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Children of Men (2006)
One of the best action films ever
This movie is a pleasant surprise not for the plot but for the sheer execution. There are a more than 3 scenes where it's a continuous sequence, action sequence. I have never seen such thing in a Hollywood movie. Any Hollywood movie has a big bang sound even when you fire a very low calibre pistol and rapid movement of camera.
I just hate that camera movement which actually distracts more than entertain. I don't know why it's so prevalent in today's movies. But this one is very different. I just love this. The shooting is more real than any other Hollywood flick. It's more true to the action genre than many others - even Bourn series has some extra sounds.
However the plot doesn't explain the current situation that they are in and doesn't even attempt it.
Aozora no yukue (2005)
Way of Blue Sky
The plot is already there in the summary and the other reviews . I just add my opinion to this.
This is a simple love story or so it was written but it seems to a story about 5 girls who had a crush on one guy. He is the hot shot in the school. They are all 15 years olds. This is a simple story. Nothing much.
Since I am an anime/manga buff, I can clearly see the striking similarity. It's like I am actually watching an anime. And there is nothing to it. There isn't anything special about this movie. In Anime, there is a special genre called Harem, where many girls will be after a single guy. The guy is usually super cool and cute. This movie seems to be a remake of an anime.
I am a great fan of Akira Kurasova and Toshiro Mifune. After seeing those movies, their story, their technique, their action, this movie doesn't even entertain me a little except for the cute girls. Nothing special in their action or dialog or scene. Nothing special.
I am actually disappointed. It's just another harem. I watched even then because I just want to confirm myself of the Japanese nature when they are young. And whether the theme's in their anime stem from that nature. I think I just got the confirmation.