The Dark Maidens

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chris f 01/09/2023 This is like a slow, boring, dry version of K-On mixed with a murder mystery. It's definitely emblematic of the general problem with Japanese live-action films, in the sense that it is very "tell, not show" in a lot of ways. It's not the worst watch by any means, with lots of softness, feminine charm, yuri undertones, and a few dark academia vibes here and there. But man is it slow. The first act starts with this zinger of an opening and then it just dredges into a crawl. It's intentional every step of the way while it languishes, and it's not even a terribly bad experience. But it's also really easy to bounce off the lethargic pace of this film while it tries to build itself up, and that can be a bit exhausting if you're unprepared for it. However, this film can earn brownie points on its soundtrack alone. FANTASTIC. No notes. Just good stuff. See more Read all reviews

The Dark Maidens

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