Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  The World of Kanako 2014

  ★★ Watched 19 Dec 2024

  This movie irks me

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  Look Back 2024

  ★★★★★ Watched 06 Oct 2024

  Flawless

Popular reviews

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  All the Long Nights 2024

  ★★★★½ Watched 16 Jul 2024

  Endearing and soothing, All The Long Nights is a film that makes you believe that human nature is good. This feeling is mainly highlighted by the healing relationship between the two leads, but also present in all the people surrounding them.

  There’s definitely some magic in the dynamic between Fujiasawa and Yamazoe - their characters are developed so well and you really warm up to them throughout the film. The pacing and style was reminiscent of Perfect Days, slow but…

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  Moving 1993

  ★★★★★ Watched 02 Aug 2024

  Ren moonwalked straight into my heart 😭 a masterfully done coming of age story that’s as equally heartbreaking as it is uplifting. The stages of grief that Ren contends with as a result of her parents’ separation are handled with so much care, nuance and realism.

  I never felt like any of her actions were out of place - in the opening sequence, we so quickly build an understanding and close connection with Ren that we can only empathize with…