Himizu (2011)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 129 minuten
Alternative title: ヒミズ
Country:
Japan
Directed by: Sion Sono
Stars: Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido and Tetsu Watanabe
IMDb score:
7,0 (4.805)
Releasedate: 5 September 2011
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
Himizu plot
"All hopes ruined by his parents."
Yuichi Sumida is a third year high school student. He wants nothing more than to lead a very normal life. After an earthquake that has horribly destructive power, Yuichi knows that his dream of an ordinary life will remain an illusion. Yuichi then becomes obsessed with punishing all those who do more harm than good to society.
Actors and actresses
Yuichi Sumida
Keiko Chazawa
Shozo Yoruno
Maa-kun
Kenkichi
Keita Tamura
Keiko Tamura
Sumida's Father
Sumida's Mother
Tetsu
Reviews & comments
Montorsi
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- 9629 messages
- 2285 votes
Also thought it was a lesser Sono.
Although it is still entertaining, it is all too exaggerated and ridiculous, but without the real black-comic edge that I like so much from Sono. Despite the occasionally nice characters and the regular choice for classical music that we know from Sono, I have the feeling that he overplays his hand here. Himizu has a much more serious tone but misses the curve here and there. I would have liked something more darkly comical and/or more lurid.
Very tight 3*
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Fisico (moderator films)
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- 8944 messages
- 4968 votes
Nice coming of age against the backdrop of the Fukushima disaster. For me, Sion Sono is somewhat unknown territory, but I liked this one quite a bit. Not that the plot course and the intention is always clear, but a number of scenes and developments were worthwhile.
For example, the character Yuichi is quite nicely developed. He literally lives on the fringes of society, renting out boats for fishermen and tourists. His home is not really a home with an abusive father and an absent mother. At school, he is a bit lost, but catches Keiko's attention. But it often comes from one side due to Yuichi having some internal unspoken traumas.
The film is serene, but at times also intense, typical Sono it turns out? Otherwise great soundtrack and acting. Nice!
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umbra
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- 3802 messages
- 3523 votes
Sion Sono already has some cool films to his credit and this one certainly belongs in that list. Wonderful, Japanese-style drama film, with quite a dystopian atmosphere and black humour. Also strong cast and story, didn't bore me for a second with this. Thick 8/10.
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