20. Death Note (Shusuke Kaneto, 2006)
Based on the homonymous manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, "Death Note" is the most commercially successful title of the list having spawned video games, light novels, an anime series, a two-part film, a spin-off movie, while a new film is scheduled to screen this October. This entry is for the first two films.
The story follows Yagami Light, a student who discovers a notebook, that when someone writes a name of someone in it, this individual dies after a few days. L is world renowned detective, part of an international anti-terrorist group who is trying to stop Light. The presence of Shinigamis (Gods of Death), the involvement of Light's father in the task force that tries to stop him and of an idol …show more content…
17. Sakuran (Mika Ninagawa, 2006)
Based on the homonymous manga by Moyoco Anno, the film takes place in the 18th century Edo, in the red-light district of the city, called Yoshiwara. In there, the most prestigious category of courtesans are named Oiran, with a whole protocol existing just for someone to meet them
The film revolves around Kiyoha, who is sold in one of the most renowned "houses" of the area. The girl stand apart from the beginning due to her bad manners, her disregard for rules and her overwhelming ambition. the script follows her ascend from an ugly kid to the most famous Oiran of Yoshiwara.
The film stands apart for its astonishing production values, including cinematography, costumes, set design and make up, with vivid colours flooding every scene and resulting in a plethora of magnificent images.
Anna Tsuchiya is great in the protagonist role, taking full advantage of her gorgeous appearance and imposing voice to present accurately an arrogant though disillusioned and sad …show more content…
Sachi's relationship with her mother is problematic and she also faces some troubles with the man she has an affair with. Yoshino does not seem to be able to find a decent boyfriend, and Suzu is reluctant to speak about her mother because she thinks the other hate her for stealing their father. However, as is usual in Koreeda's films, these key issues are generally implied through a few words or expressions, rather than made plain. For example, the fact that Sachi's character is similar to her mother's is highlighted by the way both of them caution the others to be careful not to slip when they are walking. The sole exception to this subtlety is Sachi's relationship with her mother, with the dysfunction being quite
Based on the homonymous manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, "Death Note" is the most commercially successful title of the list having spawned video games, light novels, an anime series, a two-part film, a spin-off movie, while a new film is scheduled to screen this October. This entry is for the first two films.
The story follows Yagami Light, a student who discovers a notebook, that when someone writes a name of someone in it, this individual dies after a few days. L is world renowned detective, part of an international anti-terrorist group who is trying to stop Light. The presence of Shinigamis (Gods of Death), the involvement of Light's father in the task force that tries to stop him and of an idol …show more content…
17. Sakuran (Mika Ninagawa, 2006)
Based on the homonymous manga by Moyoco Anno, the film takes place in the 18th century Edo, in the red-light district of the city, called Yoshiwara. In there, the most prestigious category of courtesans are named Oiran, with a whole protocol existing just for someone to meet them
The film revolves around Kiyoha, who is sold in one of the most renowned "houses" of the area. The girl stand apart from the beginning due to her bad manners, her disregard for rules and her overwhelming ambition. the script follows her ascend from an ugly kid to the most famous Oiran of Yoshiwara.
The film stands apart for its astonishing production values, including cinematography, costumes, set design and make up, with vivid colours flooding every scene and resulting in a plethora of magnificent images.
Anna Tsuchiya is great in the protagonist role, taking full advantage of her gorgeous appearance and imposing voice to present accurately an arrogant though disillusioned and sad …show more content…
Sachi's relationship with her mother is problematic and she also faces some troubles with the man she has an affair with. Yoshino does not seem to be able to find a decent boyfriend, and Suzu is reluctant to speak about her mother because she thinks the other hate her for stealing their father. However, as is usual in Koreeda's films, these key issues are generally implied through a few words or expressions, rather than made plain. For example, the fact that Sachi's character is similar to her mother's is highlighted by the way both of them caution the others to be careful not to slip when they are walking. The sole exception to this subtlety is Sachi's relationship with her mother, with the dysfunction being quite