If you're wondering about the high scores... Well, I guess I have a thing for good acting.

I hardly ever watch movies, but when I do, I read up on them a lot beforehand. This one seemed promising in many ways. Oguri Shun as the director (*fangirl*), good cast and interesting plot. Many reviewers seemed to think this was a good movie too, so I figured 'why the hell not'.

I don't regret it.

The movie is funny, well written and brilliantly acted out. It tells the story of 5 friends in high school who separate and re-unite 3 years later, each fulfilling their own role: The shut-in, the yakuza, the unresistable musician, the pervert and the 'normal' guy who is longing for his prostitute 'fiancé' that he got 'engaged' to at age 10.

The actors are amazing. I can't really underline that any more than I already have.

The music is great. Most songs have english lyrics as well, so they are easier to sing along to if you were to download buy the OST one day. :P

Being a complete shut-in who doesn't share the world of dramas with anyone but myself, I watched this by myself, but the atmosphere of the movie gives off a vibe that it would be great entertainment to watch together with friends or family. (Well, maybe not your dad because of the not-so-subtle sexual references in it. :P)

ALL IN ALL

I fell for this movie.

I love it.
And I'm sure you will too.