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doomonfilm · 3 years

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Review : Kate (2021)

I don’t know what it is about Mary Elizabeth Winstead and roles where she gets to lean into being a badass, but it seems these days that this sole ingredient is enough to pique my interest. Maybe it started when she portrayed Ramona Flowers in the epic classic Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and I was just to blind to see it. Perhaps it got locked in during Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) at one of the many points that Winstead was stealing the show as Huntress. All I know is that I was hooked when Netflix threw Winstead at me, plus Woody Harrelson, a ton of Japanese aesthetic and even a Tortoro tank top at me via their latest cinematic venture, the action-packed Kate.

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Kate is a modernized update on a blend of revenge film and film noir that is centered around feminine energy in an extremely masculine world, and all of it is given the high production cherry on top to make that narrative darkness shine. In terms of aesthetic, mood and tone, the film is definitely a winner, and easily one of the best looking Netflix productions to date. Kate falls somewhere on the spectrum of properties like Kite, Leon : The Professional and touches of Hanna in terms of its female representation in the world of action, with women that are allowed to be themselves rather than feminine-skewed tough guys, but are still clearly capable and skilled at the same level of their male counterparts. There are also touches of honor and having a code in the criminal underworld, examinations of dark cyclical mechanisms that takes lives and a bit of an estranged sisterhood thread going on between our female leads (not to say that they are sisters, but they are certainly kindred spirits forced together by fate and destiny).

Unfortunately, the story does run a bit thin in terms of substance, and with the film falling just a shade under two hours, it essentially feels like a side-scrolling video game turned cinematic experience. The situation beset upon Kate is a tragic one, with the falling dominoes of broken trust, an attempt to leave a family system that doesn’t let go and the inevitable double cross that is putting a ticking clock on her life all hitting hard, but all of this takes place in act one, and the rest of the film is a revenge fantasy with an unclear target despite its respectable body count. There is something there to work with in terms of the connection between Kate and Ani, but by the time that their paths cross again, Kate is essentially in Terminator mode, which relegates Ani to the role of talkative, irritating and reluctant sidekick. This does work for a time, but with so much narrative thrust dedicated to the revenge (and redemption) aspect of the film, it becomes an auxiliary aspect that feels abandoned during the third act resolution.

The film is extremely technically proficient, so much so that it buoys the thin narrative by providing us with a purple neon presence that continuously breaks out of the darkness, deep depth of field close ups that frame our characters among a blurred neo-futurist Osaka and long lens observant shots that amplify Kate’s journey towards her end. The combat elements of the film are serviceable, but the gunplay and stunt sequences make up for the lack of natural feel in the combat sequences. The music choices lean deeply into the location of Osaka, helping to make the film feel extremely immersive. It goes without saying that, based on locations, the atmosphere shots are breathtaking, with the luminescent glow that breaks up the Osaka darkness really making its presence felt. A special shoutout goes out to the costuming department, who not only captured the gravitas of the Yakuza and other crime lords, but managed to find both the childlike innocence that Ani clings to in her outfit choice and the air of badass confidence Kate carries with her in her outfit (especially the aforementioned Tortoro tank top).

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is not only surprisingly believable as an orphaned assassin with her intense focus and overly confident demeanor, but she also has the empathic awareness to make adjustments in terms of how she interacts with other characters, which in turn creates very interesting connective arcs. This is best displayed in her interactions with Miku Martineau, who could have easily been the one note lovingly annoying sidekick, but as her character Ani reveals truths about her troubled past and dangerous reality, Winstead’s Kate is able to find pure common ground without having to sacrifice her dying goals or her gruff exterior. Woody Harrelson does what he does best by injecting charm into roles that are otherwise one-dimensional, only to give us a glimpse at that underlying sinister nature he channels at the point of character turns. Tadanobu Asano leans into his opportunity to play the young underworld rebel who scoffs in the face of tradition with great aplomb, while Jun Kunimura offsets this by bringing a silent and still grandness to his old world characterization. Appearances by Michiel Huisman, Miyavi, Kazuya Tanade and a trio of performances by Amelia Crouch, Ava Caryofyllis and Gemma Brooke Allen as young Kate round things out.

Kate is enjoyable for what it is, but I don’t know if it has the substance or sting needed for me to return to it down the road. Maybe I will if I get on a big Winstead kick in the future, or if newcomer Miku Martineau finds breakout success down the road, but I’d be lying to myself if I said that Kate stood in the top tier amongst its peers. That being said, there’s a reason it’s currently the number one trending film on Netflix, as it looks like a million bucks, so if you’re in need of a quick stimulus jolt without a deep mental or emotional commitment, then this film may be right up your alley.

#ChiefDoomsday #DOOMonFILM #CedricNicolas-Troyan #Kate #MaryElizabethWInstead #MikuMartineau #WoodyHarrelson #TadanobuAsano #JunKunimura #MichielHuisman #Miyavi #KazuyaTanabe #AmeliaCrouch #AvaCaryofyllis #GemmaBrookeAllen

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i-love-michielhuisman · 3 years

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Repost @cn3yan #Kate is hitting #Netflix tonight. It all started 3years ago. I am grateful for it all. The crew the cast and the time spent together. Thank you and love to you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #maryelizabethwinstead @miku.martineau @woodyharrelson @miyavi_ishihara @tadanobu_asano @michielhuisman #junkunimura @bandmaid.jp pics📸📸 curtesy of @jasinboland and @lylevincent #michielhuisman #AmericanDream #TheLastRight #AngelaBlack #indianhorse #savethechildren #Echo3 #TheHauntingofHillHouse #theflightattendant #StateLikeSleep #TheOtherLamb #gameofthrones #theguernseyliteraryandpotatopeelsociety #GuernseyMovie #irreplaceableyou #orphanblack #nashville #wild #aboycalledchristmas #theageofadaline #222film #redseadivingresortmovie #theottomanlieutenant #theinvitation #harleyandthedavidsons #michiel huisman https://www.instagram.com/p/CTrC8XosxlY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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netflixcenter · 3 years

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🎬 Kate [TRAILER] Coming to Netflix September 10, 2021 FULL POST: 🔗 https://netflixcenter.com/kate-netflix-trailer/?feed_id=1063 Original Netflix Crime / Action Film... Kate After she’s poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims. 🔗 … also Coming to Netflix in SEPTEMBER 2021 Kate • Official T...

#CedricNicolasTroyan #ElysiaRotaru #JunKunimura #MaryElizabethWinstead #MichielHuisman #Miyavi #TadanobuAsano #UmairAleem #WoodyHarrelson

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gqtmovies · 5 years

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When our freedom was under attack, one battle would turn the tide. Midway is in theaters November 8. Starring Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Etsushi Toyokawa, Tadanobu Asano, Luke Kleintank, Jun Kunimura, Darren Criss, Keean Johnson, Alexander Ludwig, with Mandy Moore, Dennis Quaid and Woody Harrelson.

#Midway #MidwayMovie #Lionsgate #EdSkrein #PatrickWilson #LukeEvans #AaronEckhart #NickJonas #EtsushiToyokawa #TadanobuAsano #WoodyHarrelson #DennisQuaid #MandyMoore #AlexanderLudwig #KeeanJohnson #DarrenCriss #JunKunimura #LukeKleintank

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yanarchy072 · 2 years

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・・溜め録で『吉祥寺ルーザーズ』を2話連続で観たらコレがマジで一番オモロいかも。世代を超えた男女のシェアハウスでの共同生活がなんともNOW。それもみんなあ〜がワケありで勝手に負け組を確定されていて入居審査が通っているというだけで先々が思いやられる感がワクワク！秋元先生の本気度が伝わってくるねえ。・ところで、秋元先生の「共演NG」がアメリカ版リメイクされるのだがウィル・スミスが率いるスタジオとタッグらしい。話を全く変えて彼と共演させたら…まあオモロいよねえ…って、まさかねえw ・ #吉祥寺ルーザーズ #KichijojiLosers ・ #秋元康 #YasushiAkimoto ・ #テレビ東京 #ドラマプレミア23 ・ #増田貴久 #田中みな実 #片桐仁 #田島芽瑠 #岩本蓮加 #濱田マリ・ #國村隼 #JunKunimura ・ #ドラマ #TVseries #instadrama #dramagram ・ #映画 #movie #ビバムビ #instamovie #moviestagram #instagood #instapic (Tokyo Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccu3NCwJ3G0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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thatsmovietalk · 2 years

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Midway (2019) Directed and Produced by #RolandEmmerich Starring #EdSkrein #PatrickWilson #LukeEvans #AaronEckhart #NickJonas #EtsushiToyokawa #TadanobuAsano #LukeKleintank #JunKunimura #DarrenCriss #KeeanJohnson #MandyMoore #DennisQuaid #WoodyHarrelson #Midway https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb8b61OviK1/?utm_medium=tumblr

#rolandemmerich #edskrein #patrickwilson #lukeevans #aaroneckhart #nickjonas #etsushitoyokawa #tadanobuasano #lukekleintank #junkunimura #darrencriss #keeanjohnson #mandymoore #dennisquaid #woodyharrelson #midway

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binnylouis · 4 years

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This movie was a hell of a ride. About 40 minutes into the movie, I stopped to look at how much time was left and was actually RELIEVED to see that there was still so much left. That's how engaging and interesting the story was for me. Before watching the movie I read one review on here that said it was a "smorgasbord" of genres, but it doesn't really feel like it. I mean, yes, I can see it, but the storytelling is so fluid and well written that the multiple genre aspects didn't feel out of place at all. It works. It works so well that I almost feel like it's redundant to point out that there are "so many genres." I found the second half of this movie quite similar to The Witch. Not necessarily in terms of the storyline, but the pace, the severity, the terror. Both movies are quite psychological. But The Wailing delivers somewhat of a more complex storyline. Cinematography was breathtaking. Jun Kunimura was ridiculous (in an oh-so-good way). All the actors were on point. I'm not going to point out or mention "Asian horror" here (although, technically I just did I guess, lol). I just don't think that it's necessary to pigeonhole this movie into anything other than what it is; a great horror. • • • #thewailing #horrormovies #horrorart #cinematography #screenwriting #story #cinema #cinematography #cinephile #cinephilecommunity #cinephiles #junkunimura #chunwoohee #hwangjungmin #kwakdowon #korean #koreanactor #nahongjin #southkorean #koreanfilm #rottentomatoes #letterboxd #screened #imdb #thebingeablelist https://www.instagram.com/p/CBa8_6OHBEQ/?igshid=1i9qwcks3g1e3

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kapmog · 5 years

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We've made a smoking review of Kill Bill Vol. 2 at kapmog.com/movies/kill-bill-volume-2. #KillBill #KillBillVol2 #smoking #CigaretteHolder #LosgAshb #QuentinTarantino #SamuelLJackson #MichaelMadsen #DarylHannah #MichealParks #JunKunimura https://www.instagram.com/p/Byi-0EeHVLj/?igshid=10ouhjwkcy6n7

#killbill #killbillvol2 #smoking #cigaretteholder #losgashb #quentintarantino #samuelljackson #michaelmadsen #darylhannah #michealparks #junkunimura

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doomonfilm · 5 years

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Favorites : Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)

I love martial arts movies. I love revenge films. I love the films of Quentin Tarantino. I’m pretty sure this is why sometime in 2001 or 2002, when I heard the news of Kill Bill being in the development stages, I knew I was in for a treat. The premise sounded strong, the cast connected to it at that time was already stellar, and Tarantino was hitting a stride unparalleled in regards to his creative abilities and box office draw. Needles to say, Kill Bill Vol. 1 hit the general viewing public like an atomic bomb, firmly cementing Quentin Tarantino as a legend.

B------ (Uma Thurman) is dead set on revenge after being left for dead by her former lover Bill (David Carradine) and her former team, the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. After recovering from being shot in the head by Bill, B------ revives her Black Mamba (former code name) mentality in hopes of crossing names off of her literal kill list. (NOTE : due to the serialized format of the Kill Bill saga, Vol. 1 focuses on Black Mamba’s recovery, her search for a sword crafted by legendary smith Hatori Hanzo (Sonny Chiba), and her encounters with Oren Ishii (Lucy Liu) a.k.a. Cottonmouth and Vernita Green (Vivica A. Fox) a.k.a. Copperhead).

To use a cliche phrase I use more often than I’d like, this film really hits the ground running... it is jarring from the start, and it never truly lets up to breathe, only to readjust. Quentin Tarantino was clearly running on high cylinders in terms of style and inspiration during the production of this movie, as it has some of the most focused and intense energy found in any of his films. Ultimately, what we’re given is a high-voltage mix of revenge thriller and ‘lone-wolf, lone-cub’ setup story. The highest respect and regard to history is shown to the martial arts film genre, including a beautiful nod to Bruce Lee’s iconic outfit from Game of Death during the go-home section of Vol. 1.

Again, there is an infectious energy found in all aspects of this movie, from the diversity of cast down to visual and sound design. On top of this, there is an amazing plethora of locations and sets, which expands the world of the film, and by proxy, the lore, as the entire presentation comes off as larger than life. Despite the non-linear presentation, the raising of stakes plays in a very linear nature (minus the initial shooting prior to the opening credits). The sequence leading up to and including the Crazy 88 is easily some of my favorite filmmaking I’ve ever witnessed.

Amazing choreography and use of environment is found in every combat scene, thanks to the work of legend Yuen Woo Ping and his team. Like and Tarantino film, there is plenty of humor to be found, even in the most tense moments. A completely mind-blowing animated sequence emerges from thin air, but helpfully desensitizes the presentation of otherwise problematic subject matter in the form of gratuitous violence and pedophilia found in the backstory of Oren Ishii. Like the many locations, there is an impressive variety and implementation of weapons to also be found and enjoyed. Tarantino manages multiple musical reappropriations of material connected to other properties that perfectly help set tone or pace scenes. Several breathtaking camera moves and cuts are present, many of which are overshadowed by the pure spectacle of the film as a whole.

Uma Thurman’s commitment to both the glorious and the less than flattering aspects of the role completely sells the film, making it impossible to not find a connection to her character or the motivation for her journey. Vivica A. Fox helps thrust the movie forward with matching motherly energy, proving herself to be dangerous while validating Thurman’s character’s abilities. Lucy Liu embraces her boss role, carrying a dignity and quiet ferocity she’s always let boil under the surface in past roles. Gordon Liu shines as the boss prior to the final boss, setting us up for a wonderful dual-role payoff in the following film. Chiaki Kuriyama nearly steals the show as the sadistic and vicious Go-Go. Sonny Chiba continues his string of roles as the wise and inspirational legend, continuing to help blur the line between the man and the myth, with plenty of wonderful support from Kenji Oba. James and Michael Parks bring a natural connection to the screen that permeates, making their brief appearance one of the most memorable. The restraint with which Tarantino uses David Carradine, Michael Madsen and Daryl Hannah in Vol. 1 sets them up perfectly for larger appearances in Vol. 2. Julie Dreyfuss, Ambrosia Kelly and The 5.6.7.8′s also make special appearances.

As wonderful as Kill Bill Vol. 1 is, it is honestly only half of a film, if taken at face value. I always found myself bothered when people would refer to this as ‘the better movie’, as this film is only the inciting incident, main character background and rising action of what would be a complete story. It is for these exact reasons that I cherish both films, and I secretly wish for there to be a Criterion Collection Director’s Cut one day, where Quentin Tarantino restores his original vision and unites the films as one.

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tifahloveshorror-blog · 5 years

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Day 20 of #spreadingholidayfear and pick for Torture/Kidnapping Horror Flick is #audition #horrormovie #darkrella #horror #japanesehorror #actress #baitandswitch #stalker #obession #ladykiller #takashimiike #ryoishibashi #junkunimura #amputation #syringes #datinghorror https://www.instagram.com/p/BroNgoChC9M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2mw25ryzqeat

#spreadingholidayfear #audition #horrormovie #darkrella #horror #japanesehorror #actress #baitandswitch #stalker #obession #ladykiller #takashimiike #ryoishibashi #junkunimura #amputation #syringes #datinghorror

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netflixcenter · 3 years

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🎬 The Naked Director: Season 2 [TRAILER] Coming to Netflix June 24, 2021 FULL POST: 🔗 https://netflixcenter.com/the-naked-director-season-2-trailer-netflix/?feed_id=794 Original Netflix Comedy / Drama Series... The Naked Director: Season 2 Takayuki Yamada stars in the story of the chaotic life of Toru Muranishi–a pioneer of prohibited broadcasting and a favorite son of the era–and his companions. "The Naked Director Season 2" is set for worldwide release on June 24th, only on Netflix! ...

#JunKunimura #LilyFranky #MisatoMorita #RyoIshibashi #SairiItô #ShinnosukeMitsushima #TakayukiYamada #TakenoriGotô #TetsujiTamayama #TokioEmoto #Comedy #Drama #Dramas #Netflix #Trailers

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yanarchy072 · 7 years

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哭声/コクソン観た。 (あんまりいろいろ書くとネタバレ注意❗️だから観た人向け風にちょこっと。) 流石のナ・ホンジン。 156分があっという間で非常に面白かった。後半分かっちゃったんだけど、俺も人間だからあの状況では信じられなくなった。で、やっぱり分かっちゃいるけど「マジかぁ〜…」でね。とりあえず、騙しのテクニック入門映画だねw ところで、Kunimura Jun良かったなぁ！日本人がたった一人であの日本人役するって(めんどくさいから書きたいけど割愛w)凄いよ！裏の含みがあるんじゃないか？って想像膨らむ人いるだろうしね。あと、「アシュラ」とタイムリーだからあの市長とあの検事の御たいめ〜んがニヤリとしてしまったw #疑え #惑わされるな #哭声 #コクソン #thewailing #ナホンジン #nahongjin #クァクドウォン #kwakdowon #ファンジョンミン #hwangjungmin #國村隼 #junkunimura #チョンウヒ #chunwoohee #サスペンススリラー #suspensethriller #韓国映画 #koreanfilm #映画 #movie #film #ビバムビ (シネマート新宿)

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geekclubhouse · 5 years

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Lionsgate has released the first OFFICIAL TRAILER, POSTER and STILLS for their upcoming MIDWAY! The story of the Battle of Midway, told through the experiences of the WWII leaders and soldiers who fought it. Directed by Roland Emmerich. #AaronEckhart #AlexanderLudwig #DarrenCriss #DennisQuaid #EdSkrein #EtsushiToyokawa #JunKunimura #KeeanJohnson #Lionsgate #LukeEvans #LukeKleintank #MandyMoore #Midway #NickJonas #PatrickWilson #TadanobuAsano #WoodyHarrelson #NothingButGeek #NBGeek #NBG https://ift.tt/2RQMeAm https://ift.tt/2KUnRkt

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film-book · 3 years

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KATE (2021) Movie Trailer: Poisoned Assassin Mary Elizabeth Winstead searches for Revenge in her Last 24 Hours https://tinyurl.com/yj76yzsj

#CedricNicolasTroyan #JunKunimura #Kate #KazuyaTanabe #MaryElizabethWinstead #MichielHuisman #MikuMartineau #Miyavi #MovieTrailer #Netflix #TadanobuAsano #WoodyHarrelson

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babaalexander · 7 years

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Great Birthday Wishes to all Actors Born November 16 Aditya Roy Kapur Reed Baron Kenneth Watson (1931-1998) Jun Kunimura Xander McGuire James Carlton Clu Gulager Juan Pablo Gil Mackenyu Gavin Grazer Bob Sherman (1940-2004) Jeremy Taieb Mark Benton Daws Butler (1916-1988) Remo Remotti (1924-2015) Jelani Remy Andrew Love George O. Petrie Quin Baron Adam Best David Leisure Callen John Thomas Jr Royal Dano (1922-1994) Kilian Schüler #AdityaRoyKapur #ReedBaron #KennethWatson (1931-1998) #JunKunimura #XanderMcGuire #JamesCarlton #CluGulager #JuanPabloGil #Mackenyu #GavinGrazer #BobSherman (1940-2004) #JeremyTaieb #MarkBenton #DawsButler (1916-1988) #RemoRemotti (1924-2015) #JelaniRemy #AndrewLove #GeorgeOPetrie #QuinBaron #AdamBest #DavidLeisure #CallenJohnThomasJr #RoyalDano (1922-1994) #KilianSchüler

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