Reviews from Japan
Superlative - everyone should see this
Great, a must-see if you like the genre
Good, a decent example of the genre
Watchable, but only for serious genre fans
Unwatchable
Half stars could have gone either way depending on mood.
| Movie Name / Release Year | Rating | Summary | Date | Reviewer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana-Bi (1997) | Close to cinematic perfection | 2021-08-10 | Simon | |
| Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion (1972) | A genuine classic | 2021-06-19 | Simon | |
| The World of Kanako (2014) | An astonishing glimpse into a disturbing world | 2021-06-12 | Simon | |
| Rashomon (1950) | Kurosawa looks at the blackness of the human heart | 2012-11-13 | Simon | |
| Survive Style 5+ (2004) | Gorgeous, whimsical and hyper-stylised | 2012-05-22 | Simon | |
| The Taste Of Tea (2004) | Something to remind you what films CAN be like | 2012-05-22 | Simon | |
| Gojoe (2000) | Beautiful | 2003-08-23 | Simon | |
| Party 7 (2000) | Bizarre, creative and hilarious | 2003-08-05 | Simon | |
| The Guys From Paradise (2000) | Further confirmation of Miike's extraordinary film-making talent | 2003-06-23 | Simon | |
| Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) | One of the greatest movies ever made? | 2002-03-17 | Simon | |
| Kikujiro (1999) | Delightful little road movie | 2002-01-28 | Simon | |
| Kuroneko (1968) | Masterpiece of ghostly style and atmosphere | 1999-05-22 | Simon |
