Drama Reviews

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	Summary	Date	Reviewer
The Bastard and the Beautiful World (2018)	Weird anthology film	2024-04-29	Simon
Okinawa Yakuza War (1976)	A strong but predictable Yakuza film	2024-04-21	Simon
The Wild Blade of Strangers (2024)	Pretty good mainland wuxia	2024-04-17	Simon
The Wheel of Life (1983)	Moderately interesting anthology film	2024-01-21	Simon
Ride On (2023)	Glory fades	2023-10-12	Simon
Black Rain (1989)	Not as traumatic as I'd been expecting	2023-09-29	Simon
Blessing Bell (2003)	Not my favourite Sabu film	2023-03-31	Simon
Sakra (2023)	Nearly a classic	2023-03-31	Simon
800 Bullets (2002)	A nostalgic Meta-Western	2022-08-04	Simon
Wandering Ginza Butterfly 2 (1972)	...read review...	2022-01-29	Simon
Project S (1993)	Decent cops & robbers banger	2021-12-18	Simon
Graveyard of Honour (Fukasaku) (1975)	A reminder that Yakuza are generally not nice people	2021-10-03	Simon
Ley Lines (1999)	One of Miike's least plot-driven film	2021-08-12	Simon
Hydra (2019)	Very low budget but a great calling card for the crew	2021-07-24	Simon
Invisible Waves (2006)	I like the feeling that the sea isn't judging me	2021-07-13	Simon
My Blood And Bones in a Flowing Galaxy (2021)	Sabu in dark mode	2021-06-04	Simon
A Bride For Rip Van Winkle (2016)	Maybe marriage isn't for some people	2021-04-02	Simon
Balloon Club, Afterwards (2006)	The limitless potential of youth	2021-02-08	Simon
A Scene At The Sea (1991)	A quieter, more contemplative Kitano film	2021-01-17	Simon
Exodus (2007)	Quirky little black comedy	2020-08-20	Simon
Vampire (2012)	Not a film about a vampire	2020-08-13	Simon
Dangerous Encounter - 1st Kind (1980)	Controversial	2020-08-02	Simon
The Land Of Hope (2012)	Gently urgent warning about Fukushima	2014-01-05	Simon
Himizu (2011)	It's tough to be a teenager.	2012-10-24	Simon
Dreaming Lhasa (2007)	Quite enjoyable	2012-06-07	Simon
The Sister-In-Law (1991)	a fairly solid drama	2012-05-25	Simon
Teacher Somsri (1985)	Pretty good but not a must-see	2012-05-25	Simon
Cape No. 7 (2008)	Tourism boost for Southern Taiwan	2008-11-08	Simon
Bullet In The Head (1990)	As subtle as the title, but also as intense	2008-07-16	Simon
The Drummer (2007)	More enjoyable than I'd expected.	2008-02-24	Simon