“Yatterman” is a 2009 Japanese action-comedy film Directed by Takashi Miike. The movie is based on the classic anime series “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” created by Tatsuo Yoshida. The story is set in a fictional world where the villainous Doronbo Gang, led by the villainess Doronjo (played by Kyoko Fukada), is constantly scheming to steal … Read more
“Climber’s High” is a 2008 Japanese drama film Directed by Masato Harada. The movie is based on a novel of the same name written by Ryū Murakami. The story centers around two mountain climbers, one experienced and one novice, who embark on a dangerous expedition to climb Mount Everest. The experienced climber, Goro (played by … Read more
“Cyborg She” is a 2008 Japanese science fiction romance film Directed by Kwak Jae-yong. The movie, known as “My Girlfriend Is a Cyborg” in some regions, explores the themes of love, identity, and the challenges of maintaining a relationship with someone who is not quite what they seem. The story follows a lonely college student … Read more
“Red Cliff” is a 2008 Chinese epic war film Directed by John Woo. The movie is based on the historical events of the Battle of Red Cliffs, which took place during the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. The story is set in the year 208 AD, during a time of political turmoil and conflict. … Read more
“Fine, Totally Fine” is a 2008 Japanese comedy film Directed by Yosuke Fujita. The movie, known as “Zenzen Daijobu” in Japanese, is a heartwarming and quirky exploration of friendship, love, and personal growth. Teruo (played by Yoshiyoshi Arakawa): Teruo is a thirtysomething man who still lives with his father and obsessively collects horror movie memorabilia. … Read more
“Detroit Metal City” is a 2008 Japanese comedy film Directed by Toshio Lee, based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Kiminori Wakasugi. The story follows Soichi Negishi (played by Ken’ichi Matsuyama), a mild-mannered and aspiring musician with dreams of becoming a pop singer. Negishi moves to Tokyo to pursue … Read more
“20th Century Boys” is a 2008 Japanese science fiction film Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The movie is the first installment of a film trilogy adapted from the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Naoki Urasawa. The story is centered around Kenji Endo (played by Toshiaki Karasawa), a man who owns a … Read more
“Tokyo Sonata” is a 2008 Japanese drama film Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The movie delves into the lives of a seemingly ordinary family as they navigate the challenges and uncertainties of contemporary urban life in Tokyo. The story revolves around the Sasaki family: Ryuhei (played by Teruyuki Kagawa), Megumi (played by Kyoko Koizumi), their two … Read more
“L: Change the World” is a 2008 Japanese thriller film directed by Hideo Nakata. The movie is a spin-off of the popular “Death Note” franchise, which originated as a manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. Unlike the previous “Death Note” films that focus on the battle of wits between the … Read more
“One Missed Call: Final” is a 2006 Japanese horror film Directed by Manabu Asô. The movie is the third and final installment in the “One Missed Call” film series, which is based on a novel by Yasushi Akimoto. The “One Missed Call” series revolves around a supernatural curse that spreads through mobile phones. In the … Read more