Nekketsu builds upon the character dynamics established in its precursor, revealing the more intimate sentiments of the cast through social understanding. The dialogue and mannerisms evolve to contain more nuance, embracing the series’ characteristic sexual humor and applying it in ways that enhance the character depth. Creatively, it continues to mature, utilizing a wide array of color palettes and excellent lighting in its nighttime setting, consisting of fluidly animated fight sequences with the occasional jazz vibe. There is a noticeable…
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Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu 2016
Tekketsu differs from Bakemonogatari in the sense that it doesn’t place dialogue proficiency at its crux; instead, it’s more concerned with setting the narrative and revealing the relationship between Koyomi and Kiss-shot. It’s a visual feast lathered with experimental shots and an amalgam of Shaft’s signature quirks, employing symmetrical architectural layouts with the 2.35:1 aspect ratio to produce wide shot compositions. Akiyuki Shinbou and Tatsuya Oishi’s direction is gripping even with the film’s short length, as the storyboards (that the…
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Summer Ghost 2021
Summer Ghost attempts to touch on the fragile subject of life and death, one that requires a careful amount of introspection to come through as something profound or emotive. Character motivations and mental states play a crucial role in establishing depth, especially in this case, as each of the three characters seems to be plagued by the idea of death, either willingly or unwillingly. I feel like the choice of having three characters is detrimental, and it would've profited by…
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A Moment of Romance 1990
Modern-day Romeo and Juliet. Youthful romance basking in neon-lit Hong Kong streets, battling and faltering against undesirable circumstances. Wah Dee (Andy Lau) and Jo Jo (Jacklyn Wu) encounter each other in the least conventional way, a botched heist that forces the latter to be taken hostage by the former. Albeit a Triad member, Wah Dee is relatively virtuous, and Jo Jo realizes his compassionate side when her life is threatened. A Moment of Romance unfolds as a classic romantic film,…
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