Set 200 years before the live-action film trilogy, this is Kenji Kamiyama’s first fantasy epic. He is known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Eden of the East. The film stands out for its impressive visuals, created from 130,000 hand-drawn frames and motion-capture performances that were then redrawn by hand. Despite this effort, it struggled at the box office, earning about ¥3.2 billion on a ¥4.5 billion budget. In Japan, it made less than ¥100 million, which was disappointing. The film is ambitious but divisive, as it struggles to balance its visual beauty with its storytelling.

This film skillfully adapts the Broadway musical Wicked, focusing on the hidden friendship between the “Wicked Witch” and the “Good Witch” from The Wizard of Oz. The film's central argument is its exploration of discrimination and prejudice through the evolving relationship of these two characters. While entertaining and emotionally powerful, its true significance comes from how it addresses serious social issues. The climactic “Defying Gravity” sequence stands out in the history of musical film.

Pixar's Inside Out 2 is a massive hit, setting the studio's all-time box office record. The film's success is rooted in its insightful depiction of adolescence through relatable characters and themes, resonating deeply with audiences. The theme is fascinating. Riley grows up and enters adolescence, a transition the film illustrates through her experiences with ice hockey. The rush of skating across the ice mirrors the emotional ups and downs of puberty. The new character, Worry, is particularly memorable, evoking memories of times spent overthinking and hesitating. The visuals are vibrant and beautiful. The music builds upon the first film's strengths while also evolving. The message that 'It's okay not to be perfect' really resonates.

The live-action film "City Hunter," now streaming on Netflix, really gets what made Tsukasa Hojo's original manga special and gives it a fresh update. Ryōhei Suzuki does a great job showing both Ryo Saeba's goofy, flirtatious side and his impressive skills as a professional sweeper. Mochizuki Kaoru, played by Mochizuki Mochizuki, adds a new kind of charm. The movie tells the origin story in today's Shinjuku, making for exciting action that both longtime fans and newcomers can enjoy. It raises the bar for live-action Japanese film adaptations.

The latest installment in the iconic sci-fi series "Planet of the Apes," "Kingdom," is a must-see! Set 300 years after the reboot trilogy, it depicts a new order where the roles of apes and humans have been reversed.

The story revolves around filming the Australian action movie Meta Storm, a science fiction action film in which a group of people join forces with aliens to defeat foreign enemies. The film stars a stuntman named Colt, played by Ryan Gosling, who becomes involved in an incident during the movie's filming.

It depicted an encounter with an unknown life form and the fear and survival accompanying it. The entire film is classically structured to escape from a terrifying experience on a spaceship. Of course, Xenomorphs and face-huggers appeared, and the tense scenes between such creatures and the ship's crew allowed the audience to experience the essence of fear.

Since the catchphrase reads "Abe no Seimei to Onmyoji" (Abe Seimei and the Yin-Yang Master), I thought it would be an action story about battles against monsters. Still, it was more in the category of a mystery novel.

Rebellion against humanity by AI robots. Jennifer Lopez collaborates with an artificial intelligence and a buddy to take on such AI. The film has many rough edges, but from start to finish, it is a fast-paced and enjoyable experience.

It was a well-done live-action manga adaptation! The manga is a 31-volume long work, and this is the beginning of the third volume. The strong worldview and characters of the original work were well reproduced. Authentic Action Japanese Movie Golden Kamuy.