genkischuldich Reviews

Odoru daisosasen the movie 2: Rainbow Bridge wo fuusa seyo! (2003)

Oda Yuuji easily holds my attention.

[10/10 · 21 September 2003]

I saw this because Zatoichi was standing room only, and I was influenced by the many trailers I'd seen for this where Oda Yuuji (who plays Aoshima) appears. He's rather good-looking, I think! Additionally, the setting is Odaiba, the man-made island in Tokyo connected by the Rainbow Bridge (hence the title), which I'd visited mere days ago.

Some people may have problems with this film due to it's refusal to stick to one genre - really, that's their problem. It covers drama, police mystery, comedy, and holds my attention doing so.

For those worried about following the plot, it's worth knowing that it's not too difficult at all as many of the jokes are visual. However, you may need to be able to switch between formal/informal Japanese to get the whole story. In any case, my monolingual (English language) father had few problems. If he can understand and enjoy it, anyone can! :)

Agent Cody Banks (2003)

Dreadful

[1/10 · 21 September 2003]

This is one of the worst films I've ever seen. Not the good kind of 'bad' which you'd expect to see on MST3K, but BAD.

(Slight spoiler follows) Why exactly should Hilary Duff (who plays the female agent that assists Cody) have to 'playfully' shield her breasts from a boy that's (meant to be) barely a teenager? These days, it's not even acceptable when James Bond does it! It made me feel sick. All in all, that was the main thing that got to me. Throughout the film, adult women are sexualised for the juvenile fantasies of thirteen year-old boys.

Incidentally, I don't hate films aimed at children. I saw 'Finding Nemo' shortly after seeing this and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend you see that instead.