The Mystery of Rampo

Starring: Masahiro Motoki, Naoto Takenaka, Michiko Hada
Directed by: Rintaro Mayuzumi, Kazuyoshi Okuyama
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Mystery
1995

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: A writer becomes obsessed with a woman who murdered her husband. As he searches for the truth about her, the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur.

Review:

Tim: This is a critically acclaimed foreign film that was well received across the world. I did not see why it was so well liked. Yes, the film is very original and unconventional. The lines between reality and fantasy do indeed blur, but I found the entire movie tedious and confusing. There was legitimately some interesting and exciting moments, but the film as a whole is too complex without enough of a payoff at the end.

Unless you are a die-hard foreign film fan, I can't believe you would find this too exciting or interesting. I am all for being confused if it is building toward something, but this film feels confusing for no reason at all. I can't recommend this movie, regardless of what the critics think.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating- 3



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