Tsukamoto is an incredible DP. He creates stunning visuals and his use of light and choice of film stock is borderline genius.
He is an OK actor. But he can't write. And he is a useless director. Unfortunately, this film reveals the misogynistic tendencies that are all-too-prevalent in contemporary Japanese cinema. Secretly, chicks get off on being stalked and blackmailed, right?
Characterisation? Fuggetabourrit. Why would THIS women ever be married to THIS man? In a Holloywood film, the backstory would tell you why; in a Japanese trendy drama, the casting would tell you why; in a Tsukamoto film, such audience concerns are mere whimsy - who cares? It looks good, right?
I would love to see Tsukamoto shoot something helmed by a more astute director looking at tying story to character. Until then, Tsukamoto seems destined to slip towards music video and commercials, where stunning visuals at the expense of heart, character and insight into the human condition are an acceptable motif.
When all the smoke and mirrors clears, does this director have anything of interest to say?
He is an OK actor. But he can't write. And he is a useless director. Unfortunately, this film reveals the misogynistic tendencies that are all-too-prevalent in contemporary Japanese cinema. Secretly, chicks get off on being stalked and blackmailed, right?
Characterisation? Fuggetabourrit. Why would THIS women ever be married to THIS man? In a Holloywood film, the backstory would tell you why; in a Japanese trendy drama, the casting would tell you why; in a Tsukamoto film, such audience concerns are mere whimsy - who cares? It looks good, right?
I would love to see Tsukamoto shoot something helmed by a more astute director looking at tying story to character. Until then, Tsukamoto seems destined to slip towards music video and commercials, where stunning visuals at the expense of heart, character and insight into the human condition are an acceptable motif.
When all the smoke and mirrors clears, does this director have anything of interest to say?