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Japan

  • 2023
  • 18+
  • 2h 36m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
2.4K
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Sunil, Karthi, and Anu Emmanuel in Japan (2023)
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A daring robbery in a jewellery showroom kickstarts the hunt for Japan, a notorious robber, who is a law unto himself.A daring robbery in a jewellery showroom kickstarts the hunt for Japan, a notorious robber, who is a law unto himself.A daring robbery in a jewellery showroom kickstarts the hunt for Japan, a notorious robber, who is a law unto himself.

  • Director
    • Raju Murugan
  • Writers
    • C. Murugesh Babu
    • Raju Murugan
  • Stars
    • Karthi
    • Sunil
    • K.S. Ravikumar
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    3.2/10
    2.4K
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    • Director
      • Raju Murugan
    • Writers
      • C. Murugesh Babu
      • Raju Murugan
    • Stars
      • Karthi
      • Sunil
      • K.S. Ravikumar
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Karthi
    Karthi
    • Japan Muni
    Sunil
    Sunil
    • Sridhar
    K.S. Ravikumar
    K.S. Ravikumar
    • Minister Pazhanisamy
    Anu Emmanuel
    Anu Emmanuel
    • Sanju Kutty
    Motta Rajendran
    Motta Rajendran
    • Actor
    C.V. Kumar
    • Film Producer
    Arunraja Kamaraj
    • Director
    Bava Chelladurai
    • Boomer
    TSR Srinivasan
    Vijay Milton
    • Karuppasamy
    Jithan Ramesh
    • Gangadhar
    Chandrasekhar
    • Perinbam
    • (as Vagai Chandrasekhar)
    Meesai Rajendran
    Rajesh Aggarwal
    • Mitesh
    Sanal Aman
    • Eesu
    Jyothika Sahoo
    Ashna Sudheer
    Resmi Sateesh
    • Director
      • Raju Murugan
    • Writers
      • C. Murugesh Babu
      • Raju Murugan
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    User reviews13

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    meghaashankar

    Don't watch this movie.

    This is by far the worst movie I've watched in my entire life. I cannot believe that an actor like Karthi would choose to make a movie like this. It does not even fall into the category of 'so bad that it's good'. This movie is horrible at every aspect and must be avoided at all costs.

    There is no progression to the story, nothing to look forward to. There's loud background music at every step of the way and too many unnecessary sub plots. Watching the movie honestly felt like a punishment. I couldn't even sit through the entire duration of the movie. My humble request to everyone would be to watch any movie other than this.

    I was so disappointed by the movie that I had to write a review on it (also happens to be my first IMDb review).
    2arinsai

    An Underwhelming Experience: The Movie Japan disappointed

    As an avid moviegoer, I was excited to watch "The Movie Japan" with high hopes for a captivating cinematic experience. However, I left the theater feeling thoroughly disappointed and underwhelmed by what unfolded on the screen.

    One of the major letdowns of the film was its lackluster storytelling. The plot felt disjointed and confusing, lacking a clear direction or purpose. The narrative meandered aimlessly, leaving me disconnected and unable to fully invest in the characters or their journey. It felt as though the filmmakers attempted to cram too many subplots and ideas into one film, resulting in a cluttered and unsatisfying viewing experience.

    Furthermore, the character development was sorely lacking. The main characters felt one-dimensional and shallow, leaving me uninterested in their fates or motivations. I struggled to connect with them on an emotional level and found it difficult to care about their struggles or triumphs. The script failed to provide them with meaningful arcs or moments of growth, making their actions and decisions feel arbitrary and contrived.

    The pacing of the film was also problematic. It felt sluggish and dragged on, making the already confusing storyline feel even more tiresome. Moments that should have been exciting or impactful were dulled by the lackluster direction and pacing, resulting in a stagnant and unengaging viewing experience. I found myself constantly checking my watch, waiting for the film to finally pick up its pace or deliver a compelling moment that never quite arrived.

    Moreover, the cinematography and visual effects were lackluster. There was a noticeable absence of creativity or innovation in the camerawork and visual choices. The film failed to make use of its settings and locations to create visually stunning or immersive scenes. The special effects, when present, felt poorly executed and unconvincing, further diminishing any potential for visual spectacle.

    Lastly, the soundtrack was forgettable and failed to leave an impression. It neither enhanced nor added depth to the scenes, feeling like an afterthought rather than a deliberate creative choice. The lack of a memorable and impactful score further contributed to the overall underwhelming nature of the film.

    In conclusion, "The Movie Japan" failed to live up to its potential. With its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, sluggish pacing, and lackluster visuals, the film fell short of creating a compelling and enjoyable cinematic experience. It left me feeling disappointed and disconnected, unable to fully engage with its narrative or characters. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this film, as it lacks the substance and craftsmanship required to leave a lasting impression on its audience.
    1abihari-02095

    Time And Money Waste

    Before you guys spending money on this movie, Karthi was going with the flow then suddenly I don't know why he chooses this movie worst screenplay worst storyline and acting was kind of unnatural Karthi tried a new body language and slang but it gets annoying in a while.

    GV Prakash music was ok other actors like fillers to this movie not an impactful characters.

    The movie mixed with variety of sentiment and entertainment but it doesn't helps us to get in with the flow if you 're a expecting something big like Kaidhi or Theeran this is not the right movie overall not worth it for money I spent.
    2kennethmanoj

    Pure unadulterated trash

    I wonder what made anyone involved to even make this movie. The two story lines are so abhorrent and unbearable meandering everywhere but going nowhere. Karthi tries to make an impact but falls flat in his face with every scene being more cringeworthy than the last. The violence scenes seem unnecessary and the characters from his henchmen to the cops don't add any meaning. The worst is the cheap copycat of the GVM cop role whose entire role is to keep chasing the culprit.

    The scene where the so called movie about Japan was made kicks in at about five mins. If you can survive and enjoy the movie scene which runs for five mins then please continue with the movie but if you can't just get out and walk away.

    Life's too short to waste three hours on this movie.
    1ashokkumarjayabalan

    Worst of Worst and boring

    Senseless Narration * Lackluster Story & Very Poor Screenplay * Forgettable Songs * Silly Heroine Track & Investigation Scenes * Half Baked Sub Plots * Weak Characterizations.

    * no logic and all characters look like serial drama artist for episodes * Worst body language of karthi and don't know what he is trying to imitate * Even the screenplay is very weakly written. The flow of scenes never makes any proper sense and the scenes never create an interest in the way they are being unfolded on screen. All the subplots are poorly written, especially the heroine track looks very silly and unwanted as she appears only for 10 minutes in the whole film. Even the whole investigation process never engages us.

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 2023 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Japón
    • Production company
      • Dream Warrior Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $114,919
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 36 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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