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Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005)
Maginificent Sequel
It's been a long wait for me for the continuation of the original Azumi. Azumi ended at such a crucial point that as soon as an English subbed version of the sequel was available, it was in my hands.
Azumi 2 is every bit as touching, amazing and downright brilliant as the first instalment. The characters are as easy to attach to as those in the original film, the battle sequences just as brimming with amazing CGI and breathtaking choreography (the human spider sequence in the bamboo forest will have you gripping your palms 'til they pour with sweat).
With a new director on board it was easy to mess this one up, but it shines just as well as its predecessor.
Azumi 2 is without a doubt one of the best sequels made for a Japanese film. Lets just hope Hollywood don't buy the rights to create another shoddy remake.
Inhyeongsa (2004)
Stunning Piece Of Horror
It's quite simple that those who call this movie anything below "decent" do not know their cinema. "The Doll Master" creates a sense of dread and suspense rarely seen in movies outside of Asia.
Think of a mixture of "Manga" and "Ringu" rolled into one and this is what its all about.
First rate acting, first rate direction, first rate sets and effects.
This is right up there with the best of Asian horror cinema; Ringu, Dark Water and A Tale of Two Sisters.
An absolute must.
Take it from a guy who knows his movies.
When the North Wind Blows (1974)
Best Wildlife Film Ever Made
I managed to obtain an original BBC broadcast of this film on video and loved it so much I had to try and locate the original video in its original box; thanks go to Ebay.
Deleted on any format since 1990, this exceptional wildlife film is finely constructed and well acted. Directed by Stewart Raffil (MAC & Me), the scenes of leaping Tigers running through the Alaskan wilderness is nothing short of stunning and its timeless tale of a trapper trying to survive on his own in the frozen wastes with two young tiger cubs is moving on each viewing.
Why no major company has picked up this movie to distribute on DVD is a big wonder; but makes it that extra special to know its also hard to locate.
If you find this film by chance or eventually track it down to add to your collection, make sure never to let it vanish out of your grasp. Films of this calibre, as shown, don't come often.
A true masterpiece in every sense of the word, and highly worthy of its praised comments, "WHEN THE NORTH WIND BLOWS" will sink deep into your heart as soon as you see it.
Home: The Horror Story (2000)
Bizarre, Surreal, Just Plain WEIRD!
I saw this movie really late one night on TV and all I can say is I cannot remember much about its storyline but more about its imagery - one of the most surreal films I've ever been host to experience, HOME: THE HORROR STORY was clearly shot on Digital Video by a crew of either unknowns or first-timers. It was more a comedy than a horror story and the only reference to horror is the combining effect of very colourful sets, weird music and odd acting. I am not even going to explain what this movie is about as I would just get lost in time, but lets just say that it is really worth seeing if you are a genuine film fan and anything interests you; AND if you can find a copy of this film anywhere. Luckily I managed to record it from TV so I have the chance of viewing it over, but having looked everywhere on the Internet I can say that it is untraceable.