Exte (Hair Extensions) [Dir. Shion Shono, 2007]

I took this film on the pretence that it would be a little silly but ultimately fun to watch. I found that the film was way more complex than I anticipated. It begins with mystery then moves on to a happy bike ride through a small Japanese town, reminiscent of the opening of a Disney movie. The characters all have something special about them. From the absolutely crazy hair-obsessed mortician to the abusive semi-prostitute single mother to th...

Wow! Absolutely astonishing! This is the perfect way to start the reviews section of this website because this film consists mainly of long takes. The detail and subtlety of the actors’ performances will blow your mind. I could not stop staring at the screen. For the first time in perhaps years I was literally glued to the screen. Every nuance and moment of tension was perfectly captured and the silen...