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Yu yu hakusho (2023)
Awesome for the Manga/Anime lovers - Bad for the Newcomers
The acting was great, fight scenes and choreography was mint and the toning down of comedy elements was a fresh take I didn't mind at all. The English Dub was trash, it came off as blatantly lackluster but it's ok because the Japanese acting was cranked to 11. Meaning they made it plausible instead of acting like anime characters. Subtitles is the way to go with this installment.
The reason I chose that title is because people who already read the complete manga or watched the entire anime won't mind all the missing elements - meanwhile newcomers won't realize how even greater this story is.
The difference?
ANIME:
Better character development, story has a better flow of reasoning behind their decision making and why they do what they do. Even their backgrounds are explored in better depth. Better drama, better comedy, better stakes, better thriller, etc, etc...
LIVE ACTION:
Missing lots of story beats/arc's that enrich the experience for the viewer. It would be really sad for people to disregard this story based on just this version alone. The original story isn't just about kicking ass, it has great touching moments which help you connect with them all - including the villains - trust me on that last statement, the writer of the original story made all his characters multilayered before Hollywood even dreamed of incorporating it in their medium.
Choose wisely!
Bodied (2017)
End of First Battle (5 minutes in) - Already Guessed It.
So I found this film while searching on this platform. Went in blind no prior search, inquiry or spoilers.
Turns out my "5 minutes in" assumptions were completely wrong. Was right about the main couple not lasting though.
Awesome movie. The rap battles are what you expect real life rap battles to be like. The story was great as well.
*Reading further is the assumptions I had:
The bleached blonde ( girlfriend or friend ) of protag expresses distaste for the sport. So why don't she leave? She keeps wanting explanations for everything and it causes her to whine & moan when she gets unbiased logical answers
She settled with protag... not for love or mutual respect of a human being companionship. Protag is being used until she finds potential mate which will begin with her cheating on him with a battle rapper.
His love for the sport will propel him from ( study or journalism ) to participating... his vast knowledge and intelligence will make him a star among peers.
Hooker will want him back... won't work - mostly because of the non obvious reason. Black rapper was using her as a piece... not because he's like that generally, but because her continuous hate for the craft will turn her into a "no-respect?-fine-you-a-side-piece-then--better-than-nothing" chick.
SO FAR, AT LEAST THE BATTLES ARE AWESOME COMPARED TO ANY OTHER FICTIONAL ITERATION / MEDIUM... OTHER THAN REAL LIFE BATTLES.
If I'm wrong about most of this - it will definitely score higher afterwards... on with the film.
Jones Plantation (2023)
A modern day allegorical masterpiece
A modern day allegorical masterpiece pervaded in metaphorical parables akin to an impactful anti-political hit song or an eye/mind opening documentary. If the audience decides to interpret it straightfowardly without dissecting & analyzing the narrative, they will be left with askew interpretations of the exposé. Alternatively if they descry the diegesis which exhibits perfect exemplum to any prospect; then it has fulfilled it's role, which is in service to the people. Genius incarnations are seldom bestowed upon our fickle existence which presents edification from a performance of artistic entertainment.