Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace, movie (2013)
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Article updated: 2021.05.06
The Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace (1987) is an animated anthology film, made up of five segments. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace, movie (2013)
Original title: ショート・ピース (Shōto Pīsu), English title: Short Peace
Series: -
Setting: various
Product type: Film, Genre: various, Style: animation, supernatural, futuristic
Release: 2013.07.20
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Shōto Pīsu / Short Peace, an animated anthology movie from 2013. It has five segments, with different animation style, with the setting of Japan as a connecting theme. I didn't really like the Short Peace film.
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Wizards, movie (1977)
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Article updated: 2022.11.08
The Wizards (1977) is an animated fantasy film with futuristic elements. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Wizards, movie (1977)
Series: -
Setting: far future of Earth
Product type: Film, Genre: Fantasy, Features: fantasy, futuristic, futuristic fantasy, post-apocalyptic, Style: animation, animated movie
Release: 1977.02.09 theatrical release
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.06), first time
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Wizards, an animated fantasy movie from 1977. It's about a good wizard trying to defeat an evil wizard. The Wizards film is strange, and I didn't really like it.
Wandafuru Raifu / After Life, movie (1998)
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Article updated: 2021.05.06
The Wandafuru Raifu / After Life (1998) is a contemporary fantasy film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Wandafuru Raifu / After Life, movie (1998) - Film review by Kadmon
Original title: ワンダフルライフ / Wandafuru Raifu (Wonderful Life), English title: After Life
Series: -
Setting: contemporary fantasy Earth
Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy drama, Style: fantasy, contemporary fantasy, supernatural, documentary
Release: 1998.09.11 premiere, 1999.04.17 theatrical release
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Wandafuru Raifu / After Life, a contemporary fantasy movie from 1998. It's about a group of freshly deceased people trying to find their most precious memory. The After Life film is slow, but the story is interesting, so I recommend it.
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Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival, movie (1987)
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Article updated: 2021.05.06
The Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival (1987) is an animated anthology film, made up of nine segments. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival, movie (1987)
Original title: ロボットカーニバル (Robotto Kānibaru), English title: Robot Carnival
Series: -
Setting: various
Product type: Film, Genre: various, Style: animation
Release: 1987.07.11 VHS release
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), second time, but I don't remember anything about the first time
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Bad (1 out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Robotto Kānibaru / Robot Carnival, an animated anthology movie from 1987. It has nine segments, with different animation style, connected by the theme of robots. I didn't really like the Robot Carnival film.
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Memorîzu / Memories, movie (1995)
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Article updated: 2022.10.20
The Memorîzu / Memories (1995) is an animated anthology film, made up of three segments. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Memorîzu / Memories, movie (1995)
Original title: Memorîzu, English title: Memories
Series: -
Setting: various
Product type: Film, Genre: various, Style: animation
Release: 1995.12.23 premiere
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Good (2+ out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Good (2+ out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Memorîzu / Memories, an animated anthology movie from 1995. It has three segments, with unconnected stories or animation style. I liked two of the three segments of the Memories film.
Read more: Memorîzu / Memories, anthology movie (1995) - Film review by Kadmon
Seuls / Alone, movie (2017) - Watch the trailer on YouTube
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Article updated: 2023.06.17
The Seuls / Alone (2017) is a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Seuls / Alone, movie (2017) - Film review by Kadmon
Original title: Seuls, English title: Alone
Series: -
Setting: alternate Earth
Product type: Film, Genre: contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller, Features: thriller, mystery, fantasy, contemporary fantasy, ghosts, post-apocalyptic
Release: 2017.02.08
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Average (2 out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Seuls / Alone, a contemporary fantasy mystery / thriller movie from 2017. It's about a kids left alone in a city, trying to find out what to do. The Alone film is slow, but the story is interesting, so I recommend it to fans of the genre.
Update: I've read now the graphic novel series, that the Alone film was based upon, and now the story makes a lot more sense, even though the reasons behind the happenings should have been in the movie. I'll add my new thoughts to the Alone film review.
Read more: Seuls / Alone, movie (2017) - Film review by Kadmon
Meikyuu Monogatari / Labyrinth Tales, movie (1987)
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Article updated: 2021.05.06
The Meikyuu Monogatari / Labyrinth Tales (1987) is an animated anthology film, made up of three segments. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Meikyuu Monogatari / Labyrinth Tales, movie (1987)
Original title: 迷宮物語, Meikyū Monogatari, English title: Labyrinth Tales / Manie-Manie / Neo Tokyo
Series: -
Setting: various
Product type: Film, Genre: various, Style: animation, animated anthology
Release: 1987.09.25 premiere, 1987.10.10 home video release
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Average (2 out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Meikyuu Monogatari / Labyrinth Tales, an animated anthology movie from 1987. It has three segments, with unconnected stories or animation style. I didn't really like the Labyrinth Tales film.
Read more: Meikyû monogatari / Labyrinth Tales, anthology movie (1987) - Film review by Kadmon
Absentia, movie (2011)
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Article updated: 2021.06.23
The Absentia (2011) is a mystery / thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Absentia, movie (2011) - Film review by Kadmon
Original title: Absentia
Series: -
Setting: alternate Earth
Product type: Film, Genre: Mystery / thriller, Style: horror, thriller
Release: 2011.03.03
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Absentia, a mystery / thriller movie from 2011. It's about a woman trying to find the missing husband, and what happens after she gives up her hopes. The Absentia film is slow, and not for everyone.
Sea Fever, movie (2019)
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Article updated: 2022.02.25
The Sea Fever (2019) is a science fiction survival thriller film. The movie was reviewed by Kadmon.
Product: Sea Fever, movie (2019)
Original title: Sea Fever
Series: -
Setting: alternate / fantasy Earth
Product type: Film, Genre: science fiction survival thriller, Style: science, horror, thriller, survival thriller, creatures
Release: Premiere: 2019.09.05, Release: 2020.04.09
Reviewer: Kadmon, Type: Male, 40s, Preferences: Immersive, logical story, consistent setting, prefers surprises to spoilers, prefers establishing elements before referencing them
Watched: very recent (2020.05), first time
Rating: Weak (2- out of 3 points), Enjoyment: Weak (2- out of 3 points)
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This is my review of Sea Fever, a science fiction survival thriller movie from 2019. It's about a crew of a fishing boat, that gets into a dire situation on the sea, when they encounter an undersea creature. The Sea Fever film is not perfect, but watchable.