Amazing, mystical and artistical movie. Created in different way and time but somehow reffering, similar to Kubrick’s 2001: Space Odyssey and Nolan’s Interstellar. Great thanks to Toshiaki Toyoda for his vision and uncompromising attitude. And valuable words of commentary on the film
Toyoda concludes his Mount Resurrection Wolf saga with a multiple layered opus. From I’m Flash to Transcending Dimensions, the director brings back many recurring characters, particularly from the 9 Souls era, to weave a profound meditation on religion, death, and asceticism (With a special mention to the stunningly filmed landscapes).
Written and directed by a filmmaker who has repeatedly found himself at odds with Japan’s film industry, this final chapter feels both deeply personal and utterly fascinating.
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Boxsets were packed perfectly for overseas travel. Arrived at destination in perfect condition, due to the brilliant efforts of the packing department (thanks Joey), going full-on with the bubble-wrap. Amazing release, given the treatment it deserves. Fantastic communication too. Can’t thank Terracotta enough for their wonderful, friendly, professional service.
Two films, good 👍😎
Kinda fell asleep with Jackie Chan film, Vengeance (Korean film) was strange, The Snow Woman, Two thumbs up 👍👍💙
I don't want to give too much away about the plot—it's probably already pretty well known.
What is essentially a completely normal and average relationship story is told from the other protagonist’s perspective starting roughly halfway through the film; many scenes are mirrored exactly, but in some cases there are subtle differences, and sometimes even entirely different plotlines.
On the one hand, this is fascinating to watch, but at times it can also get a little tiring when the same scene simply repeats itself... I found the film to be an exciting experiment with a few slow moments here and there, but it still kept me hooked.
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!
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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.
