Milkwoman – this film started off really well... but lost its steam towards the ending. it started off hinting that the film would offer something new to the audience but disappoints us in the end. too tired to elaborate why though. anyway, the film is still worth watching. it is still a lot better than 90% of films being released nowadays.
Tony Takitani – a faithful adaptation of the short story by haruki murakami. the film actually reminds me of stanley kubrick - the deliberate slow pace, the consistent camera panning from left to right, and the minimalist musical score... if i can describe this film through a color... i’d say it’s gray... depressing, hell yeah!!! but it ended on a good note though... hinting a tiny speck of hope for tony. this film is definitely the highlight of my eiga sai experience. this is the reason why we watch movies.
Mind Game – this anime features a collage of different animation techniques. at first it was kind of odd, but when you look at it as a whole... i can say that it is one kick-ass piece of art. without a doubt, mind game is one of the best anime films i’ve watched in recent years. watch it with an open mind, and hopefully the carpe diem message hits you hard and knock some sense out of you.
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