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It’s been a while since either of us have written a review. That should tell you two things: we’ve been incredibly busy and this movie was so noteworthy I had to write something immediately to process the experience of watching it. What a way to end the festival year.
Read MoreHow can a film about alcoholism be funny? This Japanese dark comedy directed by Kenji Katagiri sets out to prove how a delicate blend of realism and deadpan humour can render even the most painful of situations comedic. It’s a story worth watching for those moments alone.
Read MoreThe characters and their histories certainly add a unique perspective to this film. But unfortunately, no amount of intriguing backstory is enough to paper over the more than familiar plot devices that run the rest of the story. Those looking for something more than tired tropes may leave dissatisfied.
Read MoreIt’s not that the film is confusing or difficult to follow; it just struggles to connect the dots between the two pieces and a greater theme. Although we struggled to fully get on board with this movie, we recommend it due to Plaza’s performance and the general humour that the story brings.
Read MoreFor those who like to say that Canada’s policing system isn’t as bad as other places in the world, hopefully this film serves as a wakeup call that horrific injustice is happening much closer to home than one might want to believe.
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