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  • Cold Fish (2010)
    Review preview for Cold Fish

    At times the tone gets hysterical and there are moments of utter ridiculousness, but there are smart layers of black satire underlying the proceedings and any extreme material ends up helping emphasise the journey into murderous insanity the film takes us

    Owen Van Spall · 4 out of 5
    An innocent tropical fish salesman gets caught up in a series of murders in this violent and extremely gory thriller.
  • Himizu (2011)
    Review preview for Himizu

    The result is a coming-of-age, state-of-the-nation film which, though important in the post-tsunami context, nonetheless hardly feels like one of Sono's best.

    Anton Bitel · 3 out of 5
    A pair of teens struggle to get by in a Japan that has been ravaged by natural disaster.
  • Like Someone In Love (2012)
    Review preview for Like Someone In Love

    A sublime lesson in emotional manipulation through cinematic traditions.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 4.5 out of 5
    A drama centered on the relationship of a young woman and old man in Tokyo.
  • Love And Other Cults (2017)
    Review preview for Love And Other Cults

    Itô is impressive in the lead, attracting sympathy but not too much pity.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A girl who once lived in a cult commune falls in with gang of delinquents.
  • Tokyo Tribe (2014)
    Review preview for Tokyo Tribe

    Like rap without rhythm, Tokyo Tribes is missing something vital: plot and characters.

    Donald Munro · 1.5 out of 5
    Hybrid of Yakuza gang action and hip-hop musical.
  • Uzumaki (2000)
    Review preview for Uzumaki

    One of the most strikingly original Japanese horror movies of its era.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    The people of a small town gradually become obsessed with spirals.

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