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Two films, good 👍😎
Kinda fell asleep with Jackie Chan film, Vengeance (Korean film) was strange, The Snow Woman, Two thumbs up 👍👍💙
I’d heard a lot about the film, but unfortunately had never seen it, and when this one popped up on Terracotta, I just had to order it despite the high price—and I wasn’t disappointed.
A relationship story told from two perspectives, sometimes using the same camera angles but seen from the viewpoint of a different protagonist. The whole thing unfolds very slowly; nothing feels contrived or made up for the sake of the script—it’s simply a very ordinary relationship story, and perhaps that’s exactly why it’s so moving...
Really enjoyed this as its both comical and has its serious moments, there are some good soundtrack pieces to it, and the ending never fails to put a smile on my face!
I've owned The Eye on DVD and Blu-ray so I had to get this new 4k release. It doesn't disappoint. The image is clearer and the sound, which is one of the main reasons I found it be one of the very few genuinely scary movies, is exceptional. It's a big upgrade from the Blu-ray and it remains one of my very favourite horror films!
The movie is the best and so is terracotta only place to pick up the best in film
This 4s very fantastic movie!
Colourful yes , but thats it. There are some scenes good about hierarchy in brothels in japan at the time and womens rank but for me this was quite mediocre and mild drama film.
Conversations among young teenagers and twenty somethings can often be assumed to be the focus of French films, American mumblecore, and coming of age tales around the world. On the way to current day successes in feature films and streaming series, Hitoshi One here provided an unflinching and raw insight into Japanese youth culture. The budget is kept low by having the conversations in bedrooms but this choice also grounds the characters in reality. An underappreciated character study in independent Japanese cinema of the 21st century.
If you are a fan of darkly comic Japanese horror films and thrillers, watch this film as soon as possible. Eiji Uchida first came to the attention of many Japanese cinephiles based in the UK, thanks to Third Window's release of this film, and Uchida's work has regularly featured in international film festivals ever since. Yes, it's weird, violent and oddly humorous. But these are all qualities, not criticisms. A highly recommended comedy horror, which I hope you get and appreciate as much as I do.
Gaku Hamada is now a very successful actor in multiple Japanese films and series. He first came to prominence in the 2000s and 2010s in several comedy and drama films - some of which have also been released by Third Window. Here, his comedic skills are on film display, as a fish-out-of-water Japanese character who constantly frustrates his American-based cousin. It's a shame that Junya Sakino has not had chances to direct more comedies since, as he clearly has talent in this genre.
Mockumentaries and films about filmmaking are not that common in South Korea. Here, EJ Yong makes an admirable effort to divert attention from Hong Sang-soo, who regularly makes films about filmmakers. Behind The Camera also has added relevance after 2020, when so many filmmakers turned to Skype and Zoom for filmmaking during after the COVID pandemic. Other than an eerily prophetic premise, the film also includes a cast of names (such as Youn Yuh-jung), who are now very well-known from later K-dramas and Korean film titles. Another overlooked Korean comedy from the Third Window catalogue.
High school is often the setting for character dramas, romances, ghost stories, and even delinquent youth action films, in Japan. Here, a sudden friendship that sparks at school gradually descends into a dark and violent nightmare. It's a film rarely talked about in terms of Japanese horror films and thrillers - but it is just as effective as any that are released and nominated for awards, often with much larger budgets. Highly recommended.
Amazing blu ray, Amazing transfer and Amazing Atmos track 100% worth. Also a great seller better dealing with them rather than arrow directly
Great movie about the stark life of Immigrants from mainland China trying to make a life in Hong Kong in the 1980's. Tough and compassionate film worth a look.
Put aside the fact that Song Hae-sung directed the poor 2010 remake of A Better Tomorrow. Here, he shows he is much more adept at directing comedy and drama, as circumstances drive a dysfunctional family under one roof. It also includes an early showcase for Youn Yuh-jung before she went on to international stardom. One of many films released by Third Window, showing that international comedy films are always worth exploring.
Yes - this is a film from that Ryoo Seung-wan. The director who later became responsible for The Berlin File, Veteran, Escape From Mogadishu, and more. Here is his crime drama with a streak of black comedy from 2002. A gangster's moll teams up with a cunning female taxi driver, to steal some money and escape from their current circumstances. Does it to go to plan? These types of films rarely do. But here, the fun is seeing how this falls apart, and how characters react. One of several early gems from Third Window's earlier releases - track it down if you can.
Japan is quite possibly no one's first thought for a country, in relation to musical films. But this film arguably has the most musical of origins. Macoto Tezuka (son of Osamu Tezuka) came up with a soundtrack to a musical film that didn't exist. With the support of a producer, and a healthy production budget, Tezuka Junior went on to make his first film. It is now regarded as a cult film, so of course it was a flop on its initial release, and was forgotten for decades - until Third Window brought it out on Blu-ray, with a soundtrack CD included. If you think you've seen it all, give this film a go. A few catchy songs are likely to stay stuck in your head long after watching it.
Amazing movie, I really enjoyed it
I watched this movie close to when it first came out on video, I'am so happy it got the 4K treatment. Here's hoping we get a lot more John Woo movies in 4K.
Once again great service from Terracotta distribution. Secure packaging and swift delivery
Delivered quickly and really well packaged. Looking forward to watching it.
