I cannot decide if I like this movie. Watching Kokuhaku is like going on a roller coaster. Up down up down. And I cannot describe how I feel after watching it........NO words. When the movie finally came to an end it was like, "Oh.............I've no idea what's going to happen already."
It's a psychological thriller isn't it? So I guess it is normal to feel this way. It's funny, that the film has rather beautiful cinematography but the plot is, well I can't call it ugly, but it isn't too beautiful either. Ah yes, I think the correct word to describe it is 'Extreme'. The plot is really really extreme. And kinda sad, especially if you think about it after watching the movie.
And I enjoyed the acting by the young cast a lot.
I don't know who they are, but I think they were pretty good in it. Quite impressed actually.
The adult cast was pretty amazing too.
Okay, so maybe to end this off coherently - I would suggest that one doesn't watch this movie during festive seasons. HAHA. It is too sombre, too extreme, and beneath all the layers, a very sad movie. It would dampen the festive mood. The only light-hearted moments were when...............oh wait, were there even such moments?So yes, from the very beginning, it grips you and makes you want to learn what will happen. It makes you exclaim,"OMG are you SERIOUS?!" So yes, please watch the movie because it is really an movie EXPERIENCE (you know, not just sitting there and watching effects; but more than that), But please watch it when you know you are ready to handle the plot with layers and layers of human emotion. Raw emotion, I feel. Otherwise it will be like a "This movie just sucked all the good energy out of me" feeling.
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