Baunsu ko gyaru

This movie was a lot of fun. It deals with a serious topic, high school girls working in the sex industry, but doesn't ever feel depressing. It sort of reminds me of "Midnight Cowboy" or "Kids" but never has a hopeless feel to it. I think it's because it always concentrates on the relationship between the three girls and they way they look out for each other. I enjoyed it immensely.

The journey of 3 japanese girls within a merciless city. This movie has been said to be shot in a documentary style, but do not be afraid : I don't really think so. Harada proves (once more) that he's one of the directors which makes Japan the most exciting, interesting country in the movie industry. "Bounce ko-gals" deals with an exciting trip of desperate cuties. It shows the dark side of japanese girlie way of life : they have to make (soft)porns and spend some time with old dudes to survive. But can they expect something else ? The only way out seems to move overseas. One of them will try to catch a flight. Funny, electric, desperate, light, dark. This one is a must-see.

This film's a journey through the nightlife of Shibuya, Tokyo. The story focus on 3 highschool girls who make good money by selling their services to men, all sorts of men with all sorts of desires. It's a terrific film. Fascinating, emotional and with great acting. However, even though Bounce primarily deals with the backside of a harsh japanese society, it also serves as perfect tourist propaganda. The way it's shot and with its cool powerful music, it makes you wanna go to Tokyo immediately. Anyhow, Bounce's a film that I highly recommend. 8/10.

With the rise of OnlyFans in the West, this movie has renewed modern relevance. It's a film about generational conflict between teenagers and adults and the conflict between perverted middle-age men with money and materialistic teenage schoolgirls selling their body for designer clothes. The movie itself is longer than necessary and meandering at times. The movie covers an interesting topic and has a decent message but the story itself is simple and events in the movie become repetitive. You do get a decent aesthetic feel of Tokyo during the 90s. It's worth watching if it sounds interesting but not a must-watch movie.

This is, by far, one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Having been in a Japanese high school for a year, I could relate to some of the characters in this movie. It was perfectly executed -- the camera work, dialogue, etc. The music, as well, was excellent. This movie definitely needs to be on everyone's "must have" list.