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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Rings (2017) in Movies

Oct 30, 2017 (Updated Oct 30, 2017)  
Rings (2017)
Rings (2017)
2017 | Horror
4
3.8 (21 Ratings)
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Done to death (excuse the pun)
(Rant) The American Ring series is a franchise that should never have been given the go-ahead in the first place, mostly because it's a massacre of the original Japanese film, as Hollywood has never heard of the term "less is more". And this pretty much tops the entire collection as the most pointless film that was made. Lessons were clearly not learnt from the initial two movies.

For one, assume that Samara is evil. There are no two ways about that. So why these do-gooders continually attempt to save her is beyond me. Do they never learn? And two, after seeing what Samara can do to a person's face in the previous films, this seems to be less frightening in the third and hopefully final film in the trilogy. Hence the above the qualm - less is more.

The Japanese films diverge massively, and the best part of it is the fact that they don't need to be over-dramatic to create pure fear. Japanese and Korean subtlety does not translate well in the US film industry and its uniqueness is why the movies were exemplary. Not worth your time.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) in Movies

Aug 26, 2017  
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
2016 | Action, Animation, Sci-Fi
7
7.3 (23 Ratings)
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Not quite in the same league as other Japanese animations
Just like those crazy Studio Ghibli films of fantastic tales and amazing creatures, Laika productions (famous for Coraline) has created a stop motion animation using Japanese folklore. Now as a fan of Ghibli, I can say that this is no way near that league although the animation is always amazing to behold.

The story is rather tragic of a boy from a magical powerful family, who has escaped with his mother as a baby, losing an eye in the process, and growing up to play an instrument that has the power to control paper. Both he and his mother are poor, livingin a cave, hiding away from this family - his father has also perished in this initial battle. However, they are found and his mother gives him her powers to escape and try and find a way of defeating her sisters and father.


It's a quest-based film, filled with perilous obstacles and while it was sad at times - I just don't think it was as heartfelt as other Japanese animations. The voices of Matthew McConaughey and Charlize Theron is always fantastic to hear though.
  
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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Endless (2018) in Movies

Dec 23, 2019  
The Endless (2018)
The Endless (2018)
2018 | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
10
7.9 (11 Ratings)
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Dreamy
After I watched this film I watched every single film by the director I was that impressed with this. It reminded me of Japanese cinema in that it wasn't limited by its imagination. The Endless is a brave, clever film which absorbs you completely.
  
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Andrew Weil recommended Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) in Movies (curated)

 
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
1985 | International, Drama
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"A riveting art film that chronicles the dramatic life and death of the great twentieth-century Japanese novelist Yukio Mishima, and also brings to life three of his fictional works. The real-life story is as dark and surprising as any of the novels. Philip Glass’s original score works perfectly with the striking imagery."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated When we Were Young and Brave in Books

Oct 9, 2020  
When we Were Young and Brave
When we Were Young and Brave
Hazel Gaynor | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Bird in the Bamboo Cage
4.5/5 Stars! I knew nothing about the Japanese occupation of China during WWII, but this historical, women's, fiction novel really helped fill in that gap. Take a look at my #bookreview on my blog here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/10/09/the-bird-in-the-bamboo-cage/
  
    Pacific Overtures

    Pacific Overtures

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    Pacific Overtures is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by John...