BellycanI'm shook.
I just watched the Japanese movie Evil Does Not Exist by Ryūsuke Hamaguchi. Until the climactic finale, it was a fabulous slow burner with very interesting commentary and great characters. And now I'm flattened.
I think this was actually an awesome movie. I mean, I'm no fan of shakey cam, and did not enjoy the music, but everything else was brilliant. The ending makes you view the entirety of the movie through a different lense though, and likely requires a rewatch that I'm not inclined to give it any day soon.
I would say that if you like a complex movie that results in a mind fuck, this is a movie that fits the bill. It is very good art. It possibly is more meaningful for Japanese audiences, but I suspect not. I think the director likes to set you up for a sound slapping, which he certainly did here. Likely to have you (and me) wondering about the ending for some time.
If the above hasn't put you off, I recommend you watch this movie. It really is very good. But the ending is crushing. And don't imagine you can see it coming, it's not as obvious as you'd think.
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/evil-does-not-exist/2410291267691
https://trakt.tv/movies/evil-does-not-exist-2023
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28490044/
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