Diner

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Audience Member It was like action on drugs! There were flaws here and there, but over-all actors were 10/10. Visuals were 30/10. It's a must-watch! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member I've been a fan of Ninagawa's work as a photographer for quite some time now and have been an avid fan of her movies dating back to 2012 with Helter Skelter. Although it had some storytelling flaws like in Sakuran, I was enamored by how innovative the look and style that all her movies had, and imagined what a perfect Ninagawa-directed film would look like if just a few more loose ends were tied up; her thrillers have this refreshing quality to them that combines Argento's otherworldly aesthetic like in the hit giallo film "Suspiria", and Sofia Coppola's emotion-over-plot emphasis in "Marie Antoinette" and "The Virgin Suicides". Floral arrangements are Ninagawa's signature cue as informed by her photography work filled with gorgeous colors and intense contrasts. The protagonists in her movies are generally women who are all struggling with some kind of psychological terror with a culture's festivities that today's audiences can easily find relatable with the current phenomenon of technology, and the online obsession for trends, popularity, and alt-fashion ideas displayed on social media platforms; the apparel that the characters choose to wear are obviously inspired by some J-rock artists and manga characters, the opulent environments they live in are super stylized to the point that the setting becomes a dream world that only a camera can help create. Every shot is like a brush stroke on canvas and is so well thought out even if the story is missing some depth beneath the grandiose look of the film. "Diner" is so far Ninagawa's strongest work, tailoring exactly what she does best at; which is primarily sticking with striking imagery in order to tell a story. "Diner" is far more cohesive and balanced unlike the other two films, and there are so many visual elements here that will have viewers think about and discuss later. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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