RECOMMENDED JMOVIES

I'm becoming a big fan of JMovies myself. I have most so far, I was wondering if there are anything else I left off.
Skip the horror genre, I must have already watched every jhorror out there.

Thanks Smile

Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 12:51 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

When the last sword is drawn - about the shinsengumi

The Hidden Blade - nice samurai story - stars Matsu Takako

Zatoichi - my favorite samurai movie Smile

Blind and violent Smile

Seven Samurai - black and white Classic

Samurai I - III - nice to watch also black and white

If you like Hello! Project

Seishun Bakachin Ryorijuku - Gocchin, Tetsuya Takeda - cooking movie
RPG - Gocchin - crime movie
Koinu Dan no Monogatari - Morning Musume, H!P Kids - about a blind dog, a really cute movie
Blue Light - Ayaya - creepy movie
Pinch Runner - Momusu - well this movie was just ok, good acting by Nacchi
The Last Present - Nacchi, Charmy - I think this was a tv movie but its good Smile

Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 12:55 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

インストール　with 　ueto aya
http://www.install-movie.net/

Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 3:43 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

hm...
Cutie honey was quite funny
Zebraman as well (similar to Cutie Honey, but maybe a bit less interesting)
Battle Royale
Studio Ghibli movies (Spirited Away, Princess mononoke, etc.)

Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 10:41 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

There was another movie that I really enjoyed called "Kikujiro (Thanks to wendyta for the name) There is this kid that lives with his grandmother, and one day starts to go see his mother, and his neighbor sends her husband to take the kid to see his mother. The movie focuses on his travels with this rather crude, loud and generally irresponsible guy. It is a fun and somewhat Clichéd story that is quite enjoyable.

I'll second the tampopo suggestion and also there is 4 more movies, while not connected make a series by Juzo Itami that are all pretty good.

Also, pretty much any Akira Kurosawa movie.

(Edited for title and a multitude of spelling and grammar mistakes. Alcoholic

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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 1:10 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I heard there was this good movie by Kimura Takuya.. the title were numbers. I can't remember. If someone could please tell me the title. Sad

Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 1:32 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I suppose you meant 2046. it's a chinese movie directed by Wong Kar Wai, and his movies are usually very abstract. btw, Kimu Taku has rather small parts in the movie, so do not expect too much.

other recommended Jmovies:
ima, ai ni yukimasu (starring takeuchi yuko)

i like star studded movies, and i know of upcoming movies "densha otoko" (yamada takayuki), haru no yuki (takeuchi yuko & tsumabuki satoshi) looks very good.

does any1 knows any website where i can find out more abt new Jmovies? or any links to dl movies

Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 1:33 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 1:45 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

thanks for the title.

hayashi_kun: i'll take your advice, i won't have expectations when i watch it. Big Smile

Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 1:50 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

2046 is a very good movie. Some friends of mine in Sweden saw it and were fascinated and recommended the movie to me.
I didn't know that Kimukun acted in it 'till I saw him on screen and he was quite good.
I love Gackt, so I recommend Moon Child to you. Hyde is also starring in it.
The first J-Movie I bought was Dolls by Takeshi Kitano (First shown in Cannes a few years good). The story is a little strange but I like it - does that make me strange??? *g*

Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 3:12 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Gir, I think you're talking about "Kikujiro". I love that movie!

Wachi, try watching "Kikujiro" (it stars Kitano Takeshi). It's sweet and funny Smile

. And if you're a huge fan of Hyde/Gackt (like myself), "Moonchild" and "Kagen no Tsuki - Last Quarter" is watchable (not that good, but still watchable). I also like "Zatoichi" (Kitano Takeshi), "Dragonhead" (Tsumabuki Satoshi), "The Twilight Samurai" (Sanada Hiroyuki), "Nobody Knows", and "Madadayo". Oh, and I also like "After Life", though it's pretty dark.

Hayashi-kun, do you know where I can get the english-subtitled DVD or any fansub DivX for "Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu"? I fell in love with this movie after watching it on the plane! I checked HMV Japan and CDjapan but they didn't say it has english subtitle. I would also be glad if you know where I can get english subtitled version (DVD or DivX) of "69 sixty-nine", and "Iden & Tity". Thanks so much!
Big Smile

Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 9:57 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 10:26 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thanx for the topic ... I wanted to ask about that too Laugh

I have just seen 2 movies and they were really great.
Twilight Samurai ...( it was nominated for Oscar in 2003 )
and Hidden Blade
They are for the same director, they are close in story line too ... but really worths to be watched Smile

I think I will take all the opinions in consider

Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 4:23 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Best japanese movie imo is Shall We Dance. No, not the American one but the original japanese version. Sadly Miramax cut 15 minutes for the American DVD. Sad

Some of the best j-movies I've seen:

Twilight Samurai - Really excellent acting especially by Hiroyuki Sanada and realistic fighting instead of 'idiots running straight at the hero with their arms in the air for him to slash their stomachs'.

Versus: Cult favourite and fun movie.

Himitsu: Really excellent acting and good story. Had me thinking about the movie for days.

Audition:Really worth watching and passing on to your friends. Laugh

Daremo Shiranai: really good movie. Its coming to western cinemas I believe. Don't watch it if you're sleepy though.