TOKYO EYES
TOKYO EYES
| 27 July 2001 (USA)
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The police are tracking a man who shoots at people. But the young sister of a detective finds that he's not the mad vigilante portrayed in newspapers.

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Uriah43

"Hinano"(Tetta Sugimoto) is a 17-year old girl living in Tokyo with her brother "Roy" (Tetta Sugimoto). As it happens, her brother is a policeman investigating a series of incidents involving a young man, "K" (Shinji Takeda) known in the press as "Four Eyes" who shoots at certain people but always seems to miss. The press gives him the nickname of "Four Eyes" because of the thick bifocals he wears and the fact that he can't seem to shoot his targets. What they don't realize is that he deliberately wears the glasses to disguise himself and isn't trying to shoot people. He just wants to scare them. Anyway, Hinano falls in love with K and is concerned that he is playing a dangerous game that is eventually going to catch up to him. Now, rather than detailing the entire story I will just say that this is a cute romantic comedy which should appeal to young adults. And even though the ending was a bit confusing, I enjoyed the chemistry between Hinano Yoshikawa and Shinji Takeda.

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jinkblt

This is a film which oozes with social commentary. Apparently, this was originally written to be made with a completely French cast and crew, but was changed by the Director into a Japanese/French hybrid cast and crew. This is apparent by the French songs sung by the characters.***minor spoiler below*** On its surface, this film is about a young vigilante, intent on scaring badly-behaving people good by putting on thick glasses and shooting a horribly inaccurate (but precise) gun. A girl discovers more behind the man deemed "Four-Eyes" by the media. However, a plot description doesn't do the film justice. It's really a commentary on a disenfranchised generation of youth, lost in a sea of urbanization and "advice" from the older generation. In this context, I find this film beautiful, not to mention great acting and cinematography by all involved. Definitely worth watching, especially if you have an interest in Japanese culture.

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grizzabella_cat2003-1

Maybe the actors are not very well known and the plot is kinda strange but the story is really funny and entertaining is ideal in order to have a good time. It's a movie that combines comedy, action and a kind of strange romance.

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WaterRat

I really enjoyed this movie, especially since it had a "guest" appearance by one of my favourite Japanese actors, none other than Takeshi Kitano. The movie is a mix of suspense thriller and commentary on the life and attitudes of people in large urban areas (not necessarily just in Japan) and reflects some aspects of life in Tokyo quite well. Highly recommended.

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