gringomausgreen

The cinematography in this movie is truly a work of art, capturing the nostalgic atmosphere of 90s Japan with vivid attention to detail. Every frame is meticulously crafted, pulling the viewer into the era. However, the script falls short, offering little substance to match the stunning visuals. While the film may appeal to those who enjoy an observational viewing experience, it lacks a compelling or rich story-line. The love line, in particular, feels forced and unmotivated, adding little to the overall plot. In the end, it's a beautiful film that struggles to connect on a deeper, emotional level.

First of all, it seems like some scenes were deleted or the main storyline was rewritten at the last minute. Second, I've watched many "depressed and wild" post-Soviet movies, but at least in Balabanov's work, the characters have an arc. In this film, however, the main character's arc essentially says: "Look at us, we live like orcs, we stay like orcs, and we die like orcs. No changes." This approach seems absolutely inhuman. I understand that this movie is about the true 'ruzzian' experience, but even in such a depressed environment, people don't react as they do in this film. The characters' actions are completely illogical, not to mention the portrayal of "true love" between a rapist and a depressed woman. I hope the fans of this "true boyzz" movie, with its romanticism of such misery, end up the same way as the characters.