
America, Movie
Top Gun: Maverick. “All the joys of cinema—music, sound, visuals, and storytelling—are right here!”
Tom Cruise is back in Top Gun: Maverick, bringing thrilling fighter jet action and plenty of drama. The film has everything fans love about action movies. From intense aerial battles to Maverick’s journey as a mentor, every scene packs an emotional punch. The music, including Kenny Loggins’ classic “Danger Zone” and Lady Gaga’s new theme, adds even more excitement and makes the experience unforgettable.


Japan, Movie
Grasshopper: A dark and thrilling ensemble drama of those who defy fate.
The film struggled to build tension, and Suzuki, the main character, didn’t stand out. It almost felt like his role could have been left out, since he barely made an impact on the story.
The characters mostly acted independently. Although the synopsis suggests their stories converge, the ending felt unnatural and forced, lacking a genuine sense that everything was meant to connect.


America, Movie
Transformers: Packed with Gimmicks That Tickle the Otaku Heart!
The 2007 film brought Japan’s Transformers toys back to life in Hollywood. With Steven Spielberg producing and Michael Bay directing, the movie utilized advanced CGI and thrilling action to transform a once-unfilmable idea into a global hit. Audiences loved seeing vehicles change into robots, and the story of a regular high school student saving the world gave it a timeless charm. Its fun style and impressive sound made it the beginning of a much-loved series.


America, Movie
No Escape: Experience your everyday life collapsing in an instant!
After the first half hour, the film keeps you on edge with nonstop suspense. Still, the child character sometimes makes choices that feel off, which, even though it’s a common storytelling trick, pulled me out of the moment.
Occasionally, news reports cover riots or attacks involving corporate buildings and government officials. This film prompts viewers to consider what such chaos might be like firsthand. The depiction is grounded and unsettling, creating a strong sense of realism.


America, Movie
Devil (2010 film): A solid situation with a strong religious flavor
Five men and women are trapped in an elevator. A murder occurs in the sealed elevator, leaving them unable to escape. Then, suddenly, another murder happens. The killer is among them, and everyone is consumed by suspicion.
Blaming the murders on demons might seem too simple, but the film makes great use of the elevator setting to explore guilt and suspicion. The way the characters interact maintains high psychological tension throughout.
Fans of American dramas like The X-Files or Supernatural will likely enjoy it. It feels more like a two-part extended episode than a single one.


America, Movie
Locke: “A Closed-Room Drama by Tom Hardy”
From the start, you wonder why he’s driving alone and what leads him to make such questionable choices. The ending is somewhat abstract, so it may not appeal to everyone.
Tom Hardy’s acting is outstanding.
Even though he only talks to others by phone while driving, you can easily picture the people on the other end. Holding attention for 80 minutes alone in a car must have been tough, but the film remains gripping throughout.


Top Gun: Maverick. “All the joys of cinema—music, sound, visuals, and storytelling—are right here!”

Grasshopper: A dark and thrilling ensemble drama of those who defy fate.

Transformers: Packed with Gimmicks That Tickle the Otaku Heart!

No Escape: Experience your everyday life collapsing in an instant!

Devil (2010 film): A solid situation with a strong religious flavor

Locke: “A Closed-Room Drama by Tom Hardy”
MOVIE
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Movie America
Top Gun: Maverick. “All the joys of cinema—music, sound, visuals, and storytelling—are right here!”
Tom Cruise is back in Top Gun: Maverick, bringing thrilling fighter jet action and plenty of drama. The film has everything fans love about action movies. From intense aerial battles to Maverick’s journey as a mentor, every scene packs an emotional punch. The music, including Kenny Loggins' classic "Danger Zone" and Lady Gaga’s new theme, adds even more excitement and makes the experience unforgettable. -
Movie Japan
Grasshopper: A dark and thrilling ensemble drama of those who defy fate.
The film struggled to build tension, and Suzuki, the main character, didn't stand out. It almost felt like his role could have been left out, since he barely made an impact on the story. The characters mostly acted independently. Although the synopsis suggests their stories converge, the ending felt unnatural and forced, lacking a genuine sense that everything was meant to connect. -
Movie America
Transformers: Packed with Gimmicks That Tickle the Otaku Heart!
The 2007 film brought Japan's Transformers toys back to life in Hollywood. With Steven Spielberg producing and Michael Bay directing, the movie utilized advanced CGI and thrilling action to transform a once-unfilmable idea into a global hit. Audiences loved seeing vehicles change into robots, and the story of a regular high school student saving the world gave it a timeless charm. Its fun style and impressive sound made it the beginning of a much-loved series. -
Movie America
No Escape: Experience your everyday life collapsing in an instant!
After the first half hour, the film keeps you on edge with nonstop suspense. Still, the child character sometimes makes choices that feel off, which, even though it's a common storytelling trick, pulled me out of the moment. Occasionally, news reports cover riots or attacks involving corporate buildings and government officials. This film prompts viewers to consider what such chaos might be like firsthand. The depiction is grounded and unsettling, creating a strong sense of realism. -
Movie America
Devil (2010 film): A solid situation with a strong religious flavor
Five men and women are trapped in an elevator. A murder occurs in the sealed elevator, leaving them unable to escape. Then, suddenly, another murder happens. The killer is among them, and everyone is consumed by suspicion. Blaming the murders on demons might seem too simple, but the film makes great use of the elevator setting to explore guilt and suspicion. The way the characters interact maintains high psychological tension throughout. Fans of American dramas like The X-Files or Supernatural will likely enjoy it. It feels more like a two-part extended episode than a single one. -
Movie America
Locke: “A Closed-Room Drama by Tom Hardy”
From the start, you wonder why he’s driving alone and what leads him to make such questionable choices. The ending is somewhat abstract, so it may not appeal to everyone. Tom Hardy's acting is outstanding. Even though he only talks to others by phone while driving, you can easily picture the people on the other end. Holding attention for 80 minutes alone in a car must have been tough, but the film remains gripping throughout.
ANIME
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Cinema Anime
Made in Abyss Movie 3: Dawn of the Deep Soul
Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul is a film filled with intense and sometimes upsetting moments. While the story is often dark, it also highlights how people continue to search for hope, even when things seem impossible. -
Cinema Anime
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled is the first spin-off of the popular original anime series from Japan.
"Code Geass: Akito the Exiled" is a spin-off of the television anime series "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion," which aired from 2006 to 2008. -
Cinema Anime
Inside Out, Characters that Personify Emotions Move Around Cutely.
The movie "Inside Out" is a masterpiece because it powerfully conveys the essential message that recognizing and accepting all of our emotions, especially sadness, is vital for emotional well-being. By personifying emotions as characters, the film not only entertains audiences of all ages but also helps viewers understand the mechanics of emotions and relationships, making the importance of sadness especially clear. Pixar's innovative animation and storytelling make this message both impactful and accessible. -
Cinema Anime
Weathering with You: “Weathering with You: As usual, I watched the world of Director Shinkai.”
There are various points to criticize, but the combination of weather fantasy and coming-of-age movie worked well, resulting in a remarkable animated film. -
Cinema Anime
Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse.
Spider-Man was an innovative character typical of American comic books. The art (cartoon animation) differs from Disney's, and the old-fashioned American comic cartoons are well integrated into 3DCG. However, if this is your first time seeing this kind of picture, it may be hard to get used to it. -
Cinema Anime
The Lion King
The story continued the anime. The visual beauty of the images, which were full CG but looked like live-action, was terrific. However, the realism made it challenging to distinguish between the same characters. I vaguely recognized Mufasa and Scar, young Simba, and young Nala. Still, I don't recognize Sarabi and Nala when they talk side by side.