Reviews

Do you not know how to protect yourself at all?

This show really wasn't that great. I'm sorry but Fl really got on my nerves with all the mistakes she made. And not only the fl... the police also.

Let me give some examples:

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-Police officers seem to not carry any weapons and can't really defend themselves against the villain.

- Fl runs away from villain but ends up in a corner. Villain wants to stab her. Next to her are some tool. Such as brooms etc.. She could've used them as weapons but didn't! Didn't even try anything at all and just went away further from them.(I know she was scared - but her hand was right next to the broom)

-Fl enters her door code fully visible and doesn't even try to hide it... even after she knows villains knows the code. (No, she doesn't change it)

-When friends ask her if she wants to stay at her place (because villain broke into her apartment multiple times) she declines because friends mother-in-law lives with friend. ( It would've been nice to see if it maybe really was because she cares for her. But we don't really find out her thoughts)

-Fl NEVER turns her lights on when she enters her apartment. (she knows villain broke into her apartment before)

-Fl provokes Villain by cursing at him and saying he is just a scared guy hiding behind his screen etc.. Why provoke him? (Obv no reason for villain to hunt her down but still...)

and so on...


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Don't watch this if you can't deal with a fl who doesn't know how to keep herself safe. (And the police)

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The intention

I think that the cast and crew did well it's just the screen writer who misses some parts of a pregnancy the baby bump can be explained some women in the slim side often don't look like they're pregnant so that part I will leave. Over all I do love this movie for the parents and their friends to support them in the end made me happy sure they're parents and friends and society who look down upon this topic and some who are accepting we've seem countless shows or short movies of the unacceptance it's about time we see something like this. I do not think being pregnant at a young age is a good thing but I do hope the young ones learn from this movie by taking responsibility like the main characters ofcourse don't keep it hidden until it's too late tell your parents when you find out and then take responsibility of the new life that you and your partner both made.

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Every Day Should Be Beautiful

Reading the plot somehow threatened me already, that looming tragedy. But...

..the film's revelations were refreshingly honest. The main characters, the parents, navigated this ordeal with quiet strength, with a little dash of dark humor, prioritizing normalcy for their children. This molded a powerful narrative where emotional impact unfolded naturally, punctuated by well-placed musical moments that didn't detract from the impact but rather provided a space to breathe before the next wave of feels.

Each revelation were refreshingly simple and honest, too, which greatly heightened every moment allowing viewers to look inward and say, "yes, that happened to me, as well."

If you're looking for a film that will stay with you long after the credits roll, and one that relies on genuine emotion rather than cheap tricks, then this is a must-watch.

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Cinematic poetry

This is both a family drama of changing times in early 20th century rural Japan and a beautiful, poetic melodrama depicting a romanticised and idealised version of the life of an idealistic young man who, after his death, became one of Japan's most loved poets and writers. It feels a very fitting tribute for Miyazawa Kenji.

So far in JFF Online I've seen three films which include arts and creativity - The Lines That Define Me (sumi-e ink painting), Single8 (1979-era amateur movie-making) and this one. In all of them, characteristics of the art form shape and inform the ways the stories are told. If Miyazawa Kenji had been a different writer, this would have been a different film.

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Intriguing, Gory, Violent, and Unexpected

it's just blood and guts everywhere, which i like, tbh it's so unexpecting to the point that you wont know who's gonna be dead, who's gonna survive, or who's even the main antagonist??but yeah it's chaotic, just the way i like. That seemingly main characters we see, even died at one point, i was even confused who's the mc here, 'cuz i would theorize that it's dayeon and she ended up dying minutes later, like bffr i hated how she died.?I wish this can have a part 2 tho, we still have many reasons to have a sequel, many other opportunities for the plot, and i want it to be even gorier next time

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Through a love story between two boys in a coastal town, the LGBTIQ+-themed Chinese short film 'Dance on My Grave' addresses the issue of homosexuality and the issue of death, which is practically presented as a threatening scene to throughout the film, directed by Terrence Hu (Hu Kaixiang).
Based on the novel of the same name by British writer Aidan Chambers, the central hero of the film tries to clarify his memories, after having experienced a fantasy caused by a teenage crush.
Scripted and edited by Terrence Hu himself, the film aims to explore the tortuous search for oneself, as well as the depressing idea of ​​inevitable death that is very closely related to the transgressions of adolescence.
Starring Hu Kaixiang and Tingkai Huang, 'Dance on My Grave' had its world premiere at the Beijing Queer Film Festival 2022, and presents us with death manifested in a metaphorical way.
The protagonist's interest in death is more than an adolescent preoccupation. It is natural that someone on the verge of adulthood, experiencing sexual pleasure and the joy of autonomy, youth and beauty for the first time, would be alarmed by the transience of everything they have just discovered.
Autobiographical in nature, the title of the short film is in itself challenging and surprising, since human beings inescapably associate dance with celebration. On the contrary, we perceive death as something we have to deal with, as a sad and bitter reminder of our mortality. Dancing at a mourning moment would be considered inappropriate at best, more likely offensive and disrespectful.
The viewer is forced to confront the question of death subjectively through the protagonist's concern for "death itself" which he constantly evokes, and also metaphorically through the death of the self in the characters themselves.

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Heartbreaking.

Bible has once again shown off his incredible acting skills! His performance was moving and beautifully done, capturing so much emotion in a way that really hit you right in the feels. It was both heart-wrenching and compelling, and he just nailed it. Jes, who I’m not as familiar with, also brought his A-game. You could see his experience and talent shining through in every scene, and honestly, he was fantastic too. In just 20 minutes of screen time, they managed to tell a love story that was super powerful and truly affecting.

To me, the story is all about the love between two people--one who loved too much and one who loved too little. Garn was ready to give everything for Tul; he poured his heart and soul into that love until his last breath. On the flip side, Tul chose a path based on what society expected of him, going for a wife and child instead. He didn’t regret his choice, but deep down, he wished his love for Garn had been strong enough to match Garn’s devotion.

Seriously, they both did amazing! ꨄ

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Short But Gold!

Japan has done it again!

It's a known fact that Japan is known for their awesome horror movies that scare the living soul out of you, but it's also true, that they have been in decline for the past few years, with only small productions.

When I first saw that this movie has only thirteen minutes runtime, I was skeptical. I mean, who makes such short horror movies? It takes a lot of courage to bet everything on those thirteen minutes, because eventually it means, that you have to grab the viewer right at the first minute.

Was it successful in my case? Yes!

Let me say that I am big chicken and a masochist who for some unknown reason watches horror movies, when I am very scared of them. I haven't found the reason yet, so don't ask.

So, for someone who is scared of a lot of things, this was absolutely perfect and at the end I was close to changing my panties (for obvious reasons). I know that the story isn't so unique because it is ''another haunted house'' tale, but still, it had a nice twist to it! You also get those classic ''ghost in the back'' shots which are old-school, but still freaky and make you anxious.

The acting was on point, but music was hard to rate because overall...it had very minor standing in the plot.

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A heartwarming and realistic movie

A few years ago, I stumbled upon the first volume of the manga at a mall, it was so random but the cover got me intrigued and I checked it like this, alone, in public. That was interesting and lovely that I wanted to keep reading it (although I'm the type of person who consumed manga).

So when I've heard there's a movie / a live action adaptation, I was so happy and wanted to watch it! I don't know why I waited for so long but I'm happy that this year, there's a Japanese film festival online and thanks to this I was able to finally watch it.

I love the grandma, she was so adorable, so sweet, she makes me smile and Urara the high school girl she's so relatable.. I understand her that the way she behaves, it does make sense. I would like to befriend her.

How can anyone imagine that 2 different generations would build such a precious friendship thanks to a BL manga?! That was so sweet and heartfelt to watch.

I also like the friendship with her childhood friend also I wished for more but they decided to keep it simple.

This show makes it so natural and realistic, no shame and no "taboo", simply 2 persons who share the same passion, they have the right to like something that make them happy. It's just beautiful. There's a moment, It was emotional that I almost shed a tear. So yes, definitely a must-watch.

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This Film Pissed Me Off

BIG ASS TRIGGER WARNING: There’s physical abuse, death threats, and rape in the film.

How do I even begin? I feel like (and know) there’s so much to say but I don’t want to talk about this film. God, there’s a reason I stay away from films like this and I forget why I even decided to give this one a shot. I think that the entire film is unnecessary because I don’t think the film was even trying to say anything worthwhile. Aside from the obscene amount of sex scenes and violence, yeah, I don’t think there’s anything much the film was trying to convey.

A lot of the time, it felt like the film didn’t have a direction it was following. It got a little boring at times. One thing I am certain of is that the film tried too hard to be edgy. Its elements, to me, are proof of that. The thing is, I would have been fine with the abuse, the rape, the violence if it all boiled down to something. At least, something. No. It didn’t. I’m lost. No, scratch that. I’m fucking blind. I can’t see what the film is trying to say. I sound like a broken record, don’t I?

In the middle of the film, I was just so enraged because everything seemed pointless. At that point, it was just a bunch of graphic sex scenes and abuse. I should’ve stopped watching but my completionist ass won’t let me. I didn’t even get anything fulfilling when I finished the damn film.

The only thing that deserves undisputed praise is the acting. Sid Lucero did good as an abusive twat that he evoked a good kind of reaction from me: fear. A lot of the time, I just ended up laughing at how ridiculous everything was getting or sighing or actually saying, “That’s disgusting” out loud. In his scenes, I found myself getting anxious and that’s the only good thing to ever come from me when it comes to this movie. Angeli Khang, sure, she did okay but her acting does sometimes fall flat. Paolo Gumabao, sure, he did good too. I don’t know what to say, really. Angeli Khang and Paolo Gumabao managed to hold their own in the presence of a great actor such as Sid but still, I can’t help but think that some performances pale in comparison.

I don’t want to talk about this film any more. It just makes me so angry and grossed out. Needless to say, I hated it. I wouldn’t recommend it but if you’re curious, then go ahead.

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