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Like Father Like Son (2005)
Fascinating look at the human condition
I thought this was quite an amazing production with many insights into the human condition. It was a very fair and brave attempt to show the importance of the family and how in the end true love wins the day. It is also a gripping thriller. While it was a little edgy at times this film had many deep insights. The son looks for an ideal father but his real father is a killer. The teacher is falsely accused, but makes a stand. The desire of the children is for that ideal family we all want. The mother battles to save her son - it's the classic struggle between the forces of evil and good. This is a brave movie because it doesn't fall prey to political correctness. It could also be used as an educational tool to show that the desire of us all is for a stable family, the very building block of a healthy society.
Kakushi ken: Oni no tsume (2004)
A touching film about honor, virtue, revenge and love.
A brilliant film about honor, virtue and revenge. This is not your typical Samurai film so don't expect lots of fighting scenes although there are some. For those interested in history this film offers an insight into how Japan modernized its army. The film shows how western guns were introduced to the Japanese and how the Samurai had to adapt. there is one amazing scene where the Japanese instructor tries to teach the Samurai soldiers how to run like the English. The Samurai run like ducks and the instructor shows them how to sprint. The film is very touching with great sets and costumes. There's so much cooking going on you crave for Japanese noodles. Most of all this is a love story with a happy end.