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Sakaki · 2004-06-25, 18:37

A relatively recent one I liked was "Kikujiro".

During his summer vacation, an 8-year-old boy looks for his mother while traveling through Japan with a shiftless man.

The guy is a neighbor of the kid, who is sent with the kid by his wife when they find the kid going out to find his mother on his own.

The guy is really loud, rude, and obnoxious, half way thru the movie they are in a hotel swimming pool, and you see that the guy's back is covered with tattoos, which basically means that he is a mobster, thus kind of explaining his way of acting.

It is basically the old kindhearted mobster and kid movie, but it was fun and enjoyable.

Ke0 · 2004-06-26, 02:42

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Originally Posted by MwyC

uhh
shiri was crap, sorry to say
predictable story, stupid gunfights
textbook ending

i wanted to love this movie too, from everything i heard about it, but i couldnt bring myself to it

Yeah I know it was crap, but some of the titles these guys are naming are right up Shri's lane

Ke0 · 2004-06-26, 02:46

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Originally Posted by Sid_Burn

I find that all Japanese films excel on horror/thriller genre... especially the movie called "the ring"... the first horror film that scared me alot...

Really......man I wish I had my import DVD collection, there are alot scarier Japanese movies than Ringu.

Oh yeah my favorite physco esque Japanese movie

Audition, haha loved that movie...........kiri kiri kiri kiri...............damn I still get mental images, then my eyes hurt

CNF666 · 2004-06-26, 15:03

Audition...the only movie that ever made me cringe.

CNF666 · 2004-06-26, 15:04

...but in a good way

Sakaki Nijuro · 2004-07-21, 14:57

My favorite Japanese movies are...

Stray Dog(1949)
Rashomon(1950)
The man who stole the sun(1979)
Water Boys(2001)
Seven Samurai(1954)
Welcome back, Mr.Macdonald(1997)
Godzilla<original version released by realt pictures this year>(1954)
GO(2001)
Gamera 2: Invasion of Legion(1996)
Kwaidan(1964)
Merry Christmas, Mr.Laurens(1982)

Just name a few...
And I have not seen but, I heard that "Tetsuo"(Iron man) is very interesting.
I want to know Japanese films you recommend more!!
Well, sincerely yours.

StoneColdCrazy · 2004-07-21, 16:01

Oooo, The man who stole the sun, I want to see that.

I also have Go on DVD but I haven't watched it yet.

SCC

hobbs · 2004-07-21, 17:02

just all the films i own i love, battle royale, versus, uzumaki (i need the mangas! hehe) ringu, ringu2, ringu0, gamera (v funi with the british dub! hehe) the spiral, audition, ooo and tons and tons more!! my collection is getting huge! lol

Ombrenuit · 2004-07-21, 17:03

If anyone even thinks of mentioning the Battle Royales...*slash slash!*

hobbs · 2004-07-22, 16:48

ooo just watched The Story OF Ricky is a chinese film but shhh! its bloody excellent and soooooo gorey!! they says its Evil Dead 2 add Braindead and add The Matrix times 10 plus 11! hehe!

Sakaki Nijuro · 2004-07-24, 15:09

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Originally Posted by StoneColdCrazy

Oooo, The man who stole the sun, I want to see that.

I also have Go on DVD but I haven't watched it yet.

SCC

I heard that "the man who stole the sun(太陽を盗んだ男）" will be low-price dvd next fall(about 15 ponds). You can import this one from amazon Japan, if it contains an English sub.
And yes, "GO" is the most energetic movie I've seen.

StoneColdCrazy · 2004-07-24, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Sakaki Nijuro

I heard that "the man who stole the sun(太陽を盗んだ男）" will be low-price dvd next fall(about 15 ponds). You can import this one from amazon Japan, if it contains an English sub.
And yes, "GO" is the most energetic movie I've seen.

Okay, I'll look out for that DVD then. I know a little about the film and it sounds interesting, as well as a little funny

SCC

bunnykun · 2004-09-16, 21:34

I 've recently started my japanese horror binge., so far i've seen only the ju-on grudge 1 and 2. Rewatched ringu and Kairo. Also seen kwaidan as well. I know those are pretty mainstream horror flicks. Any suggestions for any low known horror flicks?

Btw i didnt find them to be scary at all though they did have some really cool concepts to spook you.

Much thanks!

Umbrae · 2004-09-17, 02:51

I am a big fan of the Zatoichi films. The blind swordsman, in case the name does not ring a bell.

On a good note, the new Zatoichi movie is in theaters, I am going on sunday to see it.

luckme10 · 2004-09-27, 23:23

Breakfest at Tiffany's!
Its got Mickey Rooney as Mr. Yunioshi!

BANZAI!

X-1000 · 2004-09-28, 10:05

I've manage to watch only one japanese made film. The Ring. So far that's the best japanese movie i've ever seen.

Manakin · 2004-09-28, 10:58

There was this film festival in Helsinki called love & anarchy where they showed all kinds of 'indie' films, including a helluva lot of asian; japanese films. I was in heaven! My eyes are still sore from all the movies I went to see. One stood out especially. A japanese film called Azumi, I'm sure you know of it. It rocked. ^_^ I think that's one of my all time favourite japanese films. I really love Battle Royale as well, it gets better everytime I watch it.

Umbrae, I'm also a fan of Zatoichi, among other Kitano movies. Great pieces, I must say.

BTW, anyone seen The Happiness of the Katakuri Family? Now there's a weird movie. oO;

Oh, Ombrenuit, I personally love "slash" so just bring it on, baby! *grin*

Ombrenuit · 2004-10-26, 19:58

I was really interested to find out there is a japanese server on the game Joint Operations called "Battle Royale". It's a small island (custom map modeled after the one in the first movie) where you have to find weapons, you can get the pistol, and the best is the mp5 machine gun. A game lasts 4 hours (2 days in the game), and it's sort of a sick guilty pleasure to play on it (too bad the ping isn't so hot). Also, it would have been interesting for them to be able to close off zones and incorperate a bomb system if your in an off limits zone...hmm...

Oh, and I'll bring it :-P

Weissent · 2004-10-27, 11:20

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Originally Posted by CNF666

Audition...the only movie that ever made me cringe.

KiriKiriKiri KiriKiriKiri

Weissent · 2004-10-27, 11:28

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Originally Posted by bunnykun

I 've recently started my japanese horror binge., so far i've seen only the ju-on grudge 1 and 2. Rewatched ringu and Kairo. Also seen kwaidan as well. I know those are pretty mainstream horror flicks. Any suggestions for any low known horror flicks?

Much thanks!

Try this outstanding site; most certainly you won't need another one to fulfill your needs:

http://www.mandiapple.com/snowblood/

Their reviews are extremely detailed, and were always on the spot (at least regarding my personal tastes in horror/extreme cinema).

2004-06-26, 15:03	Link #44
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2004-06-26, 15:04	Link #45
CNF666 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004	...but in a good way Last edited by CNF666; 2004-06-26 at 15:51.

2004-09-16, 21:34	Link #53
bunnykun What is, what is? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, FL Age: 39	Suggestions for Horror/ Thriller films. I 've recently started my japanese horror binge., so far i've seen only the ju-on grudge 1 and 2. Rewatched ringu and Kairo. Also seen kwaidan as well. I know those are pretty mainstream horror flicks. Any suggestions for any low known horror flicks? Btw i didnt find them to be scary at all though they did have some really cool concepts to spook you. Much thanks!

2004-06-25, 18:37	Link #41
Sakaki Watakushi wa heiki desu! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Omicron Persei 8 Age: 60	A relatively recent one I liked was "Kikujiro". During his summer vacation, an 8-year-old boy looks for his mother while traveling through Japan with a shiftless man. The guy is a neighbor of the kid, who is sent with the kid by his wife when they find the kid going out to find his mother on his own. The guy is really loud, rude, and obnoxious, half way thru the movie they are in a hotel swimming pool, and you see that the guy's back is covered with tattoos, which basically means that he is a mobster, thus kind of explaining his way of acting. It is basically the old kindhearted mobster and kid movie, but it was fun and enjoyable.

2004-07-21, 14:57	Link #46
Sakaki Nijuro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Age: 40	My favorite Japanese movies are... Stray Dog(1949) Rashomon(1950) The man who stole the sun(1979) Water Boys(2001) Seven Samurai(1954) Welcome back, Mr.Macdonald(1997) Godzilla<original version released by realt pictures this year>(1954) GO(2001) Gamera 2: Invasion of Legion(1996) Kwaidan(1964) Merry Christmas, Mr.Laurens(1982) Just name a few... And I have not seen but, I heard that "Tetsuo"(Iron man) is very interesting. I want to know Japanese films you recommend more!! Well, sincerely yours.

2004-07-21, 16:01	Link #47
StoneColdCrazy Noumenon Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey, England, land of rubbishness. Age: 44	Oooo, The man who stole the sun, I want to see that. I also have Go on DVD but I haven't watched it yet. SCC

2004-07-21, 17:02	Link #48
hobbs nothing 2 do with calvin! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Essex, UK Age: 35	just all the films i own i love, battle royale, versus, uzumaki (i need the mangas! hehe) ringu, ringu2, ringu0, gamera (v funi with the british dub! hehe) the spiral, audition, ooo and tons and tons more!! my collection is getting huge! lol

2004-07-21, 17:03	Link #49
Ombrenuit Day Dreams... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A wish to live in Paris Age: 35	If anyone even thinks of mentioning the Battle Royales...slash slash!

2004-07-22, 16:48	Link #50
hobbs nothing 2 do with calvin! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Essex, UK Age: 35	ooo just watched The Story OF Ricky is a chinese film but shhh! its bloody excellent and soooooo gorey!! they says its Evil Dead 2 add Braindead and add The Matrix times 10 plus 11! hehe!

2004-09-17, 02:51	Link #54
Umbrae Generic Human Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here	I am a big fan of the Zatoichi films. The blind swordsman, in case the name does not ring a bell. On a good note, the new Zatoichi movie is in theaters, I am going on sunday to see it.

2004-09-27, 23:23	Link #55
luckme10 Just call me G Join Date: May 2003 Location: California, bay area or is it San Diego... not sure Age: 39	Breakfest at Tiffany's! Its got Mickey Rooney as Mr. Yunioshi! BANZAI!

2004-09-28, 10:05	Link #56
X-1000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the battlefield...	I've manage to watch only one japanese made film. The Ring. So far that's the best japanese movie i've ever seen.

2004-09-28, 10:58	Link #57
Manakin Falling Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Helsinki, Finland Age: 40	There was this film festival in Helsinki called love & anarchy where they showed all kinds of 'indie' films, including a helluva lot of asian; japanese films. I was in heaven! My eyes are still sore from all the movies I went to see. One stood out especially. A japanese film called Azumi, I'm sure you know of it. It rocked. ^_^ I think that's one of my all time favourite japanese films. I really love Battle Royale as well, it gets better everytime I watch it. Umbrae, I'm also a fan of Zatoichi, among other Kitano movies. Great pieces, I must say. BTW, anyone seen The Happiness of the Katakuri Family? Now there's a weird movie. oO; Oh, Ombrenuit, I personally love "slash" so just bring it on, baby! grin

2004-10-26, 19:58	Link #58
Ombrenuit Day Dreams... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A wish to live in Paris Age: 35	I was really interested to find out there is a japanese server on the game Joint Operations called "Battle Royale". It's a small island (custom map modeled after the one in the first movie) where you have to find weapons, you can get the pistol, and the best is the mp5 machine gun. A game lasts 4 hours (2 days in the game), and it's sort of a sick guilty pleasure to play on it (too bad the ping isn't so hot). Also, it would have been interesting for them to be able to close off zones and incorperate a bomb system if your in an off limits zone...hmm... Oh, and I'll bring it :-P