Dennis Y. Takeda

Hester 2021-12-21 08:01:32

Such films are not popular anymore. There is just one theme that is worth thinking about, and that is: What exactly has American culture brought to Japan?

    After World War II, Japan was actually in a state of being "enslaved" (to put it better, called "enlightenment") by the United States. The...

Julie 2021-12-21 08:01:32

When I was fortunate enough to watch his work, I was only a teenager. But even as a child, the few casual films left a deep impression that can never be erased. At that time, Star TV was just introduced to China, and many good movies that cannot be seen in China can be seen here. Coincidentally,...

Kellie 2022-03-26 09:01:07

I've never seen a film so self-fraying, and of course it's the story of a dangerous American lone hero. The positive side is the Americans and the Japanese who are close to the United States, and the negative side is the Japanese who hate the United States and the Japanese who have naturalized the United States. As the movie's title "Black Rain" (because of the atomic bombing) reveals that the reason for everything is the revenge of the ideal Japanese yakuza.

Kaia 2022-03-25 09:01:10

On the surface, it is a case of transnational counterfeit banknotes, but it is actually a discussion of the differences in culture and values ​​between the United States and Japan (the "black rain" after the American bomber may also have the meaning of a conflict between Japan and the United States). Japanese criminal police are old-fashioned and pay attention to teamwork (Takakura Ken has always regarded himself as a member of the team), while American criminal police are unscrupulous, do not use moral flaws to obliterate personal achievements (stealing stolen money is the fault of the system), and pay attention to personal heroism Rage Detective. The two worked together during the investigation process. You taught me to eat noodles with chopsticks, and I taught you to go to KTV to sing English songs. Finally, they absorbed each other's culture (handshake and bow at the end) and worked together to break down the criminal gang. Since it is an American producer, the Japanese side is naturally reduced to a supporting role (Takakura Ken was eventually persuaded by Douglas's values), and its shaping is also a bit cliché. The atmosphere of the Japanese street scene is well rendered, reminiscent of the cyber city in "Blade Runner". Hans Zimmer's soundtrack is brilliant without stealing the show, with a good sense of rhythm and a little oriental flavor.