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 Rating Summary Date Reviewer
A Janitor (2021) Introduction to the Babyverse 2024-07-25 Simon
Lonely Fifteen (1982) Troubled teens in the 1980's 2024-06-20 Simon
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

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