Asian Media Report

* Today's reviews will feature the indie flick Moon and the high budget movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Although the reviews of Departures weren't so hot, I decided to check it out nonetheless.

Turns out it was actually a beautiful yet simple movie. It uncovers the true meaning of death from a man who struggles to find his identity.

It is a completely safe movie to watch because it was made in Japan-it would be odd to find stereotypes of Asians in the movie, right? Anyway, the film didn't win an Academy Award for no reason.

Originally I thought the movie would be dark the whole time. But as it turns out there are some comedic acts distributed throughout Departures. It mainly focuses on a Japanese method of 'encoffinment.' Since I have no knowledge on this subject, I'll just leave it at that.

Summary:

This movie is great if your looking for a dramatic movie to kill time. It's worth watching, regardless of the mean comments of those critics at Yahoo.

Rating: 4.5/5

Stereotypes/Racist: none

This movie is directed by Yojiro Takita and runs for 2 hours and 13 minutes.


COMMENTS WELCOME

Like the title says.

The movie overall had a decent plot and great animation. It seemed slightly repetitive if you (like many others) have seen kid movies before. That said, there were no racist remarks and stereotypes; it's safe to take your entire family to watch. They probably made it this way because they are even launching a korean version of it starring Han Ye-Sul as the lead. One small step for Asians crossing into Hollywood.

Horrible movie. Some parts of it were funny some where stupid. But the most horrible part was when a Korean girl hooks up with a White man instead of a Korean man. Wow! Why does this happen so much. And this does affect people substantially, everywhere you go you see asian women with white men. Sigh. Don't see this movie!!!!!!!!!
-Guy

WOW! A movie about Asians and no stereotypes or racism. This movie is hilarious! Ben Stiller made this one funny movie. The jokes and the casting was spot on. The movie is about about a bunch of actors who shoot a movie about a Vietnam veteran. If you haven't seen this movie go buy the dvd. Awesome job.
-Guy

P.S. Sorry this review is very very very very late.

Girl:

Instead of the usual "guy" starting off, I decided it was time for a little change. Anyway, Max Payne was a visually stunning movie. The plot on the other hand, needed some work. Mark Wahlberg plays a man obsessed with finding his wife and child's killer. I thought it would be an ordinary mystery movie, but it turns out there is some supernatural parts thrown in. Due to this, the movie is confusing...and it takes a while to figure out what is going on. Fortunately, there are no offensive materials against Asians.

Guy:

The movie, in the simplest way to describe it, was long and confusing. It had some common parts with the original video game, but it was short. The movie needed more backstory; it was confusing because it was rushed. If you want to see something nice, watch Max Payne. If your waiting for a movie with a detailed plot, wait a little longer.

Guy:
First off, this movie was terrible. For me the story line was too dry and bland; the camera work made me want to puke. Don't see the movie if you get motion sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT WILL RUIN THE MOVIE FOR YOU . GO SEE SOMETHING ELSE.

Girl:

When I first glanced at the Quarantine trailer, I kind of suspected this would be a third rate movie. After seeing the movie, my suspicions were confirmed; it sucked. The camera work was completely off (and nauseating), a confusing plot, and just overall boring. This movie should definitely be nominated for a Razzie in all categories.

As for any offending Asian scenes...there were none...but the plot makes up for it.